- Japan’s Prime Minister Abe Shinzo intends to step down to deal with a health problem. Abe has told his ruling Liberal Democratic Party officials of his intention to resign.
- Japan’s government says it will aim to secure enough coronavirus vaccine for all citizens in the country by the first half of next year.
- Members of a group of Black players of Major League Baseball say they are donating two days’ worth of their salaries to support the cause of social justice.