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Japan's Nikkei jumps 5%, new high after Takaichi win - Takaichi's resounding victory paves way for increased fiscal stimulus, massive tax cut - Just now - 1 - m read

Gulf News - Business - 2 minutes ago

Japan's Nikkei jumps 5%, hits new high after Takaichi election win

TOKYO, Japan — Japan's benchmark stock index soared more than five percent Monday on the back of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, with her ruling coalition projected to have won a two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house.

Manila Times - Business - 2 minutes ago

Japan travel: Best places to see, eat and stay at Nagato and Mine in Yamaguchi Prefecture

Sora News 24 - Weird - 4 minutes ago

Lawson convenience stores sell a mega katsu sando, and there's a hack to get it cheap in Japan

Sora News 24 - Weird - 4 minutes ago

Japan election: Sanae Takaichi set for landslide victory

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said her priority would be to strengthen the US-Japan alliance. She had called the snap election in January to secure a stronger mandate in parliament.

Deutsche Welle - World - 5 minutes ago

Japan's Nikkei jumps over 5% to record high after Takaichi election win

The Straits Times - Business - 5 minutes ago

The U.S. wins Olympic gold in the figure skating team event, holding off Japan

NPR - Top Stories - 6 minutes ago

LIVE - Stocks surge with Japan PM Takaichi on track for landslide election win - Her ruling party and coalition partner are poised to sweep the majority of seats in the lower house.

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 minutes ago

'India-Japan friendship to reach greater heights': PM Modi congratulates Takaichi for landslide win in snap election -- 1 min read

PM Modi congratulates Japan’s Sanae Takaichi on her sweeping election win, saying the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership will play a key role in peace, stability and prosperity

First Post - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

Japan's Nikkei 225 skyrockets over 5% to hit record high as Takaichi secures historic mandate

CNBC - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

Children cast their votes in Portugal's presidential election, but for fictional characters

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 19 minutes ago

Figure skating-Malinin powers US past Japan to team gold in Milan

MILAN, Feb 8 : "Quad God" Ilia Malinin vaulted the United States above Japan and to the top of the podium at the Milano Cortina Games on Sunday to cap a thrilling team competition that saw host Italy seize bronze.With the U.S. and Japan tied going into the men's free skate, the 21-year-old Malinin met the mom

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 22 minutes ago

Japan stocks surge to record, bonds slide with yen on Takaichi's landslide election win

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 22 minutes ago

Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 22 minutes ago

Republicans are slamming Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate Adrienne Adams for championing legislation to allow non-citizens to vote in Big Apple municipal elections.

New York Post - Top Stories - 23 minutes ago

Japan's "Iron Lady" Takaichi secures sweeping mandate for conservative agenda in landslide election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the country's election In a landslide victory, with her party expected to secure a more than two-thirds majority in the powerful lower house. Takaichi's government will push for greater defence spending, tougher immigration policies, and a stronger…

SBS - World - 24 minutes ago

Ilia Malinin steps up under pressure to power Team USA past Japan for Olympic team figure skating gold

Times of India - Sports - 33 minutes ago

Japan's Nikkei surpasses 56,000 for first time after PM Takaichi's victory

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 35 minutes ago

Figure Skating-Japan's team silver felt like gold, says Sakamoto

MILAN, Feb 8 : Japan took silver in the figure skating team event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, but Kaori Sakamoto said the squad skated like champions as they piled up segment wins and kept the title fight alive to the end."Everybody has done a gold-medal performance," Sakamoto, a three-time world champion

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 35 minutes ago

Japan's ruling LDP seen winning supermajority in snap election: NHK

PM Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is likely to win between 274-328 seats in the Lower House, higher than the 233 seats needed for a majority, NHK says.

CNBC - Politics - 42 minutes ago

Thailand's progressives crushed by conservatives in election surprise

Anutin Charnvirakul’s election gamble has paid off with a victory that could usher in a period of political stability for the country.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 43 minutes ago

Trump congratulates Japan's Takaichi on 'big victory' -- m read

Gulf News - World - 44 minutes ago

Japan's ruling party secures majority in landslide snap election win -- Yesterday

Sanae Takaichi, country’s first female Prime Minister, hopes a clear victory will allow her to push through major policy changes

The Globe and Mail - World - 48 minutes ago

Sanae Takaichi's smashing victory promises a new 'Morning in Japan'

New York Post - Opinion - 52 minutes ago

Japan's 'Iron Lady' bets the house -- February 7, 2026

The Globe and Mail - World - 56 minutes ago

Migrants in Chile fear what's next after Kast wins election -- February 7, 2026

President-elect campaigned on a platform of expelling undocumented migrants and constructing special prisons

The Globe and Mail - World - 56 minutes ago

Japan's Sanae Takaichi set for landslide election win, exit poll shows -- Yesterday

First female prime minister called the snap election to capitalize on her buoyant approval ratings

The Globe and Mail - World - 56 minutes ago

Japan's ruling party secures majority in landslide snap election win

Sanae Takaichi, country’s first female prime minister, hopes a clear victory will allow her to push through major policy changes

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

Takaichi sweeps Japan polls, secures supermajority in snap election -- 1 min read

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has scored a decisive win in a snap election, handing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a strong mandate and a rare supermajority in the lower house after a high-risk political gamble.

First Post - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

Politics - 7 hours ago - 2027: 'APC will win if it's politicians' election, lose if it's people's election' - SDP's Adebayo - A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has revealed how the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will...

Daily Post Nigeria - World - 1 hour ago

World News - Thailand's conservative royalist party wins elections

UPI - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

World News - Thailand's conservative royalist party wins elections - Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Thailand's conservative-royalist party won the election Sunday, media outlets reported. The Bhumjaithai party secured 194 representative seats.

UPI - World - 1 hour ago

Japan's leader wins in a landslide, clearing way for hard-line agenda

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ilia Malinin holds off resurgent Japan to seal repeat US team figure skating gold

Guardian UK - Sports - 1 hour ago

Portugal: Socialist Seguro wins big in presidential election

Veteran center-left politician Antonio Jose Seguro has won 66% of the vote, seeing off a challenge from the far-right.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

US Treasury chief hails 'big victory' for Japan PM Takaichi in election

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed a "big victory" for Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in an election on Sunday (Feb 8), declaring that a strong Japan makes the United States "strong in As

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

The Nationals and Liberals have agreed to reform the Coalition. -- The parties split last month for the second time since the last election. -- The reunion comes with changes to how the parties work together.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

'China is watching': Election victory for Japan's PM could threaten stability of region

Sanae Takaichi has landed a mandate, a landslide so decisive that just a few months ago it would barely have been believed.

Sky News - World - 1 hour ago

Here's who filed to run in L.A.'s city election

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Japan's Sanae Takaichi rides youth-led frenzy towards supermajority

Election projections suggest Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing coalition could win more than two-thirds of the lower house.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Figure Skater Ilia Malinin Powers U.S. Past Japan To Team Gold At Winter Olympics

Malinin's score was almost 40 points less than his season's best but still good enough to defeat Shun Sato at the Milan Cortina Games.

