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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

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 Independent UK

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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 Times of India

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 Guardian - UK

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…

The Times of India

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi set to secure big majority in snap election

Takaichi’s party looks to have secured a big majority according to the exit polls

The Independent UK

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I’m addicted to Nintendo Switch Online, but I wish I’d known about these hidden gems sooner

If you’ve got a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, these classic games are absolute must-play – but you may not be all too familiar with them.

TechRadar

Heavy snowfall in Japan leaves at least 45 dead, more than 500 injured

Heavy snowfall across Japan since January 20 has left at least 45 people dead and 500 injured nationwide.

Euronews

Samurai at the British Museum: A triumph of style, sophistication and sword porn

4/5 Samurai is a blockbuster show which shows the intellectual, refined side of the Samurai, as well as their flair for decapitations

Evening Standard

A charismatic straight talker, Japan's Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday's vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling a snap election Sunday, counting on her unusual popularity among fans who see the hardline conservative as someone who speaks her mind and can bring change

The Independent UK

China’s panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

Japan said goodbye to its last two giant pandas on January 27, as twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei were returned from their host country to China. Their departure has left Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972, when Tokyo and Beijing normalised diplomatic ties.

The Conversation

Chock and Bates post world-best score as Olympic figure skating gets under way

The three-time world champion ice dance duo gave the US an early lead in the team event, which continues Saturday and Sunday

The Guardian - US

Who’ll Win in Italy? SI Picks Every Medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

From Alpine skiing to speedskating and everything in between, we’re picking the podium for all 116 medal events at the Winter Games.

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"Weirder than Bill Gates and Steve Wozniak put together": Japan's answer to Steve Jobs predicted personified computers, smartphones and AI in 1984 through a sixth sense, viewing the world as a dog or a dolphin

In 1984, Sunao Takatori used his sixth sense to imagine a vision of computing that feels strikingly familiar today.

Sports Illustrated

Three World Baseball Classic Contenders Capable of Toppling Team USA

The U.S. roster is absolutely loaded, but there are three contenders with a real shot to top the Americans for the title.

Euronews

Toyota profit slides 43% after finance chief is tapped as new CEO

Japan’s biggest carmaker reports a sharp quarterly earnings drop, citing tariff pressures and rising costs, while announcing a leadership change at the top.

The Guardian - UK

The Japanese gardening technique of kokedama will bring a touch of magic into your home

Recreate a centuries-old technique from the far east with moss, soil, twine, bonsai compost – and a little patience

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Stock Index Futures Climb After Tech Rout, Amazon Slips on CapEx Blowout

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.58%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.69% this morning, rebounding after days of heavy selling as investors stepped in to buy the dip.

The Independent UK

Do crisis-riddled Wales have any hope in this Six Nations?

Another year, another existential catastrophe off the field for Welsh rugby but Steve Tandy may finally have the team headed slowly in the right direction

Sports Illustrated

2026 Winter Olympics TV Guide: Full Schedule and What to Watch Every Day of the Games

A comprehensive guide to every Olympic event that can be streamed and/or watched on television.

The Independent UK

Trump endorses ‘strong, powerful’ Takaichi in rare intervention ahead of Japan election

American president says he will welcome Japanese prime minister to White House next month

Euronews

‘Our quiet lives are threatened’: Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival axed over bad tourist behaviour

The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.

The Guardian - AU

Dozens dead after record snow in Japan – and officials warn warmer weather will be treacherous

Dozens of people have died, including two Australians, as record-breaking snowfall blankets the north

The Guardian - AU

‘Sana-mania’ grips Japan as ultra-conservative Takaichi expected to secure election landslide

The country’s first female PM is the object of a personality cult revolving around everything from her outfits and snacks to her favourite pink pen

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