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Japan's ruling party braces for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house in elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party is bracing for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament amid public rage over the party’s financial ...2 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Japan votes in closest election in years as LDP faces ‘major headwind’
Loss of outright majority could impair Shigeru Ishiba’s ability to push through reform3 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s new PM in precarious position as country votes in tight election
Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leader. Citizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, ...7 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbit
Polls close in Georgia’s election which will determine if the country embraces Europe or falls into Russia’s orbit12 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll
Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru IshibaYesterday -
World - The New York Times
For First Time in Decades, Japan Votes in a Knife-Edge Election
The Japanese electorate seemed poised to punish the Liberal Democrats, even if it does not go so far as to hand power to the opposition.2 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Polls open in Georgia's parliamentary election that could determine the country's future in Europe
Polls open in Georgia's parliamentary election that could determine the country's future in EuropeYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking
The analysis accounted for pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and even Spirit Halloween locations per capita.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
30M early votes cast ahead of Election Day
More than 30 million early votes have been cast so far in the general election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. Nearly 15 million of those ballots were cast in person, data ...Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Kevin O'Connell on Christian Darrisaw: Keeping our fingers crossed we get positive news
At the end of the second quarter of the Vikings' eventual 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday, offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw suffered what appeared to be a potentially significant knee injury.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘Who am I voting for? America!’ Chris Stapleton on patriotism, politics and being country’s great crossover star
With southern-gothic storytelling and a soulfully diverse sound, the Kentucky singer revolutionised the double-denim country scene. But as the US election hots up, he’s staying out of the culture ...2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s ...2 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion
Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani have reached the World Series against the New York Yankees3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Britain's PM rejects a claim by the Trump campaign about election interference
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rejected a claim by Donald Trump’s campaign that his Labour Party is illegally interfering in the U.S. presidential election3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Americans significantly stressed about country's future as Election Day nears, survey finds
With Election Day less than two weeks away, a new survey shows Americans are stressed about the future of the nation, the economy and the presidential election. Dina Demetrius reports on how to cope.3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’
Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign event. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Kamala Harris has a ...4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Everybody mad at Japan’s new prime minister needs to relax
Knee-jerk criticism of Ishiba misses is that politicians in Japan, like any democracy, make campaign promises that change once they are faced with the realities of governing.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia’s new election rules scrutinized by courts as voting begins
Georgia judges are picking apart controversial new election rules in the state as record-breaking amid early voting. The rules, imposed by Georgia’s Republican-led State Election Board, stood to ...4 days ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
New York’s Old Guard Meets a Sexy Newcomer
The literary establishment welcomes Feeld, a very sex-positive dating app, at a party on the Upper East Side.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Boeing Workers to Vote on New Pay Deal
A proposal for a 35 percent wage hike over four years could end a costly strike, even as the aircraft maker hustles to sell planes and raise cash.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
Moldovans narrowly vote to secure the country's path toward EU membership
Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favor of securing the country’s path toward European Union membership5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.5 days ago -
World - ABC News
New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members
Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Indonesia’s largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members representing his pledge for a strong government5 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
The new corporate green goal: being ‘nature positive’
More companies are committing to protect and improve biodiversity. But some experts fear the potential for greenwashing6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
How votes get counted and reported on election night — and how NBC News gathers and checks the data
A network of reporters and voting experts gather results from thousands of jurisdictions, checking all of it for anomalies before viewers and readers see the data.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Max Thieriot on returning for new season of "Fire Country"
Fire Country is back, with Max Thieriot reprising his role as Bode, a convict working as a firefighter in his Northern California hometown.October 17 -
Politics - CBS News
New wave of calls for Congress to vote on disaster aid before election
Members of Congress from hurricane-ravaged states want the U.S. House and Senate to respond to the depletion of funds from the Small Business Administration disaster loan fund.October 17 -
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Business - MarketWatch
Bond investors position for new debt from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley
Bond investors — who have sent spreads on the debt of the big U.S. money-center banks to their tightest levels of the year — are now positioning for new issuance, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Zelenskyy sets out 'victory plan' as Ukraine faces precarious moment
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled his “victory plan,” calling on his allies to take urgent steps to bolster Kyiv and end the war with Russia.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Half the country will vote for Trump. What is his appeal?
Donald Trump's appeal is based on uniting three strands of conservatism, aversion to government, aversion to change, and aversion to difference, and he has been able to do this by his authenticity.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad
The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.October 16 -
World - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track
Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challengesOctober 15 -
World - ABC News
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15 -
World - The Guardian
Iceland’s PM calls November snap election as coalition collapses
Government disbanded due to disagreements on issues including foreign policy and asylum seekers, says Bjarni Benediktsson. Iceland’s prime minister, Bjarni Benediktsson, has announced the end of ...October 13