Huffington Post - Sports - 1 hour ago

Japan puts faith in first female prime minister

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins supermajority in election

UPI - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Japan's Takaichi wins big in snap election after Trump endorsement

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Figure skating-Malinin powers U.S. past Japan to team gold in Milan

The Straits Times - Sports - 2 hours ago

Japan's PM Takaichi on course to win snap election by landslide

A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, an exit poll suggests.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Japan's PM Takaichi on course to win snap election by landslide -- Her ruling coalition is set to clinch a decisive win, taking two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives.

A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, an exit poll suggests.

BBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Ilia Malinin stunned by Yuma Kagiyama in Olympic figure skating short program -- The U.S. ended Saturday in first place with 44 points. Japan was five points back going into the men's, women's and pairs free skates to decide the medals Sunday. -- Feb 7

CBS News - World - 2 hours ago

Trump wants to run the economy hot, as midterm elections approach -- Amid signs that the economy may accelerate, Trump administration officials are predicting an economic boom that will lift Republican prospects in the November elections.

Amid signs that the economy may accelerate, Trump administration officials are predicting an economic boom that will lift Republican prospects in the November elections.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Japanese PM's party secures historic win in snap elections

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party led by PM Sanae Takaichi has secured a historic victory in Sunday’s snap parliamentary elections

Russia Today - World - 3 hours ago

Federal judge orders Fulton County Georgia election case documents unsealed

The FBI last month raided an election facility central to President Donald Trump's debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Federal judge orders Fulton County Georgia election case documents unsealed by Tuesday

The FBI last month raided an election facility central to President Donald Trump's debunked claims of fraud in the 2020 election.

CNBC - US News - 3 hours ago

Japanese PM's party secures supermajority in lower house

The Columbian - US News - 3 hours ago

Historic win pits Takaichi's vision of Japan against the markets

The Mercury News - World - 3 hours ago

'America's elections are rigged, stolen': Trump renews claims, warns US must fix system or lose country

Times of India - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Japan's ruling party secures landslide supermajority in lower house election -- News -- - -- World

The governing party of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japanese media reported citing preliminary results, earning a landslide victory thanks to her popularity.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Nigel Farage to make huge general election announcement at Reform rally

Daily Express - Politics - 3 hours ago

Top Democrat's dire warning over Trump threat to 'steal' elections

Trump told podcaster Dan Bongino that feds should ‘take over the voting’ in as many as 15 jurisdictions run by Democrats

Independent UK - World - 4 hours ago

Top Democrat's dire warning over Trump threat to 'steal' the midterm congressional elections

Trump told podcaster Dan Bongino that feds should ‘take over the voting’ in as many as 15 jurisdictions run by Democrats

Independent UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Thailand's incumbent party takes the lead in initial election results

Bhumjaithai's leader, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, thanked voters for their support and vowed his party would work hard for the Thai people.

Sky News - World - 4 hours ago

Japan's volatile markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade'

Prime Minister has pushed domestic shares to record highs while causing a precipitous selloff in government bonds and yen

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Thai PM claims election victory with conservatives well ahead of rivals -- The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party. -- Asia

The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Japan's Sanae Takaichi rides youth-led frenzy towards supermajority after election win

Election projections suggest Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing coalition could win more than two-thirds of the lower house.

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Pokémon theme park opens in Japan as tourism boom drives demand - Japan welcomed a new attraction in Tokyo on Thursday with the opening of PokéPark Kanto, Pokémon's first permanent theme park. 06/02/2026

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

Two employees let go after Republican reorganization of Lake County election office

Chicago Tribune - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Centre-left António Seguro projected to win Portuguese election runoff

Euronews - Environment - 4 hours ago

Schiff Says FBI Raid Of Georgia Election Office 'Is Alarming At Every Level'

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Asia-Pacific -- Japan's PM vows to push on with right-wing agenda after election victory

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Oireachtas paid more than €14.5m to ex-TDs, senators and their staff since 2024 elections

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Japan elects Takaichi as first woman Prime Minister after sweeping vote

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historicelection win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at...

International The News - World - 5 hours ago

Thai PM claims election victory with conservatives well ahead of rivals -- The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.

The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People's Party.

BBC News - World - 5 hours ago

Bangladesh drops plan to lease key Chattogram container terminal amid protests ahead of election -- 1 min read

First Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Thai PM confident of forming government in three-way election count

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 5 hours ago

Thai PM Anutin's party on course for victory in general election

With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin's Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Japan's 'Iron Lady' leads coalition to landslide election victory

Australian Broadcasting Corp - World - 5 hours ago

Japanese prime minister's party wins supermajority in snap election -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election, according to preliminary results on Sunday.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 5 hours ago

Japanese prime minister's party wins supermajority in snap election - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's governing party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election, according to preliminary results on Sunday. By - Mari Yamaguchi - , Foster Klug - / 4 min

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Takaichi's ruling party on course for landslide win in Japan election

Euronews - Environment - 6 hours ago

Japan's PM vows to push on with right-wing agenda after election victory

Independent.ie - World - 6 hours ago

Sanae Takaichi's coalition sweeps to landslide election win in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a landslide election win on Sunday, paving the way for her tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and increased military spending aimed at countering China.

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

PM Sanae Takaichi's party wins supermajority in Japan snap elections

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won 316 of the 465 seats in the powerful lower house, according to NHK.

Aljazeera - World - 6 hours ago

Japanese prime minister's party set for landslide election win

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, is on course for a big election victory, clearing the way for her to press ahead with her right-wing agenda.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 6 hours ago

Your Party to stand in 2026 Holyrood election

Evening Standard - Politics - 6 hours ago

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority in lower house in landslide victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party has secured a two-thirds supermajority in a key parliamentary election. That's according to NHK public television and other major networks. They cited preliminary

Lancaster Online - World - 6 hours ago

Thailand election: PM Anutin's Bhumjaithai party tops polls but may need partners to form govt -- 3 min read

Thailand’s ruling Bhumjaithai party took a strong lead in the general election with nearly 90% votes counted, though it remained uncertain whether it would secure an outright majority or need coalition partners.

First Post - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Sanae Takaichi's conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election win

Guardian UK - World - 6 hours ago

Election gamble pays off for Japan's ultra conservative PM

Sanae Takaichi is set to seize more power after an exit poll suggested she has secured a big majority in the lower house following a snap election. Helen-Ann Smith reacts to the exit polls.

Sky News - World - 6 hours ago

Transcript: David Becker on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 8, 2026 -- The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.

The following is the transcript of the interview with David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News election law contributor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Feb. 8, 2026.

CBS News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Thailand's conservative PM wins election riding on nationalism

Thailand’s conservative prime minister won the country’s general election Sunday, riding a wave nationalism and surpassing expectations. 'We are...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi forges stunning election win

Dawn - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

'EC Should Hoist BJP Flag': Akhilesh Yadav's Sharp Attack At Election Commission Over S.I.R

Times of India - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Japanese prime minister's party scores sweeping election win, reports say

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party has secured a single-party majority in a key parliamentary election. Takaichi says she is now positioned to pursue her policies.

