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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Zelensky says US wants ‘special economic zone’ in Ukraine’s Donetsk region

ReutersThe US has proposed Ukraine withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region and create a "special economic zone" in the areas it currently controls,...

Can India balance its ties between Russia and the US? | Business and Economy

New Delhi is deepening economic ties with Moscow, despite pressure from Washington.India is hedging between energy security and strategic partnerships.Despite pressure from the...

Killer whales and dolphins seen hunting together in rare video

Scientists have captured rare footage of killer whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins hunting together near the coast of British Columbia, Canada.Despite their common...

Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools | Religion News

Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will ‘add to racist climate towards Muslims’.Published On 11 Dec 202511 Dec...

Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwest

Across the border in Canada's British Columbia, there are evacuation orders in place for the communities of Tulameen and Eastgate, and several other...

Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests | Politics News

PM Zhelyazkov says cabinet stepping down before parliament had been due to hold no-confidence vote.Published On 11 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Click here to...
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