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Tokyo — In a scene usually reserved for J-pop stars, thousands of fans braved the cold outside a small train station on the outskirts of Tokyo, holding their phones aloft to catch a glimpse of Japan’s latest craze. Suddenly, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stepped onto the concrete sidewalk, and a murmur of excitement rippled through the crowd in hopes of swinging votes for the Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday’s snap election. Takaichi called a general election just three months after taking office as prime minister, and promised to resign if the Liberal Democratic Party did not secure a majority. This…
Piotr Swat | Light Rocket | Getty Imageshim and her The company announced Saturday that it would pull its copy weight loss drug from the market after it sparked controversy and threatened a lawsuit earlier this week.“Since launching combination semaglutide tablets on our platform, we have had constructive conversations with stakeholders across the industry,” the telemedicine provider posted on social media. “As a result, we have decided to discontinue providing access to this treatment. We remain committed to the millions of Americans who depend on us for access to safe, affordable and personalized care.”Hims & Hers has previously said it…
Anti-Olympic protesters marched peacefully through Milan on Saturday afternoon, holding placards, linking arms, singing and dancing. However, as night fell, the demonstrations turned violent, with some demonstrators targeting police and their vans, and authorities responding with tear gas and water cannon. The move comes as authorities separately investigate a series of incidents on railway tracks in northern Italy that authorities fear may be coordinated sabotage. Groups from Lombardy and other regions of northern Italy took part in the protest march against Olympic organizers. Demonstrators voiced opposition to the environmental impact of Olympic venue construction and what they described as the…
In fact, Ben Simmons was courting Kendall, and the two met in the spring of 2018, making it a point to see each other whenever possible, even though the point guard is based in Philadelphia. (Ironically, in 2025, he’s a Clipper.) According to a subsequent cover story, Kendall streamed a 76ers game during a photo shoot for Australian Vogue magazine in spring 2019, and FaceTimed the Melbourne native to show off her recent GQ Australia cover. “For me, a lot of things are very special and very sacred, like my friends and my relationships. I personally think that making it…
Cricket’s world governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse its decision to boycott India’s T20 World Cup matches.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe International Cricket Council is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve the boycott of the February 15 T20 World Cup 2026 match against India.The match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is one of the most lucrative matches in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsorship and advertising revenue.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHowever, the match was put in…
Who: England vs NepalContent: 2026 ICC T20 World CupLocation: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, IndiaDate and time: Sunday February 8th, 3pm (09:30 GMT)How to follow: All content will be broadcast on Al Jazeera Sports from 06:30 GMT, ahead of the text commentary stream.There is no doubt that England are among the favorites to lift the T20 World Cup title, but unlike in previous years, they did not start out as one of the red-hot favorites.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHarry Brook’s captaincy has been questioned despite his undoubted talent with the bat, while English cricket as a whole is licking…
WASHINGTON DC – FEBRUARY 13: US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in the Oval Office of the White House on February 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.Andrew Harnik | Getty Images NewsThe United States and India moved closer to a trade deal on Friday, announcing an interim framework that would see the two countries lower tariffs, rebuild energy ties and deepen economic cooperation as they seek to reshape global supply chains.The two governments said in a joint statement that the framework reaffirms their commitment to negotiating a broader bilateral trade agreement, but noted that further negotiations…
A proposed new agreement among sports leaders around the world on gender policy would be the first unified standard.listen to this article | 3 minutesinformationPublished February 7, 2026February 7, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Saturday that world sports leaders have reached agreement on new eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced during the first half of this year.This is the first unified policy adopted by the IOC and international sports federations, and applies to major events in dozens of sports, including conventions and world championships.…
Volkswagen is one of three automakers expected to advertise during the 2026 Super Bowl.Provided by: VWDETROIT — Amid uncertainty over sales, tariffs and regulations in the U.S. auto industry, most automakers are on the sidelines advertising for this year’s Super Bowl.Automakers, historically the major buyers of advertising during the Big Game, have been inconsistent in their advertising during the Super Bowl in recent years, running only a handful of spots each year.”It’s definitely on the decline,” said Sean Mueller, CEO of advertising data company iSpot. “Car companies are tightening up and probably cutting budgets and it certainly reflects that. I…
New Yorker state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would suspend permits related to the construction and operation of new data centers for at least three years. The bill’s prospects are uncertain, but Wired reports that New York is at least the sixth state considering a moratorium on new data center construction. As technology companies plan to spend increasingly large amounts of money building AI infrastructure, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about the impact those data centers will have on surrounding communities. Research also points to a link between data centers and increased household electricity bills. Critics include…