Los Angeles Times - World - 7 hours ago

US Treasury chief Bessent hails 'big victory' for Japan PM Takaichi in election

The Straits Times - US News - 7 hours ago

Takaichi's Party Projected to Win Massive Majority in Japanese Snap Election

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Japan's Trump-Backed Leader Wins Snap Election Gamble—What to Know

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party appeared poised to pick up seats in the snap elections.

Newsweek - World - 8 hours ago

Japan snap elections: PM Sanae Takaichi's LDP secures majority in lower house - top developments

Times of India - World - 8 hours ago

Los Angeles Kings' Adrian Kempe Calls Olympic Selection Dream Come True for Team Sweden

Times of India - Sports - 8 hours ago

Democratic Sen. Schiff says Trump intends to 'subvert' 2026 midterm elections -- "They're willing to go to extraordinary and lawless lengths," Schiff said.

ABC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Thailand election: PM Anutin sits on floor ahead of press conference, to amusement of journalists

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Democratic Sen. Schiff says Trump intends to 'subvert' 2026 midterm elections

ABC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Conservative Thai PM claims election victory

Bangkok: Thailand s conservative prime minister claimed victory in the country s general election on Sunday after television projections showed his pa...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Warner: Gabbard not "competent her position" -- Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he does not believe that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is "competent for her position" amid her involvement in the Georgia election investigation and a highly classified whistleblower complaint.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries Warns Donald Trump Intends to 'Steal' Elections

Newsweek - US News - 8 hours ago

'Clear signal': Thai PM Anutin says Bhumjaithai won most seats in election, open to working with other parties

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Japan's Takaichi tightens grip on power with stunning victory in snap election

Apple Valley News Now - World - 8 hours ago

Takaichi leads LDP to decisive majority in landslide election

Tehran Times - World - 8 hours ago

Schiff: Trump 'Intends to Try to Subvert the Elections'

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

Thailand elections: Conservative PM Anutin Charnvirakul claims victory

Times of India - World - 8 hours ago

Japan, Philippines move toward new tax treaty

Manila Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open.

Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago

Portugal votes in presidential election runoff

Euronews - World - 9 hours ago

A look back on 40 years of Japanese schools banning stuff

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Thailand election: PM Anutin Charnvirakul claims victory

Polls have closed in Thailand's parliamentary elections and referendum on replacing the current military-backed constitution.

Deutsche Welle - World - 9 hours ago

Japan's Sanae Takaichi wins a supermajority after gambling on a snap election

Takaichi's party is set to win between 274 and 326 seats out of a total of 465, according to an exit poll by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, well above the 233 needed for a majority.

NBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

Sanae Takaichi's party set for landslide win in Japan's election

Sanae Takaichi's party set for landslide win in Japan’s election

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Bars Across the Country Are Remaking Themselves in a Unique Japanese Mold. Are We Ready for the Change? -- Courtney Iseman

Slate - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Hakeem Jeffries: SAVE Act Another Attempt by Trump, GOP to 'Steal' Elections

Breitbart - Politics - 10 hours ago

Takaichi's Ruling Bloc Wins Landslide Election in Japan's Lower House

In Japan’s two-chamber parliament, the lower house has more power, giving it more control over governing policy.

Epoch Times - World - 10 hours ago

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's win paves the way for her tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at countering China.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Reform urged to 'publish the proofs' following by-election letter scandal

The Canary - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Japan must take 'professional' approach in tapping FX reserves, finance minister says

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 11 hours ago

Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi rides popularity to landslide election win

Latest surveys indicate a landslide victory in the lower house for Takaichi’s party

Irish Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Exit poll shows Japan Premier Takaichi's ruling bloc on path to win a majority in lower house vote

Toronto Star - World - 11 hours ago

Takaichi set to secure majority in Japan's election

The ultra conservative incumbent had gambled on an election to secure more power for her and her party.

Sky News - World - 11 hours ago

Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut donut back on the shelf after taking it?

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Takaichi wins big in Japan election, media projections show

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was projected to have won a thumping victory in snap elections on Sunday, a result that could however ri...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 12 hours ago

Exit polls predict landslide victory for Japanese PM Takaichi

Japan’s ruling coalition under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was poised for a landslide victory in Sunday’s lower house election, exit polls showed, a...

Daily Sabah - World - 12 hours ago

Japan, China continue dominance of snowboard big air competition

Francis Jobin, Canada’s lone entrant in the final placed seventh in the aerial sport

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Thailand elections: Vote counting under way after polls close in tight three-way contest

Times of India - World - 12 hours ago

Polls predict big win for Sanae Takaichi in Japan snap vote

Deutsche Welle - World - 12 hours ago

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi set to secure big majority in snap election

Independent UK - World - 13 hours ago

ALEX BRUMMER: As Japan prepares to elect Sanae Takaichi, is it heading for its own Liz Truss moment?

Daily Mail - Business - 13 hours ago

Japanese PM's election gamble set to pay off

Japan's ultra conservative prime minister is set to seize more power after an exit poll had her securing a big majority in the country's lower house.

Sky News - World - 13 hours ago

Thailand counts votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power

NPR - Politics - 13 hours ago

Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 13 hours ago

Thailand counts votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power -- The battle for support from 53 million registered voters comes against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment. While more than 50 parties are contesting the polls, only three — the People's Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai — have the nationwide organization and popularity to gain a winning mandate.

The battle for support from 53 million registered voters comes against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment. While more than 50 parties are contesting the polls, only three — the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai — have the nationwide organization and popularity to gain a winning mandate.

Boston Globe - Business - 14 hours ago

Polls have closed in Thailand's general election where 3 main parties are competing for power

Polls have closed in Thailand's general election where 3 main parties are competing for power.

Bay to Bay News - World - 14 hours ago

Democrat Wins Election 'Comfortably' in Big Donald Trump District

Newsweek - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Japanes brave snow to vote in snap election

Japanese people braced the snow on Sunday to vote in a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose coalition is predicted to clinch a decisive win.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 15 hours ago

Will gamble by Japanese PM pay off?

In Tokyo, just a few hours before polls opened in the snap election she called, hundreds of people crowded into a park to see Sanae Takaichi. Despite the bitter temperatures and the fact many struggled to see her over the sea of heads, there was a sense something significant was unfolding.

Sky News - World - 16 hours ago

Bathing culture weirdly particular in Japan

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Heavy snowfall hits Japan on election day

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Irish News -- I'll lead Fianna Fáil into the next general election, says Micheál Martin

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

America is a far cry from anything that feels like normal -- "We have a federal government staffed by enablers of the plutocracy," writes one reader. "The media need to keep their eye on the ball against election interference."

