Sanae Takaichi says the use of force against Taiwan could warrant a military response from Tokyo

China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, escalating a diplomatic feud sparked by comments from Tokyo’s new prime minister about a hypothetical attack on Taiwan.

Sanae Takaichi told Japan’s parliament on 7 November that the use of force against the self-ruled island claimed by China could warrant a military response from Tokyo. Japan has since said its position on Taiwan – just 100km from the nearest Japanese island – is unchanged.

Slovakian parliament approved a proposal to set a maximum speed limit of 6km/h for cyclists and skaters and other pavements users

A new law setting a 6km/h speed limit for cyclists, skaters, scooter and e-scooter riders on pavements in Slovakia has prompted mockery, criticism and a rash of online memes.

The Slovakian parliament approved the measures to improve safety, agreeing that pavement users who exceed the limit could be fined up to 100 euros ($116). It is not yet clear how police will implement the law when it comes into effect on 1 January next year.