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[Breaking News]Prudential Life Insurance apologizes over defrauding of clients

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 23 Kyodo - Prudential Life Insurance Co. President Kan Mabara 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). (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]New political party in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi 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. (Kyodo)

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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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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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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

NARA, Japan, Jan. 21 Kyodo - A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. (Kyodo)

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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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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. 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 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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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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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato gives an interview in Tokyo in November 2018. 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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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) reviews his match against debutant Sota Fujii after being beaten by him in Tokyo in December 2016. 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 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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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

People protest outside the Nara District Court on Jan. 21, 2026, after Tetsuya Yamagami was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. Yamagami's defense sought a maximum 20-year term, citing harm from a religious group and his tragic upbringing.

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

People protest outside the Nara District Court on Jan. 21, 2026, after Tetsuya Yamagami was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. Yamagami's defense sought a maximum 20-year term, citing harm from a religious group and his tragic upbringing.

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leaves the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, after he was sentenced to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe sentenced to life

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, leaves the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, after he was sentenced to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Police officers stand on guard in front of the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Police officers stand on guard in front of the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2026, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. (Pool photo)

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2026, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022. (Pool photo)

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

A vehicle carrying Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, enters the Nara District Court in Nara for a ruling on Jan. 21, 2026. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Journalists gather near the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People queue near the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, to get courtroom seating lottery tickets ahead of a ruling on the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

People queue near the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, to get courtroom seating lottery tickets ahead of a ruling on the man accused of fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Tetsuya Yamagami was indicted for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Of New Jersey Inauguration Ceremony For Governor And Lieutenant Governor

Governor of the State of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill speaks at an Inauguration Ceremony inside of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The former Navy pilot and federal prosecutor was sworn in as the 57th governor of New Jersey. In her remarks, Sherrill slammed United States President Donald Trump and called out ICE raids. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Former President of the Republic and deputy, Francois Hollande, during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Former President of the Republic and deputy, Francois Hollande, during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to The Government - Paris

Former President of the Republic and deputy, Francois Hollande, during Question session with the government at the Bourbon Palace at the National Assembly. Paris, France on January 20, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Katy Perry looks on as former prime minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Katy Perry leaves an event following a speech by former prime minister Justin Trudeau delivers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 - Davos

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds hands with Katy Perry as they leave an event during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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