Politics
Japan's Ruling Conservatives Head for Landslide Election Victory
Exit polls predict a landslide victory for Japan's ruling conservatives in lower house elections, seen as endorsement of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Culture
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show: Cultural Power and the Politics of Language
Analysis of the cultural significance of Bad Bunny's Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime performance and the debate over language, identity, and American cultural transmission.
Sports
Lindsey Vonn Airlifted After Olympic Downhill Crash in Cortina
American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn suffered a horrific crash during the women's downhill at the Winter Olympics in Cortina, requiring an airlift to hospital after a high-risk gamble.
Business
Liberty Thrives with Bridgerton Tie-Up and Maximalist Focus
Liberty department store reports sales growth through exclusive partnerships like Bridgerton and a focus on unique, design-led items, contrasting with struggling rivals.
Environment
Transport
Americans Urge Londoners to Appreciate Tube
American tourists and expats are urging Londoners to value the Underground after a 1970s British Rail ad resurfaced, highlighting the benefits of public transport over car-centric urban planning.
TfL 2026 Upgrades: New Trains and Extensions Approved
Sadiq Khan approves a £2.2bn transport plan for London, including new trains for the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines, DLR upgrades, and Central line refurbishments by 2030.
NSW Police Crackdown: Illegal E-Bikes Seized and Destroyed
New South Wales police intensify efforts to seize and destroy illegal electric bikes as part of a government-led safety crackdown across the state.
NSW to Crush E-Bikes in Crackdown on Illegal Modifications
New South Wales announces a new policy to seize and crush illegally modified e-bikes, as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens off Western Australia.
Judge Reverses Trump's Freeze on $16bn Tunnel Funds
A federal judge has overturned a Trump administration freeze on $16bn for the Gateway Project, a vital rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey, amid reports of renaming demands.