Japan’s firebrand leader on track for big election win, exit polls show
There is widespread enthusiasm for Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, and polls appeared to affirm an appetite for her “Japan First” approach.
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Lindsey Vonn crashes out in women’s downhill at Winter Olympics as compatriot Breezy Johnson wins gold
Vonn knew the dangers of competing but showed defiance in a media conference earlier this week, and had even hit back at a doctor on social media who claimed the injury was “not a fresh tear”. She responded by saying her ACL is “100% torn” and had hoped to defy the odds by replicating the […]
Continue ReadingFrance’s Lecornu outlines end-of-mandate agenda, rules out running for president – POLITICO
In an interview with several French local newspapers published on Saturday, Lecornu announced that in the coming days his government will finally present the long-overdue energy programming law, a text that outlines France’s energy strategy until 2035 and which is coming more than two years late. Lecornu said that the text would be adopted as […]
Continue ReadingThree suspects in Russian general shooting named, including alleged gunman
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.
Continue ReadingPolls close in Thai election pitting reformists against conservatives
Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed.
Continue ReadingPortugal chooses between moderate and a populist candidates in presidential election runoff
Published on 08/02/2026 – 12:41 GMT+1•Updated 3:40 p.m Portugal began voting in the second round of its presidential election on Sunday, as the country chose between centre-left Socialist (PS) candidate António José Seguro and leader of the far-right Chega (Enough) party, André Ventura. 11 million people in Portugal and abroad are eligible to cast their […]
Continue ReadingPortugal chooses between moderate and a populist candidates in presidential election runoff
Published on 08/02/2026 – 12:41 GMT+1 Portugal began voting in the second round of its presidential election on Sunday, as the country chose between centre-left Socialist (PS) candidate António José Seguro and leader of the far-right Chega (Enough) party, André Ventura. 11 million people in Portugal and abroad are eligible to cast their ballots, with […]
Continue ReadingMan named in South Africa’s police corruption probe found dead
Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.
Continue ReadingJapan’s new head of government wins election
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Continue ReadingShots at Russian General: Suspects Arrested
February 8, 2026, 12:15 p.mFebruary 8, 2026, 12:15 p.m Two days after the assassination attempt on the deputy head of Russian military intelligence, investigators present two arrests. From Moscow’s perspective, it is clear: Kiev is behind the shooting of Vladimir Alexeyev. There is talk of an “act of terrorism”. This is not the first attack […]
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