Boston Globe - Opinion - 17 hours ago

Why the Gorton and Denton by-election is a 'Frankenstein's monster' -- Talking Point -- Reform and the Greens have the Labour seat in their sights, but the constituency's complex demographics make messaging tricky -- The Week UK

The Week - Politics - 17 hours ago

Thailand election: What voters are most concerned about

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Thailand votes in early election

Mehr News Agency - World - 18 hours ago

Japan holds general election

Mehr News Agency - World - 18 hours ago

Portugal chooses between a moderate and a populist in runoff presidential election

Times of India - World - 19 hours ago

7-Eleven Japan sells freshly baked pizzas…but are they any good?

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Japan votes in general election with unusually snowy conditions in Tokyo

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Times of India - World - 20 hours ago

Second tour of presidential election to be held in Portugal

Mehr News Agency - World - 20 hours ago

Snowy day as Japan votes in snap election

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Thailand votes in general election, historic referendum on constitution

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Thailand votes in early election with 3 main parties vying for power

Voters in Thailand are heading to the polls for an early general election. The election is seen as a three-way race among competing visions of progressive, populist and old-fashioned patronage …

Bay to Bay News - World - 21 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia talks heat up as Zelenskyy warns of US pressure before elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested a possible June deadline for ending the Ukraine-Russia war could be linked to US political pressure ahead of midterm elections. According to...

International The News - World - 22 hours ago

To indulge evil is to invite catastrophe: The danger of Japanese PM's 'double standards'

Dawn - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Exploring Japan: Quick trip from Kanto Plain to Atami

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 22 hours ago

Voting begins in Thailand's early general election with 3 main parties vying to form the next government

Voting begins in Thailand's early general election with 3 main parties vying to form the next government.

Bay to Bay News - World - 23 hours ago

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Manila Times - World - 1 day ago

Lopez: New twist in mayor's race makes election a referendum on L.A.'s future

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass won't have big-name opposition, but has she earned a second term?

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Japan's first female PM seeks to cement power in snap vote

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

States' mistrust of Trump's fraud crusade could hinder fight against foreign influence in elections, federal officials fear

Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 1 day ago

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Japan and China continue their dominance of the snowboard big air competition

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Japanese PM laments lack of peace treaty with Russia

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has reiterated her intent to reach a formal post-WWII peace settlement with Russia

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Starmer's deputy warns Mandelson scandal will impact by-election

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump Officials Reportedly Frustrated At Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado For Discussing Tentative Election Dates

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

US Frustration Grows Over Machado's Comments On Tentative Election Dates

International Business Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tony Blair pays tribute after death of election agent John Burton

Sir Tony Blair said John Burton ‘had an extraordinary talent for politics’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Migrants in Chile fear what's next after Kast wins election

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Krispy Kreme Japan's sakura donuts are almost here!

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump's Election Fixation

The Atlantic - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Reform blames printers as it faces probe into by-election leaflet

The Electoral Commission says the omission is a police matter

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

20 years after his first election win, Stephen Harper steps back into the spotlight

After a decade at the top of the Canadian political pyramid, former prime minister Stephen Harper largely retreated from public life after his election loss in 2015. Now, the country's 22nd prime minister is speaking out and Canadians are giving his legacy a second look.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Governor-hopeful Stacy Garrity says she'd work with Trump administration on Pa.'s elections

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Stacy Garrity said Friday afternoon that she would cooperate with President Donald Trump’s administration in running Pennsylvania’s elections.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Gorton and Denton by-election is choice between hope and hate, Greens say

Leader Zack Polanski said it was a race between the Greens and Reform UK.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Take a trip to Japan's Dododo Land, the most irritating place on Earth

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'I wasn't well': Mairead McGuinness on health issues that prompted presidential election withdrawal

Former EU commissioner says she was disappointed but outcome ‘doesn’t cause me sleepless nights. That ship has passed’

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Japan Embarks on a Deep-Sea Mining Experiment With Unknown Consequences

Mother Jones - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves at least 45 dead, more than 500 injured

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Japan's snap elections: Will Sanae Takaichi's gamble pay off?

Sanae Takaichi is betting on her high approval ratings to secure a clearer mandate. If she wins, Japan’s first female prime minister will reshape politics, pushing a hawkish agenda while sidelining moderates, analysts tell Maroosha Muzaffar

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

This Week Was a Five Alarm Fire in Election Law -- Amicus

But it is by no means impossible.

Slate - Politics - 1 day ago

Japan's ultraconservative PM Sanae Takaichi set for a big election victory

Takaichi’s governing Liberal Democratic Party could win an outright majority, which would further empower the Trump-endorsed leader to boost her nation's defense capabilities.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Why Thailand's impending general election is historic

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan PM calls election after only 3 months

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

No apology from Trump for sharing election conspiracy social media video with racist depiction of Obamas -- Chris Iorfida -- News

A post from U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account in which Barack and Michelle Obama are superimposed atop the bodies of apes was taken down after an outcry on Friday.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

NPR - World - 1 day ago

Japan–Pakistan Business Seminar 2026: Shaping the future together

Dawn - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Week - US News - 1 day ago

Brian Crowley obituary: Exceptional vote-getter and poll topper in five European elections

Disabled Fianna Fáil politician always cheerful and upbeat, never indulging in self-pity

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Bangladesh elections: What is BNP's 'strict position' pitch for relations with neighbors?

Times of India - World - 1 day ago

'Everyone's talking about it': Aussie deaths ripple through Japan's snow resorts

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Who is Japan's first female PM and can the ultra conservative tighten her grip on power?

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Family Mart releases huge range of cute sweets for Cat Day in Japan

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 1 day ago

US pressuring Ukraine to hold elections soon – Reuters

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'It's got to be time for change': Three months until crucial Welsh elections

With three months to go until Wales votes, Sky News has travelled the nation and found immigration, identity, the economy and healthcare at the front of people's minds.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote

Toronto Star - World - 2 days ago

Japan's first female prime minister counts on her popularity to help her party win Sunday's election

Toronto Star - World - 2 days ago

South Korea vs. Japan in WBC: Can Ryu Ji-hyun's reinforced squad stun the MLB-heavy defending champs?

Times of India - Sports - 2 days ago

Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal?

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Watch: Trump has called to nationalise US elections. Is it a big deal? -- The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

The BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush explains why the US president's comments are causing a stir in a midterm election year.

BBC News - US News - 2 days ago

Here Are the 30 House Republicans Bailing on 2026 Midterm Reelection Bids

Newsweek - US News - 2 days ago

Dollar heads for weekly rise, yen slumps ahead of Japan's election

NEW YORK, Feb 6 : The dollar slipped from two-week highs on Friday, returning some safe-haven gains as risk assets rebounded from a deep rout driven by concerns over a surge in AI-related spending this year.Even so, the buck remained on track for a weekly rise and trimmed earlier losses against the Japanese

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 2 days ago

Fact check: Trump repeats lies about inflation, immigration and elections in NBC interview

Apple Valley News Now - Politics - 2 days ago

The Very Best Men's Jeans -- Including classic Levi's, tapered and slim-fit cuts, and high-end Japanese selvedge.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Why Japan's prime minister is gambling with snap elections -- Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has broken through her country's political malaise with a bold vision for a more assertive Japan. Her party is expected to sweep in snap elections this weekend.

