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World - ABC News
Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday21 minutes ago -
Business - Financial Times
Japanese voters strip LDP coalition of parliamentary majority
Stunning rebuke to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party plunges country into political uncertainty24 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
Japan's ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority in snap election
It is the first time since 2009 that the Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority.1 hour ago -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says
PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living. Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose its majority in parliament in ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Japan's ruling party loses its majority after snap election
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
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.8 hours ago -
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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 ...3 days ago -
World - ABC News
European Commission chief assures Western Balkans of the bloc's enlargement progress
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reassured the Western Balkan countries that the enlargement of the trade bloc remained one of its priorities4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Japan maintains cautious stance on crypto ETFs
Tax and regulatory restrictions continue to loom large even as firms make preparations to launch digital asset products4 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
Keir Starmer flies into controversy and Japan goes to the polls
Samoa hosts Commonwealth heads of government meeting, IMF reports on global growth and Japan holds snap electionOctober 20 -
Top stories - NBC News
Black men are a coveted — somewhat movable — voting bloc. Seven told us how they planned to vote.
The campaigns are putting significant time and attention toward courting Black men, seen as a crucial voting bloc in a tight presidential race. We asked some how they planned to vote.October 20 -
Top stories - CBS News
Japan "zombie" train spooks passengers ahead of Halloween
A chartered bullet train filled with thrill-seekers descended into a zombie apocalypse just in time for Halloween.October 19 -
World - ABC News
Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
Tokyo police say a man was arrested after throwing several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashing his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residenceOctober 19 -
Top stories - BBC News
Meet the Tiktokers buying up Japan’s empty homes
Content creators are going viral for renovating abandoned Japanese homes for low prices - but is all as it seems?October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
Republicans appeal ruling invalidating Georgia election rules
National and state Republicans have appealed a Georgia judge's ruling that a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-led State Election Board are “illegal, ...October 18 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Koshidaka Holdings And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In Japan
Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, buoyed by yen weakness that has improved profit ...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 -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Former EU Official Who Clashed With Musk Defends Bloc's Digital Rule Book
Elon Musk’s public clash with the EU offered a chance to explain to Americans that the bloc’s new online content law isn’t aimed at suppressing free speech, one of the law’s architects, Thierry ...October 17 -
World - Financial Times
Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe
Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafeOctober 17 -
World - The Guardian
After Marie Kondo: the return of Japan’s joyful clutter
The world has long been in thrall to the idea that Japan is a haven of controlled, ordered minimalism. But the reality is much different – and far messier – than you might expect. This essay first ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Smash-and-grab for Socceroos as they earn precious point in Japan
Australia eke out 1-1 draw to end hosts run of nine wins An own goal at each end decides World Cup qualifier Just 22 days ago, on the day he was announced as the new coach of the Socceroos, Tony ...October 15 -
World - ABC News
Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15 -
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Politics - CBS News
Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday was on the campaign trail in North Carolina, which is still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Former President Trump meanwhile was in ...October 13