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Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27

Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.

World - The New York Times - October 27

Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election

PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.

Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle

Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysis

Business - Financial Times - October 28

The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.

World - The New York Times - October 31

How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty

As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.

Japan's Prime Minister Skillfully Managed Trump

Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan, succeeded in making friends with Mr. Trump through golf, entertainment and appealing to his vanity.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Revisiting Eikoh Hosoe’s Otherworldly Images of Postwar Japan

Working with a group of talented collaborators, Eikoh Hosoe redefined what it meant to be a photographer.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

Senior US official warns of North Korean nuclear threats and help for Russia

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says Washington and its allies are “alarmed” by North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats as well as its increasing military support for Russia’s war in ...

World - ABC News - October 16

Amazon signs deals to build, invest in small modular nuclear reactors

Amazon announced a series of deals Wednesday aimed at building out small modular nuclear reactors, becoming the latest major technology company to invest in nuclear energy as Big Tech contends with ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Amazon makes fresh nuclear bet. Is it good news for this year’s hottest stocks?

Tech companies are embracing the construction of new small modular reactors, which could have nuanced implications for nuclear stocks that have been some of the biggest gainers of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres

Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce group

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Amazon and Google's plans for fueling data centers: Nuclear power

Amazon on Wednesday said it's investing in small nuclear reactors, two days after Google announced its own nuclear plans.

Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom

Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Amazon doubles down on nuclear energy with deal for small reactors

Put Amazon on the list of big technology firms embracing new nuclear technologies to fuel their data centers. Amazon said Wednesday it’s investing in projects to develop small modular nuclear ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Biden Administration to Invest $900 Million in Small Nuclear Reactors

The decision to invest in small nuclear reactors will help the U.S. meet its emissions goals.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Putin says Ukrainian hints about nuclear bombs are pure provocation

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI

Amazon and Google deals to deploy small modular reactors are latest step in sector’s revitalisation

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Nuclear-Powered AI: Big Tech's Bold Solution or a Pipedream?

Amazon, Google and Microsoft are investing billions in nuclear power, but the projects are years away and rely on unproven technology.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the renewed investment in nuclear arsenals

As the U.S. prepares to spend $1.7 trillion to update its nuclear arsenal, concerns grow over renewed nuclear threats from Russia. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz joins us to discuss why ...

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize rings the alarm about the nuclear threat

There are five main drivers of the alarming rise in the threat of nuclear weapons use, each of which demand global attention and American leadership.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Israel’s attack on Iran spares oil, nuclear facilities and probably markets too

Israel launched air strikes against military targets in Iran on Saturday in its long anticipated retaliation for an Iranian missile attack on October 1st, but avoided hitting energy infrastructure ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Russia drill simulates "massive nuclear strike," Moscow says

Nuclear submarines test-fired ICBMs, while nuclear-capable bombers carried out practice launches of long-range cruise missiles, the defense ministry said.

Putin Oversees Nuclear Training Exercises at Delicate Moment for Ukraine War

The Russian leader’s emphasis on nuclear prowess has been seen as an attempt to deter Western military aid to Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces simulating retaliatory strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring a simulation of a retaliatory strike

World - ABC News - October 29

Nuclear fuel producer calls for more incentives to end Russia reliance

Second-largest western supplier of enriched uranium Orano urges more clarity on demand or stricter sanctions

World - Financial Times - October 30

Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital

Residents told to stay indoors but police say there is no nuclear risk from blaze at BAE Systems complex. Two people have been taken to hospital after a “significant” fire broke out at BAE Systems’ ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Fire Breaks out at BAE Systems' Nuclear Submarine Shipyard in Northern England

Two people were taken to hospital after a large fire broke out at BAE Systems’ nuclear submarine shipyard in northwest England, local police said.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

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