Christian Science Monitor - World - 2 days ago

Why Japan's prime minister is gambling with snap elections -- Takehiko Kambayashi

Christian Science Monitor - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Bondi defends Gabbard's role in controversial Georgia election probe, FBI search

ABC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ship Selection 2026: Naval Academy midshipmen choose where they'll hit the high seas

The Baltimore Sun - US News - 2 days ago

Chabria: Yes, Trump's video showing the Obamas as apes is racist. But it's also about the election

The video posted by Trump depicting the Obamas as apes is an escalation in the assault that is likely to come on voting rights in the midterm elections.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Your Party blocks Grassroots Left member from election oversight committee, in latest drama

The Canary - Top Stories - 2 days ago

FBI invites elections officials to a call on 'preparations' for midterm elections

ABC News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Bondi dismisses concerns over Gabbard's role in FBI search of Georgia election hub

Orlando Sentinel - Politics - 2 days ago

Reform by-election candidate suggested childless people be taxed more

Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader has warned

Independent UK - Politics - 2 days ago

White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it -- The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Japan's first all-matcha ramen restaurant is now open in Kyoto【Photos】

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Japan's Mitsui Nears Deal to Buy Stake in Huge Qatar LNG Project

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 2 days ago

A spotlight on Japanese singles figure skating: Jumping into the 2026 Olympics【Pt. II】

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Indo Politics: By-elections loom and Bord Bia under fire

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Is it too early for byelections fever?

Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago

A robot joins the team at a fast-food restaurant, but in an unlikely city in northern Japan

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Japan's cherry blossom festival canceled in Fujiyoshida; Here's what to know

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Reform hails huge by-election victory in backyard of Plaid Cymru leader

Daily Express - Politics - 2 days ago

Starmer's by-election gamble in Gorton & Denton

BY-ELECTIONS are often brutal but few might match the bruising contest looming in Gorton and Dent...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Doha Institute participates in University Presidents for Peace Conference in Japan

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 2 days ago

Japan cancels cherry blossom festival amid overtourism

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 2 days ago

McQuade: Why Bondi chose a Missouri prosecutor for a Georgia election case

The Mercury News - Politics - 2 days ago

The Mamdani-Hochul Lovefest Continues Apace -- The mayor endorsed the governor's reelection on Thursday, while touting their ability to work together.

The mayor endorsed the governor’s reelection on Thursday, while touting their ability to work together.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Record snowfall prompts avalanche and travel warnings for northern Japan

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Karoline Leavitt Refuses To Rule Out Using ICE In Elections

Newsweek - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Japan's Takaichi eyes decisive mandate as polls point to snap election landslide

The poll showed that the LDP-led coalition was likely to secure more than 300 of the 465 seats in the Lower House.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Japan's conservative leader bets big on Takaichi mania with snap election. Will her gamble pay off?

Apple Valley News Now - World - 2 days ago

Trump endorses Takaichi in rare intervention ahead of Japan election

American president says he will welcome Japanese prime minister to White House next month

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Japan cancels cherry blossom festival over visitor behaviour concerns

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Bangladesh set for 'secret' US tariff deal ahead of elections — move after India's pact?

Times of India - Business - 2 days ago

Mamdani endorses Hochul for reelection, touting partnership with governor

Washington Examiner - US News - 2 days ago

Huge Evangelion Unit-01 head appearing in lights in Japan to celebrate anime's 30th anniversary

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Johns Hopkins study weighs election reform options in Salisbury

The Baltimore Sun - Politics - 3 days ago

Maryland General Assembly special elections could be on the horizon, lawmakers say

The Baltimore Sun - Politics - 3 days ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani endorses Gov. Hochul for reelection

New York Daily News - Politics - 3 days ago

Why Japan's right wing is on the rise and what it means for the country

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Japan votes on a new model of leader -- Young voters are drawn to a selfless, funny, and plain-spoken woman who has already broken taboos as Japan's first female prime minister.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump's plan to 'nationalize' US elections -- Talking Points -- States oversee voting. Will Republicans take over? -- Joel Mathis, The Week US

The Week - Politics - 3 days ago

ICE should 'surround' polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

Far right-wing firebrand Steve Bannon is calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to “surround” polling places in the upcoming midterm elections, a move that would amount to an unpreced

The Columbian - Politics - 3 days ago

Why we must have an election NOW, by RICHARD LITTLEJOHN. Before another Labour stitch-up the people MUST have their say

Daily Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

'Not from central casting': Japan's unconventional leader puts it all on the line

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

Machado Says Venezuela Could Hold Elections in Less Than a Year a Shorter Timeline Than That Reportedly Given By Trump Official

Machado also argued Venezuela differs from other recent U.S.-backed nation-building efforts because of a "legitimate leadership with huge popular support"

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Can Reform UK take Wales in the May elections?

With a new leader announced, and the party running second in the polls behind Plaid Cymru and well ahead of Welsh Labour, a victory cannot be ruled out, writes Sean O’Grady

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

politics -- The Mamdani-Hochul Lovefest Continues Apace -- Nia Prater -- The mayor endorsed the governor's reelection on Thursday, while touting their ability to work together.

The mayor endorsed the governor’s reelection on Thursday, while touting their ability to work together.

New York Magazine - US News - 3 days ago

'Sanamania' Sweeps Japan as Young Voters Embrace Prime Minister Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae gambles that her enormous personal popularity will help her party in snap elections.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Melanie Griffith appears slender on rare outing as she shares fiery post about Trump stealing upcoming elections

Daily Mail - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Germany's far-right AfD attempts to soften 'remigration' stance as elections loom

Moves to distance party from extremist figures reveal tensions between electoral ambition and ideological hardliners

Irish Times - World - 3 days ago

From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean -- As Bitcoin's price wipes gains seen since President Trump's election in 2024, here's a guide to some of the crypto market's trickiest terms.

BBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Farage targets by-election with second constituency visit in a week

Mr Farage opened the campaign offices for Reform UK in Denton, alongside his party’s candidate Matt Goodwin.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump's FBI Raid Could Lead to a Takeover of Elections in Georgia's Largest County

Mother Jones - Politics - 3 days ago

Chocolate Totoro cream puffs and cakes coming to Japan's Ghibli bakery for Valentine's Day【Pics】

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Indonesia futsal beat Japan to face Iran at Asian cup final

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 3 days ago

Steve Bannon: ICE should 'surround' polling places in midterm elections

New York Daily News - Politics - 3 days ago

Editorial: Our elections are for sale, now more than ever

Orlando Sentinel - Opinion - 3 days ago

McDonald's Japan partners with anime English teacher, but did they commit a cultural error?[Video]

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Crypto slide: Bitcoin falls below $70,000 for first time since Donald Trump election win, risk-off mood weighs

Times of India - Business - 3 days ago

Who is standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election?

