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Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

A complex web of investment, lobbying and public messaging is thought to be prolonging the life of the gas industry in Australia and the broader region.

AAP

Japan’s ruling party secures historic election victory – but challenges lie ahead

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s conservative Liberal Democratic party (LDP) has secured the biggest election victory seen in Japan since the end of the second world war. In elections on February 8, it won 316 seats out of a total of 465 in the lower house of Japan’s parliament. The Japan…

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Sony beats "the finest stills camera ever made" in Japan's sales rankings

The Sony A7 V is back on No.1 in Japan – followed by a content creator favorite and the phenomenal US$7,000+ Hasselblad X2D II 100C medium-format camera

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Australian ministers met Japanese gas companies 20 times amid fossil fuel lobbying push

Thinktank analysis claims to show that Japan campaigns to prolong the carbon industry in Australia and hinder move to clean energy

The Guardian - AU

Takaichi’s new mandate upends Asia’s power math: What it means for China, India and US

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a powerful mandate, winning a landslide victory. This political stability empowers Tokyo to significantly reshape its approach to China, strengthen ties with the US, and deepen strategic partnerships with India. Her decisive win signals a more assertive Japan on the global stage, impacting regional…

The Times of India

Asian markets rise after Takaichi election win, while US futures trend lower

Asian markets rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a historic landslide victory in Japanese elections, boosting fiscal stimulus prospects.

Euronews

The people’s mollusc: Scientists name strange deep-sea creature after thousands offer suggestions online

Eleven different online participants independently suggested the same successful name

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Japanese shares hit record high as Sanae Takaichi wins landslide election victory

Prime minister’s Liberal Democratic party to be pressed on promised tax cuts and fiscal stimulus plans

The Guardian - UK

UK borrowing costs rise, then dip, as pressure grows on Starmer; Japan’s Nikkei hits record high after Takaichi’s election win – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

FTSE 100 Live 09 February: NatWest £2.7bn wealth deal hits shares, Nikkei surges on election landslide

NatWest Group today unveiled its first major acquisition since returning to private ownership.

Evening Standard

Thank You, Paris! Day 2 Highlights from the Grand Slam 2026

The final day in Paris delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Gold medals for Oino, Ozbas, Tajima, Bellandi, Arai, Dicko and Nakano thrilled the crowd, as Paris once again proved why it is the heart of world judo.

Euronews

Japanese stocks soar as PM Takaichi wins election by biggest margin in country’s modern history

Supermajority clears path for conservative Takaichi to make sweeping tax and defence reforms

The Independent UK

Japan election 2026 explained: Who won, who lost and who is Sanae Takaichi?

Japan's ruling LDP, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is projected to win Sunday's snap election by a landslide, securing a commanding majority. This victory is expected to empower Takaichi to advance her conservative agenda, including potential revisions to Japan's pacifist constitution. The result marks a significant revival for the…

The Times of India

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Australia and Japan will look to boost supply chain security amid global uncertainty and economic coercion after a resounding election victory.

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Tokyo benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps after PM Takaichi's ruling party wins a super majority in election

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 share index has jumped 4.7% after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election

The Conversation

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has delivered her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections she called shortly after taking office.

Sports Illustrated

Ilia Malinin Took on the Olympic Pressure So the U.S. Could Take Home Gold

After struggling in the short program on Saturday, the 21-year-old opted to compete in Sunday’s free skate. The decision paid off, giving Team USA the edge over Japan in a tight contest.

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Dow futures rise after index tops 50,000 for first time while landslide election in Japan sends U.S. bond yields higher

The Dow soared by 1,200 points on Friday to top 50,000 for the first time as chipmakers and airlines fueled a ferocious stock market rebound

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Ilia Malinin holds off resurgent Japan to seal repeat US team figure skating gold

Ilia Malinin delivers in the men’s free skate as US hold off late Japanese push to retain Olympic team title. Host nation Italy finish third after three days

The Independent UK

Mia Brookes storms into Olympic women’s snowboard Big Air final

Scores of 89.0 and 78.0 sent Brookes into Monday’s final in third place behind Zoi Sadowski-Synnott of New Zealand and Japan’s Kokomo Murase.

Euronews

Takaichi's ruling party on course for landslide win in Japan election

Takaichi is estimated to have secured a two-thirds majority in Japan's lower house, the best result for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since elections in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Independent UK

Takaichi's coalition on path to winning a majority in Japan's lower house vote, exit polls say

Exit polls say that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing coalition is almost certain to win a single-party majority in a key parliamentary election

The Times of India

Japan snap elections: PM Sanae Takaichi’s LDP secures majority in lower house - top developments

Japan's ruling LDP, led by PM Sanae Takaichi, is poised for a significant win in snap elections, exit polls suggest. This victory could empower Takaichi to advance her conservative agenda, including increased defense spending. However, voter concerns about inflation and economic stability persist, alongside heightened regional tensions with China.

The Guardian - UK

Sanae Takaichi’s conservatives cement power in landslide Japan election win

Results mean coalition of recently installed PM has supermajority in lower house of parliament

The Times of India

Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Voting began on Sunday across Japan in a key election for the 465-member House of Representatives, widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led government. The outcome will determine whether Takaichi consolidates her position or faces political uncertainty amid growing scrutiny…

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