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New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmaker Kazuhiro Haraguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, announcing he will launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki of Japan speaks during a press conference after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Vietnamese Communist Party general secretary

Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary To Lam speaks during a press conference in Hanoi on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara (far R) bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

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Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara (R) bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

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Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after around 100 of its employees and former employees were found to have improperly borrowed or defrauded clients out of some 3.1 billion yen ($19.5 million).

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, following a two-day policy setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, following a two-day policy setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, following a two-day policy setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, following a two-day policy setting meeting.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, following a two-day policy setting meeting.

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[Breaking News]PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 19 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Kadokawa's ex-chairman found guilty over Olympics bribery

Former Kadokawa Corp. Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026, after the Tokyo District Court sentenced him to a suspended prison term for bribing a Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive to ensure the major publisher's selection as a sponsor of the 2021 Games.

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Kadokawa's ex-chairman found guilty over Olympics bribery

Former Kadokawa Corp. Chairman Tsuguhiko Kadokawa (C) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026, after the Tokyo District Court sentenced him to a suspended prison term for bribing a Tokyo Olympic organizing committee executive to ensure the major publisher's selection as a sponsor of the 2021 Games.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retiring pro shogi player Hifumi Kato waves after his retirement press conference in Tokyo in June 2017. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun holds a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 21, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Literary award winner in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 15 Kyodo - Novelist Ushio Hatakeyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors. (Kyodo)

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South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Jan. 21, 2026.

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South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Minor opposition party head Yamamoto to step down as lawmaker

Taro Yamamoto, leader of the minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, announcing his decision to step down as a House of Councillors lawmaker due to ill health.

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Minor opposition party head Yamamoto to step down as lawmaker

Taro Yamamoto, leader of the minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, announcing his decision to step down as a House of Councillors lawmaker due to ill health.

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Minor opposition party head Yamamoto to step down as lawmaker

Taro Yamamoto, leader of the minor opposition party Reiwa Shinsengumi, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026, announcing his decision to step down as a House of Councillors lawmaker due to ill health.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, jointly with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali (C) and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll (2nd from L). Mibe said Honda will return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, unveiling a plan to return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Bernard Grelon lawyer for the French state attends a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Christophe Clerc lawyer for NovAsco attends a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

A general view during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Yan Amadoro representative of NovAsco employees attends a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

A general view during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Yan Amadoro representative of NovAsco employees attends a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Bernard Grelon lawyer for the French state attends a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Christophe Clerc lawyer for NovAsco attends a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

A view of Sebastien Martin with Bernard Grelon lawyer for the French state and Yan Amadoro representative of NovAsco employees during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sebastien Martin At Press Conference - Paris

Sebastien Martin speaks during a press conference on legal action against the investment fund Greybull in Paris, France, on January 19, 2026. Photo by Jean-Bernard Vernier/JBV News/ABACAPRESS.COM