Sky News - Politics - 3 days ago

Bitcoin under $70,000 for first time since Trump's election

London: Bitcoin, the world s biggest cryptocurrency, extended its price slump Thursday to trade under $70,000 for the first time since Donald Trump s...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 3 days ago

Households in Japan, China and parts of Europe have long heated with AC. Now heating with AC is catching on elsewhere.

From Japan to China and the US to Scandinavia, heating with air conditioning has long been standard practice. But now warming homes with AC is catching on in other parts of the world.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 3 days ago

Are Republicans on Board With Trump's Plan for a GOP Takeover of Elections? It's Complicated. -- Jim Newell

It’s not what the president is asking for, but the party has a federal election plan of its own.

Slate - Politics - 3 days ago

TSMC to make advanced AI semiconductors in Japan in boost for its chipmaking ambitions

CTV News - Science - 3 days ago

Juror selection resumes in landmark social media addiction trial

Law professor Oliver Roberts discusses the challenges of selecting an impartial jury as Meta and YouTube are accused of knowingly creating addictive products that cause harm.

Fox News - Technology - 3 days ago

Australian man, 27, dies while skiing with friends in Japan

Melbourne man is the third Australian to die in the East Asian country during this ski season

Independent UK - World - 3 days ago

EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials

Euronews - Environment - 3 days ago

Trump wants to take over elections. Yes, that's even worse than you think

President Trump this week said that the federal government should take over elections in some states, opening the door to November midterms in which MAGA counts the ballots.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump's war on voting: President targets elections yet again

New York Daily News - Opinion - 3 days ago

Election looms over Waitangi as iwi unite

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Japan's most famous Mt. Fuji view park cancels cherry blossom festival because of overtourism

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Act of Japanese kindness touches one man's heart, provides hope for elevator etiquette

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 3 days ago

California leaders decry Trump call to 'nationalize' election, say they're ready to resist

California officials say they are ready to resist should the federal government attempt to assert control over the state’s voting system, as President Trump has suggested it should.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Georgia's Fulton County Sues for Return of 2020 Election Documents Seized by FBI

The search warrant was executed last week after the DOJ filed suit in December to obtain the voting records.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Ahead of midterms, Illinois' GOP members of Congress question the state's 'election integrity'

In a letter sent to the Illinois State Board of Elections, Reps. Mike Bost, Mary Miller and Darin LaHood urged the state to provide more information about how voting records are vetted.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Business Daily -- Japan's economic crossroads

BBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Analysis - Fears mount that Trump administration could meddle in U.S. elections - Mike Crawley - News - World - | February 4

Concern is mounting among political observers and critics of U.S. President Donald Trump that his administration is laying the groundwork to meddle in crucial midterm elections that could determine which party controls Congress.

CBC News - World - 4 days ago

Supreme Court, with no dissents, rejects GOP challenge to California's new election map

With newly drawn maps, California may elect five more Democrats to Congress while Texas elects five more Republicans.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

'The Invisible Coup' Billboard Truck Rolls Up on Mexican Embassy to Expose Consulates Swaying U.S. Elections

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

Trump Ratchets Up Talk of Taking Over Elections

This is one of many signs that Trump knows his party is in big trouble in the coming midterm elections.

The Nation - Politics - 4 days ago

Georgia's Fulton County seeks the return of 2020 election documents seized by the FBI

The Baltimore Sun - Politics - 4 days ago

Three beautiful places to see Japan's plum blossoms after starting your day in downtown Tokyo

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Theatre & Arts -- 'Watercolour is a friendly medium, dries in minutes and is easy to take into the outdoors' – Jim Coady on painting Tramore's Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens

Over 50 years ago, teenager Jim Coady first encountered Lafcadio Hearn in The Reader’s Digest. Hearn, says Coady, was “an intriguing man” who “introduced p...

Independent.ie - Entertainment - 4 days ago

A Texas election jolt to the GOP | Wall Street Journal

Tulsa World - Opinion - 4 days ago

Is China's don't-go-to-Japan warning affecting the lines at a popular Tokyo gyukatsu restaurant?

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Scott Stringer backs Rep. Dan Goldman for reelection versus Brad Lander

New York Daily News - Politics - 4 days ago

Huge petition calling for General Election hits massive milestone as Government responds

Daily Express - Politics - 4 days ago

Why Japan's upcoming lower house election feels like a race to the bottom

As an ethnic Chinese, born and raised in Japan, I see the virtues of reticence and reserve being weaponized to hollow out our democracy, in particular during troubled times.

Global Voices - Politics - 4 days ago

Anti-abortion group to spend $3.2 million in Iowa 2026 elections

Washington Examiner - Health - 4 days ago

Japan's job-quitting service claims bosses contact it to try to make their employees quit

Sora News 24 - Weird - 5 days ago

Trump accuses Epstein of trying to 'steal election' from him in bizarre rant

Daily Express - World - 5 days ago

The upcoming election will determine the future of Bangladesh's democracy and reform agenda

Three contradictions threaten Bangladesh’s democratic transition: flawed referendum mechanics, exclusionary digital campaigns, and systematic gender marginalisation, revealing elite male circulation.

Global Voices - Politics - 5 days ago

Europe's future pivots on a Hungarian election -- Voters in the Central European nation "yearn" for integrity after nearly 16 years of antidemocratic misrule by Viktor Orbán. They largely back a new party promising clean governance.

Christian Science Monitor - Opinion - 5 days ago

What Trump's Call for 'Nationalizing Elections' Really Means

His renewed focus on specious 2020 fraud claims and talk of a Republican “take over” are a pretext for further attempts at election interference.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Salisbury council debates election reform, sidesteps cost questions

The Baltimore Sun - Politics - 5 days ago

Why quitting your job is so difficult in Japan -- Under the Radar -- Reluctance to change job and rise of 'proxy quitters' is a reaction to Japan's 'rigid' labour market - but there are signs of change -- Will Barker, The Week UK -- Published

The Week - Business - 5 days ago

Oh, Just Trump Saying Republicans Should 'Nationalize' and 'Take Over' Elections

Rolling Stone - Politics - 5 days ago

Auto production by Detroit Three declines in Canada as Japanese automakers lead the way, report says -- Abby Hughes

While Canadian production and jobs with Ford, Stellantis and General Motors have declined over the past decade, they have stayed consistent among Japanese carmakers, according to a new report by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing, an Ontario-based think-tank.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

N.Y.'s special elections must become nonpartisan

New York Daily News - Opinion - 5 days ago

Cherry blossom forecasts map shows Japan's OTHER sakura season is starting right now

Sora News 24 - Weird - 5 days ago

Texas Special-Election Shocker Signals Big Trouble for GOP

A Democrat trounced a Republican in a deep-red state legislative district, raising hopes for a blue midterm wave.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

