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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Steam locomotive in Hokkaido

JR Hokkaido's "Fuyu-no-Shitsugen" (Winter Wetland) steam locomotive runs in Kushiro on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 14, 2026, for a press preview three days before going into service for the general public. The sightseeing train will operate in the Kushiro Marsh, a Ramsar site, mainly on weekends until March 15.

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Japan finance minister on yen's depreciation

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, following the yen's depreciation to 159 against the U.S. dollar amid speculation that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will accelerate expansionary fiscal policy after an expected general election.

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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First campaign rally of Emmanuel Gregoire - Paris

Socialistes et Apparentes MP and candidate for mayor in Paris Emmanuel Gregoire and French deputy and general secretary of the french socialist party Olivier Faure during a meeting of the united left at La Bellevilloise in Paris on January 14, 2026. Socialistes et Apparentes MP Emmanuel Gregoire, candidate for the united left, outside La France Insoumise party, in the municipal elections to be held on March 15 and 22, 2026, holds his first campaign rally. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 14, 2026. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes - Paris AJ

Secretary General of the Horizons party and Paris Councilor Pierre-Yves Bournazel reacts as Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes at Paris City Hall, in central Paris on January 14, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes - Paris AJ

Secretary General of the Horizons party and Paris Councilor Pierre-Yves Bournazel reacts as Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes at Paris City Hall, in central Paris on January 14, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes - Paris AJ

Secretary General of the Horizons party and Paris Councilor Pierre-Yves Bournazel reacts as Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes at Paris City Hall, in central Paris on January 14, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes - Paris AJ

Secretary General of the Horizons party and Paris Councilor Pierre-Yves Bournazel reacts as Paris' Mayor delivers a speech for the 2026 whishes at Paris City Hall, in central Paris on January 14, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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