Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Takahiro Anno (2nd from R), leader of Team Mirai, speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Takahiro Anno, leader of Team Mirai, speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Takahiro Anno (R), leader of Team Mirai, speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Fumitake Fujita (L), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, attends the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, attends the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, and Takahiro Anno (L), leader of Team Mirai, attend the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ryoyu Kobayashi (L) of Japan hugs teammate Ren Nikaido after the men's Ski jumping super team competition was cut short following the cancellation of the final round due to heavy snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026, eventually placing Japan in sixth.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ryoyu Kobayashi (L) of Japan hugs teammate Ren Nikaido after the men's Ski jumping super team competition was cut short following the cancellation of the final round due to heavy snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026, eventually placing Japan in sixth.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ryoyu Kobayashi (L) of Japan and teammate Ren Nikaido shake hands after the men's Ski jumping super team competition was cut short following the cancellation of the final round due to heavy snowfall at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026, eventually placing Japan in sixth.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan reacts after the men's Ski jumping super team competition was cut short due to heavy snowfall during the final round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Ren Nikaido of Japan reacts after the men's Ski jumping super team competition was cut short due to heavy snowfall during the final round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2026.

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Retirement ceremony for ex-yokozuna Terunofuji

Former yokozuna Terunofuji has his topknot cut by former yokozuna Hakuho during his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 31, 2026.

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

A journalist stands near the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft near the summit of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, January 18, 2026. Indonesian rescuers have found one victim from the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft on Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, authorities said on Sunday. The ATR 42-500 aircraft reportedly lost contact over Maros regency in South Sulawesi province. The plane was operating a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar when communication with air traffic control was cut off on Saturday. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers. Photo by Muchtamir Zaide/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

Rescue team members transfer the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft near the summit of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, January 18, 2026. Indonesian rescuers have found one victim from the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft on Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, authorities said on Sunday. The ATR 42-500 aircraft reportedly lost contact over Maros regency in South Sulawesi province. The plane was operating a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar when communication with air traffic control was cut off on Saturday. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers. Photo by Muchtamir Zaide/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

Rescue team members stand near the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft near the summit of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, January 18, 2026. Indonesian rescuers have found one victim from the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft on Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, authorities said on Sunday. The ATR 42-500 aircraft reportedly lost contact over Maros regency in South Sulawesi province. The plane was operating a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar when communication with air traffic control was cut off on Saturday. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers. Photo by Muchtamir Zaide/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

Rescue team members stand near the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft near the summit of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, January 18, 2026. Indonesian rescuers have found one victim from the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft on Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, authorities said on Sunday. The ATR 42-500 aircraft reportedly lost contact over Maros regency in South Sulawesi province. The plane was operating a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar when communication with air traffic control was cut off on Saturday. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers. Photo by Muchtamir Zaide/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

Rescue team members stand near the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft near the summit of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, January 18, 2026. Indonesian rescuers have found one victim from the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft on Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, authorities said on Sunday. The ATR 42-500 aircraft reportedly lost contact over Maros regency in South Sulawesi province. The plane was operating a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar when communication with air traffic control was cut off on Saturday. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers. Photo by Muchtamir Zaide/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers cut a giant King's cake during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand "concrete and immediate action" from the French government in Paris on January 13, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers cut a giant King's cake during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand "concrete and immediate action" from the French government in Paris on January 13, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers cut a giant King's cake during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand "concrete and immediate action" from the French government in Paris on January 13, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers cut a giant King's cake during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand "concrete and immediate action" from the French government in Paris on January 13, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers cut a giant King's cake during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand "concrete and immediate action" from the French government in Paris on January 13, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest with Tractors in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers cut a giant King's cake during a demonstration in front of the National Assembly to demand "concrete and immediate action" from the French government in Paris on January 13, 2026. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road with burning tires during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions because of agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Spain

Farmers Protest - Spain

Several people cut the road during a protest, on January 8, 2026, in Pontós, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). The AP-7 between Borrassà and Garrigàs and the N-II from Pontós to Garrigàs (Girona) in both directions due to agricultural demonstrations claimed by Revolta Pagesa since early Thursday morning. The agricultural mobilizations respond to the refusal of the part of the sector to the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in addition to the "mismanagement" of wildlife - which they believe puts at risk farms and livestock - and cuts in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), has claimed Revolta Pagesa from their social networks. Photo by Gloria Sánchez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Children make paper-cut decorations in a kindergarten in Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Various activities are held across China to celebrate the upcoming new year. Photo by Wang Kexian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

A children makes a paper-cut window decoration in a community in Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 28, 2025. Various activities are held across China to celebrate the upcoming new year. Photo by Liu Jili/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Chinese New Year Celebration Activities - China - Christopher

Children make paper-cut decorations in a kindergarten in Jiaozuo City, central China's Henan Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Various activities are held across China to celebrate the upcoming new year. Photo by Huang Fuxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

[Breaking News]Japan H3 rocket mission fails

MINAMITANE, Japan, Dec. 22 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025, shows smoke billowing from the Japanese H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite after liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.