Texas Election Bombshell Should Leave White House Shaking

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 6 days ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why Henry Arundell's selection by Steve Borthwick is so exciting, how England can get the best out of wing wizard against Wales, why he reminds me of Jason Robinson and the change he needs to make to light up the Six Nations

Daily Mail - Opinion - 6 days ago

Graham Price: Wales star will be targeted unless we make selection change needed

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 6 days ago

UK ranked near bottom of global league for patient safety - NHS trails Spain, Italy and Japan in damning report

Daily Mail - Health - 6 days ago

One of the UK's top experts warns Wales' election may not go as everyone expects

Leading political expert John Curtice says things are not as clear cut as they might seem three months out from the election for Wales' Parliament

WalesOnline - Politics - 6 days ago

Nigel Farage to visit Wales to announce Senedd election plans

There's widespread anticipation Reform UK is set to announce its leader in Wales ahead of the Senedd election

WalesOnline - Politics - 6 days ago

JUSTICE BID - Harvey Morrison's mum to run for SF against Gerry Hutch in Dublin by-election - THE hero mum of a boy who died after waiting for a scoliosis op may stand for Sinn Fein in a by-election.

Irish Sun - Top Stories - 6 days ago

How not to have a special election: Primaries or nonpartisan elections are much better

New York Daily News - Opinion - 6 days ago

Laura Fernandez wins Costa Rica presidential election

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

Reform UK issues bombshell TV debate challenge to Zack Polanski ahead of by-election -- Reform politician writes to Green leader urging him to take part in televised debate

Daily Express - Politics - 6 days ago

India dangles 20-year tax holiday for clouds that serve offshore users -- Asia In Brief -- PLUS: NTT offshores to Vietnam; Japan adds AI interface to space data; Samsung cashes in on memory boom -- Public Sector

Reform's Matt Goodwin declares 'referendum on Starmer' as he vows to fight for Brexit -- EXCLUSIVE: Reform's Matt Goodwin declared the Gorton by-election a 'referendum on Keir Starmer',...

Daily Express - Politics - 7 days ago

Citizenship provision in Trump's election order is blocked

The Columbian - Sports - 7 days ago

Councillor rakes in £20k of taxpayer cash while based 5,000 miles away -- 'Shameful' London councillor Sabina Khan is running for election in Bangladesh.

Daily Express - Politics - 7 days ago

Japanese women sound off on their minimum height requirements for a husband【Survey】

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 7 days ago

N.Y. must block foreign influence in elections

New York Daily News - Opinion - 7 days ago

Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in WBC: 'Just seemed like the right decision'

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said at the team's annual DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium that Shohei Ohtani would not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 7 days ago

AIPAC Gears Up for Midterm Election Cycle With $95 Million War Chest

Haaretz - US News - 7 days ago

Washougal School District asks voters to approve two renewal levies in Feb. 10 special election

The Columbian - Politics - 8 days ago

Republicans want Greenland debate resolved 'very soon' before midterm elections: Bob Cusack

Washington Examiner - Politics - 8 days ago

China Accuses Pokémon of Spreading 'Japanese Militarism' After Unofficial Shrine Meetup

Breitbart - Technology - 9 days ago

Why Is Tulsi Gabbard Investigating the 2020 Elections?

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

Japanese man gets drunk and falls asleep on Tokyo streets, then gets robbed by foreign national

Sora News 24 - Weird - 9 days ago

'We can offer hope': Greens' Hannah Spencer on tackling Reform in crucial by-election

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Japanese Embassy extends official invitation to Carolina Mejía

Dominican Today - Entertainment - 10 days ago

Meet the frontrunners to be Green candidate in crucial UK by-election

MEE interviews Hannah Spencer and Fesl Reza-Khan on their background, politics and views on challenging Reform UK

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 10 days ago

FBI's Search of Georgia Election Center Is "Dangerous," Experts Warn

ProPublica - Top Stories - 10 days ago

And now, we eat a bear paw we bought in Japan's Chiba Prefecture【Taste test】

Sora News 24 - Weird - 10 days ago

Denny's new Japanese parfait looks totally different depending on what angle you look at it from

Sora News 24 - Weird - 10 days ago

Anime isn't like reality: Japanese police arrest man holding three knives, one in his mouth

Sora News 24 - Weird - 11 days ago

Japan lost a 5-ton navigation satellite when it fell off a rocket during launch

Imagine: You lost your car's cargo rack, but didn't notice until you reached your destination.

Ars Technica - Science - 11 days ago

Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free

Sora News 24 - Weird - 12 days ago

Sakura Square leaders fighting to preserve Denver's historic Japantown

The Denver Post - Environment - 12 days ago

Japan doubles down on Trump's Genesis AI supercomputing effort - RIKEN links up with Argonne, Fujitsu, and Nvidia to build next-gen infrastructure - HPC - 27 Jan 2026 - |

2026 Eurovision Song Contest: Artist Selection Process

SBS - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Man arrested in rural Japan on charges of leaving obscene DVDs in stores as gifts for "healthy men"

Sora News 24 - Weird - 13 days ago

Why has Microsoft been routing example.com traffic to a company in Japan?

Ars Technica - Business - 13 days ago

Japan's Crash Is Our Canary in the Coal Mine

Epoch Times - Business - 13 days ago

Japan's newest (and craziest) energy drinks are energy cards you drink from【Pics】

Sora News 24 - Weird - 14 days ago

Who is this mysterious large man who's suddenly showing up on giant signs in Japan?

Sora News 24 - Weird - 14 days ago

China's don't-go-to-Japan warning looks to be affecting tourist crowds on Miyajima

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 15 days ago

Judge strikes down Regina Hill's election challenge against Shan Rose

Orlando Sentinel - US News - 16 days ago

British man arrested for biting Japanese police officer during shokumu shitsumon questioning

Sora News 24 - Weird - 18 days ago

Japanese city to deploy anti-bear drones against ursine adversaries, stages adorable demo【Vid】

Sora News 24 - Weird - 18 days ago

For 80 years, the president's party has almost always lost House seats in midterm elections, a pattern that makes the 2026 congressional outlook clear -- Robert A. Strong, University of Virginia

The Conversation - Politics - 19 days ago

Japan releases first official sakura cherry blossom forecast for 2026

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 19 days ago

JPMORGAN JAPANESE: From Super Mario to Uniqlo, lure of country's top brands is on the up

Daily Mail - Business - 21 days ago

Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations

Sora News 24 - Weird - 21 days ago

Does a poopy butthole translate to lottery-winning riches in Japan? The results are in!

