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Japan’s ruling party likely to lose parliamentary majority in snap election
While voters are weighing the governing party's scandals, they are also sceptical due to the opposition's inexperience.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 975
As the war enters its 975th day, these are the main developments.
Michiko’s story: How a Japanese girl survived an atomic bomb
Michiko Kodama was a small child when the US atomic bomb hit her home city of Hiroshima in 1945.
Bangladesh’s new outcasts: Students from ex-PM Hasina’s party now in hiding
Until August, they dominated college campuses and were accused of leading violent mobs against anti-Hasina protesters.
Dozens killed in ‘horrific’ Israeli bombing in Beit Lahiya: Gaza ministry
Israeli air strikes have hit densely populated area in northern Gaza with no warning, killing at least 35 Palestinians.
Japan’s parliamentary election: Why it matters
Japanese voters go to the polls after new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called a snap election.
Israeli forces detain medics, patients after violent raid on Gaza hospital
Dozens of staff detained and parts of Kamal Adwan Hospital damaged during Israeli raid on the facility in north Gaza.
Could the Republicans lose the House? Five US congressional races to watch
Republicans hold a small majority in the House of Representatives, but crucial races could flip control to Democrats.
Will Iran respond to Israel’s latest attack?
Israel attacked Iran early on Saturday and said its objectives have been achieved.
Rival sides claim victory in Georgia’s key elections
Rival exit polls release different projections for general election, with official results showing ruling party ahead.