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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
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Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
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New Yemen government formed with Shaya Mohsin al-Zindani as prime minister
Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council announces the formation of the new government.
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Access Asia - Japan's 'iron lady' hopes to consolidate power in snap election
From a K-pop drum duet to a feud with China to an extra-early election, Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi has had quite a roller-coaster ride in her first three months in office. Riding on a wave of popularity,…
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Epstein files set off Norwegian political storm: What we know
Two high-profile Norwegian politicians and the country's crown princess have been linked to the late sex offender.
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Press Review - 'Sana-mania' hits Japan ahead of key snap elections
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, February 6: As Japan heads for snap general elections this weekend, the press looks at "Sana-mania". Incumbent Sanae Takaichi, the country's first female prime minister, looks…
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan admit politics calls for ‘A-game’ on the field
Pakistan play their first T20 World Cup game against Netherlands on Saturday, and admit group stage needs to be perfect.
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Which members of France's political and cultural elite are named in the Epstein files?
A slew of documents related to the US Justice Department investigation into late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released last week name high-profile French figures including a film director,…
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‘It matters’: Can Bangladeshi voters in Britain impact country’s election?
For the first time, Bangladeshis abroad can vote. That's exciting many. But others can't vote — or won't.
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Thailand election 2026: What are the main parties? What do polls suggest?
Sunday's vote is seen as a test of whether Thailand's cycle of coups, protests and court interventions can be broken.
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Storm disrupts Portugal as presidential run‑off election approaches
Calls grew on Thursday for Portugal’s presidential run‑off on 8 February to be postponed after Storm Leonardo triggered deadly floods, evacuations and severe disruption in parts of the country, but electoral…
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Venezuela legislature advances amnesty bill for political detainees
Venezuela’s legislature has moved forward with an amnesty bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez that could pave the way for the release of hundreds of opposition figures, journalists and…
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