Sora News 24 - Weird - 22 days ago

Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that's only half the story

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 23 days ago

Racial profiling by ICE agents mirrors the targeting of Japanese Americans during World War II -- Anna Storti, Duke University

The Conversation - Politics - 24 days ago

Japan joins the Central Asian game

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 25 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine's Day

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 26 days ago

Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine's Day

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 29 days ago

10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Miami GOP Rep. Urges Prompt Venezuelan Presidential Elections

Miami New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

9 key Arizona election races to watch in 2026: Governor up for grabs

Phoenix New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Kumar vs. Fligor: It's Election Day. Santa Clara County assessor candidates make final pitches

The Mercury News - Opinion - 1 month ago

Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year

Sora News 24 - Weird - 1 month ago

Schoolgirl's horrific gang-rape, torture and murder that sent shockwaves through Japan: How teen Junko Furuta endured 40 days of depraved abuse at the hands of four boys who burnt her alive then buried her body in concrete

Daily Mail - World - 1 month ago

Sadistic human experiments inside Japan's notorious WW2 Unit 731 where PoWs were infected with plague, raped and buried alive are brought to life in ultra-violent Chinese movie

Daily Mail - World - 1 month ago

Japanese pop culture is sexually explicit, but sex education is wanting

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

CC JAPAN INCOME & GROWTH TRUST is a success story in the Land of the Rising Sun

Daily Mail - Business - 1 month ago

Japan loses another H3 launcher, plus the satnav bird it carried -- 25 percent failure rate for JAXA's space truck, with the second stage again proving perilous

Councils shake-up: Will local elections face further delays?

Evening Standard - Opinion - 1 month ago

Japan trials 100-kilowatt laser weapon - it can cut through metal and drones mid-flight -- Fiona Jackson

Live Science - Technology - 1 month ago

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won't help them win in 2026

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Japan just sent origami to space to unfurl possibilities for outsized antennas -- That's just one of 16 innovative and experimental sats that launched Sunday

US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

New York Daily News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Voting kicks off in Hong Kong's Legislative Council election

Dawn - World - 2 months ago

Commentary: Sabah state election sends a clear message to KL – it's time for a reset

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 2 months ago

Ocean warming linked to massive shellfish losses in Japan

Oysters in Japan are dying en masse in parts of the country's top production area, likely due to warmer sea temperatures, officials said Monday. In...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 2 months ago

Japan's human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 2 months ago

The Selection - Shop the trends

NZ Herald - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Contact Energy chief fires election-year warning

NZ Herald - Business - 2 months ago

Moss spores bolted to the ISS exterior laugh in the face of hard vacuum -- Japanese team finds 80% of the tiny plant cells remained viable after 283 days in orbit

The hated Far East rivals on WW3 collision course: How China and Japan could become new global flash point

Daily Mail - World - 2 months ago

Ukrainian sumo wrestler makes history in Japan

Danylo Yavhusishyn, who fled Ukraine in the wake of Russia's full-scale invasion of his homeland, is a rising star in the world of sumo wrestling.

Sky News - Weird - 2 months ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance -- Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India's low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

KELLYANNE CONWAY: This week's elections were a referendum on President Trump... but not for the reason you think

Daily Mail - Opinion - 3 months ago

Prediction markets favor Democrats in New York, New Jersey, Virginia Election Day races

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Here's what's open and what's closed on Election Day across the country

What's open Election Day 2025? Banks, mail delivery, grocery stores, and stock market operate normally despite government funding standoff affecting federal offices.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Japan's new space truck is also a temporary space lab, just worked first time -- HTV-X capsule is designed to hang around in space after delivering cargo to ISS -- Science

Free the Files: -- Help Unlock Election Spending

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Faith in Power: -- The Christian Right's Attempt to Influence Elections

ProPublica - Politics - 3 months ago

Silly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders lose out in local elections

NZ Herald - Politics - 3 months ago

South Island news wrap: How the local body elections shaped up

NZ Herald - Politics - 3 months ago

Letters: Surely that was the last local election we vote by post?

NZ Herald - Opinion - 3 months ago

Simon Wilson's election wrap: Wards to watch, 'They Said It' and the Māori ward referendums

NZ Herald - Opinion - 3 months ago

Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it's the best way to start your day【Taste test】

Sora News 24 - Weird - 4 months ago

Moldova Election: How Russia Tried and Failed to Hack the Vote

Byline Times - Politics - 4 months ago

An Imposter Claiming to Be an Astronaut Wooed a Japanese Woman Into Paying for a 'Return Ticket to Earth' -- The space romance unfolded through Instagram, but the victim soon grew suspicious of the astronaut's monetary demands.

Gizmodo - Science - 4 months ago

This Japanese Iyashi D me infrared sauna delivers luxury, detox, and full-body recovery in 30 minutes

Times of India - Health - 4 months ago

The Silicon pivot: India and Japan are rewiring Asia's strategic equilibrium with chip diplomacy

First Post - Opinion - 4 months ago

Japan in flux: Ishiba's resignation opens doors to uncertainty

First Post - Opinion - 4 months ago

'Face up to our painful history': Japan slams South Korea court's ruling on wartime sex slavery

First Post - World - 4 months ago

Who is Prince Hisahito, who could become the last emperor of Japan

First Post - World - 4 months ago

What Bangladesh's college elections say about its new radicalised politics

First Post - World - 4 months ago

This 'Japanese sauna' can improve sleep and burn calories — we put it to the test with a health tracker

It's basically the dream — you lay down in a magic pod for a half hour and come out younger, lighter and a lot more relaxed. That's the promise behind the Iyashi Dôme, a "Japanese sauna" with a...

New York Post - Health - 5 months ago

MSNBC Analyst: Worry Trump Will Side with Putin During Their Summit Like He Did on Russian Election Interference

The Federalist Papers - Opinion - 5 months ago

Invasive Japanese beetles found outside downtown core in Kamloops, B.C. -- Akshay Kulkarni -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- British Columbia -- |

CBC News - Technology - 6 months ago

Japan sets new internet speed record - it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds -- Perri Thaler -- Published

Live Science - Technology - 6 months ago

We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 7 months ago

Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 7 months ago

India-Japan Script an Expanding Partnership for a Shared Future

Times of India - Business - 8 months ago

No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan's National Police Agency says

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 8 months ago

Kendo 101: A beginner's guide to Japanese sword fighting

Global Voices - Sports - 8 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 8 months ago

Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 9 months ago

UK Election Officials Are Not Keeping Any Records of How Many Overseas Donors Are Bankrolling UK Politics

Byline Times - Politics - 9 months ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms

Sora News 24 - Top Stories - 11 months ago

'Foreign Influence' Register to Launch This Year to Tackle Election Interference Threat

Byline Times - Politics - 1 year ago

ProPublica's Coverage of the Election Issues That Matter to Voters

ProPublica avoids horse race coverage of the election, instead deeply exploring issues that voters care about, like immigration, abortion, health care, the economy, extremism and education.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Exploiting Meta's Weaknesses, Deceptive Political Ads Thrived on Facebook and Instagram in Run-Up to Election

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Everyday Japanese names that make English speakers chuckle

Sora News 24 - Weird - 1 year ago

Byline Times' Election Manifesto

Byline Times - Opinion - 1 year ago

2020 US Presidential Election

Byline Times - Opinion - 1 year ago

2024 US Presidential Election

Byline Times - Politics - 1 year ago

Japanese researchers build world's first wooden satellite