News Headlines - 24 October 2019

▽50% support impeaching Trump and removing him from office - CNNPolitics

Half of Americans say President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, a new high in CNN polling on the topic and the first time that support for impeachment and removal has significantly outpaced opposition.
As support for impeachment has inched upward, however, Trump's approval ratings overall and for handling major issues have not taken a hit. Overall, 41% approve of his handling of the presidency and 57% disapprove, similar to his ratings in early September and August polls conducted before the House of Representatives formally launched an impeachment inquiry in late September.

▽Datsun brand set to go as Nissan rolls back Ghosn's expansionist strategy - sources - Reuters

Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

▽Toyota's luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020 - Reuters

Toyota Motor’s Lexus will launch its first all-battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition to develop zero-emissions vehicles, the head of the brand said on Wednesday.

▽Carlos Ghosn accuses Japan of unlawful conspiracy - BBC News

Carlos Ghosn's lawyers have accused the Japanese government of conspiring against him, along with prosecutors and Nissan executives.
Mr Ghosn, who was arrested last year over claims of financial misconduct, faces several charges in Japan.
His lawyers say the Tokyo court should drop all charges against him because of "unlawful breaches" by prosecutors.

▽Japanese comedian Tokui apologizes over $1 million in unreported income - The Mainichi

Yoshimi Tokui of the famous Japanese comedy duo "Tutorial" apologized at a press conference on Oct. 23 for not reporting his one-person company's income totaling over 100 million yen ($1 million) over three years... According to his employer Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings Co., the National Tax Agency (NTA) pointed out that his company "Tulip," which the comedian established in 2009, had withheld some 118 million yen in income from 2016 to 2018. Furthermore, roughly 20 million yen in travel expenses and other fees that Tokui included in company expenses between 2012 and 2015 were regarded as concealed income.
Some 34 million yen of additional tax was imposed on Tokui as a penalty. He said he has already filed an amended tax return.