Sunday, February 8, 2026

World Affairs

Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda | Elections News

Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoVoters in Japan are casting their ballots in a parliamentary election expected to deliver a resounding victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservative coalition.The...

Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble

Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister | Politics News

Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters...

The woman tasked with kicking Australian kids off social media

When the job of eSafety Commissioner came up, she bashfully explains there was a small pool of...

Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress? | Armed Groups News

More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.Armed groups...
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Gaza polio vaccinations resume in north of territory

A polio vaccination campaign in north Gaza is expected to resume on Sunday, a day after the UN's children's agency, Unicef, said three...

Brandon Moreno beats Amir Albazi by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night | Mixed Martial Arts News

Mexico’s former champion Moreno scored 49-46, 50-45, 50-45 against Iraq’s Albazi, who was on a six-fight winning streak.Brandon Moreno used his crisp boxing...

Moldova’s pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia denies meddling

DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFPFormer Moldovan Defence Minister Anatol Salaru said the election would decide whether Moldova would "continue the process of European integration or return...

Harris, Trump hit North Carolina in final weekend push before US election | US Election 2024 News

The fate of the election is expected to be determined by the seven battleground states, which are being heavily courted.United States presidential candidates...

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

Getty ImagesThree years ago, the DNA-testing firm 23andMe was a massive success, with a share price higher than Apple's.But, from those heady days...

How significant is North Korea’s support for Russia? | TV Shows

Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow in its war against Ukraine.The United States says thousands of North Korean soldiers are now on...
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