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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Hirofumi Yoshimura (2nd from L), head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, and co-leader Fumitake Fujita (L), at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (C), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Fumitake Fujita (R), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the LDP's junior coalition partner, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Yuichiro Tamaki, who heads the opposition Democratic Party for the People, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa (2nd from L), head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) poses for a photo with Eisuke Mori (3rd from L), newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, and Keiichi Ishii (2nd from R), new vice speaker, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

A roadside television screen in Tokyo shows coverage of the reelection of Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

A roadside television screen in Tokyo shows coverage of the reelection of Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Nikkei stock index

A monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average finishing up more than 500 points to regain the 57,000 mark on Feb. 18, 2026, as Sanae Takaichi is reelected as Japan's prime minister the same day.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, smiles after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, bows after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, bows after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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IPC head Parsons reelected for 3rd term

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons meets the press after being reelected to the post for a third four-year term at an IPC General Assembly session in Seoul on Sept. 27, 2025.

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IPC head Parsons reelected for 3rd term

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons meets the press after being reelected to the post for a third four-year term at an IPC General Assembly session in Seoul on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Bob Dole Reelected as US Senate Minority Leader

United States Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole (Republican of Kansas), center, speaks to reporters after the US Senate Republican Caucus reelected him as Minority Leader for the 101st Congress in the US Capitol in Washington, DC on November 29, 1988. Standing with Leader Dole are US Senator John Chafee (Republican of Rhode Island), left, and US Senator Alan Simpson (Republican of Wyoming), left center. Photo by Arnie Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Burgess Owens (Republican of Utah) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Michael Waltz (Republican of Florida) holds his name card, during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

US Representative Jonathan Jackson (Democrat of Illinois) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Michael Waltz (Republican of Florida) poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) drinks a celsius, during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) drinks a celsius, during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

A staff member irons the American flag outside the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

US Representative Tim Moore (Republican of North Carolina) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

US Representative Sarah McBride (Democrat of Delaware) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Lou Correa (Democrat of California) and their family poses with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States Representative Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

A staff member irons the American flag outside the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) is seen during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) is seen during swearing-in reenactment photos in the Rayburn Room of the Capitol Building in Washington, DC during the opening of the 119th Congress. Speaker Johnson was re-elected Speaker after conservative GOP holdouts changed their votes at the last minute. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker - DC

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) poses for a selfie during the Opening of the 119th Congress in the House Chambers of the Capitol Building in Washington DC on Friday, January 3, 2025. Republicans re-elected Mike Johnson to Speaker of the House after conservative holdouts changed their votes to Johnson. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM