Japan's embattled leader holds on to power but faces another challenge: Trump

Lawmakers in Japan voted Monday to retain Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister despite his long-governing party’s poor showing in parliamentary elections last month.

Japan's parliament reelects struggling leader Ishiba as prime minister

Japan’s parliament reelected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday after his governing coalition suffered the worst election loss in more than a decade, paving the way for the struggling leader ...

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Trudeau facing ‘iceberg revolt’ as calls grow for embattled PM to step down

The scale of what lurks beneath the surface could be vast – can the Liberal leader defy the odds and win a fourth term?. Justin Trudeau, who promised “sunny ways” as he won an election on a wave ...

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Europe's leaders face up to Trump victory at Hungarian summit

Leaders meeting in Budapest will be focused on Russia's war and fears of US isolationism.

EU leaders vow to make bloc more competitive in face of Trump threat

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50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia

Around 50 European leaders have reassessed their trans-Atlantic relations at a special summit in Budapest, in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political ...

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Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida

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The Dilemma Iran’s Leader Faces

Iran’s Supreme Leader now faces a critical choice: whether to pursue nuclear weapons.

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Why Wall Street may hold the ultimate veto power over Trump budget plans

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Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM

The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.

Why Tory leaders win the diversity challenge

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Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

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Guardiola on challenge facing Man City: I love it

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The Trump challenge for Europe

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Trump or Harris? Whoever wins will face a shift in power in the global economy | Larry Elliott

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Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track

Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analysts

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Trains and buses cancelled amid further disruption

Translink also issued warnings to commuters on Thursday evening as a result of heavy traffic.

Scott Perry holds off challenge for Pennsylvania's 10th District

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Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?

Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US election

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Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers to face off as both teams eye a new era of dominance

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Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop

In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usual

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Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Cyclists on phones face jail under Japan’s new laws

Riding under the influence is also now punishable with prison time.

Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan's prime minister but will face turmoil

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead amid anger over the ruling party’s financial scandals

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SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU

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Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge

The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.

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Starbucks faces ‘challenging road ahead’ with no ‘quick fix,’ says Oppenheimer

Analysts are focused on the challenges that the company’s new CEO is facing.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges

The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip

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America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election

The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears

Wayfair’s stock turned lower as some downbeat comments about the home-goods seller’s customers followed an earnings beat.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Barrett says Marler's haka jibe has 'loaded the gun'

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says England prop Joe Marler has "loaded the gun" after his controversial call for the All Blacks haka to be scrapped.

Rúben Amorim faces challenge to end Manchester United’s culture of instability

The incoming head coach at Old Trafford only has to look at past decade to see direction of club that has lurched from one manager to another. At two and a half years, Rúben Amorim’s contract as ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

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