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Team Mirai could overtake more established parties in Lower House

The Japan Times

Team Mirai leader Takahiro Anno stumps in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Jan. 27, the first day of campaigning for the Lower House election slated for Sunday. A small, 9-month-old party that has only one seat in the Upper House may gain as many seats as decadesold peers such as the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) in Sunday's Lower House election with its unconventional campaign pledges to change politics and the government through digital technology. A weekend poll conducted by the Asahi Shimbun showed Team Mirai could win up to 10 seats under the proportional representation system, more than the JCP's nine seats and Reiwa Shinsengumi's six. The party didn't have any seats in the Lower House before its dissolution. The party's founder and leader is a 35-year-old artificial intelligence engineer behind two AI startups -- Takahiro Anno. He had been working on societal reform through digital transformation when he pivoted from business to politics with the launch of Team Mirai last May.


The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023

Al Jazeera

During Sudan's civil war, which erupted in April 2023, both sides have increasingly relied on drones, and civilians have borne the brunt of the carnage. The conflict between the Sudanese armed forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group is an example of war transformed by commercially available, easily concealable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Modular, well-adapted to sanctions evasions and devastatingly effective, drones have killed scores of civilians, crippled infrastructure and plunged Sudanese cities into darkness. In this visual investigation, Al Jazeera examines the history of drone warfare in Sudan, the types of drones used by the warring sides, how they are sourced, where the attacks have occurred and the human toll. The RSF traces its origins to what at the time was a government-linked militia known as the Janjaweed.


Inside NASA's high-stakes plan to evacuate astronauts from the ISS after medical emergency

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Travel chaos warning as hazardous'radiation fog' alert is issued in three states Real reason Bill Hader and Ali Wong's two-year relationship ended: Insiders reveal open secret about him in Hollywood... his cruel nickname... and his month from hell after Reiner murders horror It's madness NOT to annex Greenland: SCOTT JENNINGS spells out, as only he can, why America must act... before its enemies strike Kendall Jenner finally breaks silence on the rumors she's secretly a lesbian Real reason ICE refused to let medics rush to aid of Renee Nicole Good after she was shot dead in her car... as shocking video spread like wildfire The foods that actually block the body from gaining weight... even in people who eat high-fat diets Shocking study linking covid jabs and cancer'censored' by mysterious cyberattack Peppers will help protect you from the'super flu'... but which color you eat matters I gave up a middle-class family life at 40 to become an escort. Years later I discovered a common condition that affects so many women was to blame. Painful cause of death revealed for adorable child, 4, found dead in the woods two miles from dad's home Insiders reveal how the Reiner family decided to ax'despicable' Nick's legal fund: 'He's on his own' No nonsense uncle humiliates rude women for singing and talking during Broadway performance of Mamma Mia! - then has them thrown out of theater The REAL Princess Catherine: On her birthday, an intimate portrait of her marriage, how she finally solved the Meghan problem, her brave cancer fight... and a thrilling new rumor about her in America'Best medical drama ever' rockets up the Netflix charts as'broken' fans left sobbing by'perfect' ending after binge-watching every episode Inside NASA's high-stakes plan to evacuate astronauts from the ISS after medical emergency NASA is preparing to conduct its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS), activating a contingency plan to return a crew to Earth months ahead of schedule. The plan, developed decades ago for medical emergencies in space, has never before been implemented during an ISS mission, agency officials said Thursday. Under the program, the returning astronauts will seal themselves inside the capsule, undock from the ISS, perform a controlled departure and reenter Earth's atmosphere for a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast.


Gmail users advised to 'turn off' two features NOW amid email privacy concerns

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Gunfire and anti-aircraft blasts heard near Venezuela's presidential palace as chaos unfolds after Maduro's ouster Stephen Miller declares Greenland should be part of US and'nobody will fight' over country's future Timothee Chalamet's declaration of love to his pneumatic girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the Critics Choice Awards has left me with a terribly rude thought: CAROLINE BULLOCK Trump vowed to deport one million migrants. But insiders say explosive data that Kristi Noem is desperate to hide tells the REAL story... The View audience left stunned as woke anti-MAGA co-host defends Trump's arrest of Maduro Trump says US will have to pay oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's aging infrastructure as he declares HIMSELF in charge of ambitious 18-month plan Furious fallen dictator Nicolás Maduro's hearing descends into chaos as he gets into shouting match with man claiming he was prisoner of his regime JFK's grandson Jack Schlossberg, 32, looks heartbroken as he attends sister Tatiana's funeral after she died of cancer aged just 35, with Joe Biden seen crying Kylie Jenner's curves spark surgery rumors as Timothee Chalamet grabs her behind at Critics Choice Awards SNL star Chloe Fineman reveals'botched' cosmetic treatments in candid photos as fans beg her to stop Secrets of JD Vance's'home attacker': Suspect is transgender daughter of wealthy surgeon Democrat donor as ultra-privileged life is revealed Ancient Bible reveals timeline for humanity's final'day' before divine judgment Gmail users advised to'turn off' two features NOW amid email privacy concerns'Super flu' still spreading uncontrollably... as cities see record number of cases and hospitalizations My shock discovery made me rethink everything I know about death. This is exactly what happens after your heart stops beating... and what you'll see, reveals neurosurgeon Caroline Kennedy cradles granddaughter at her daughter Tatiana Schlossberg's funeral, as doctor widower holds onto their son Gmail users advised to'turn off' two features NOW amid email privacy concerns Google users have been warned that they've been secretly opted in to a feature that allows the tech giant to access all their private emails. According to electronics design engineer Dave Jones of Australia, all Gmail users have had their accounts automatically selected to allow Google to scan their messages and attachments to help train its AI models like Gemini.


From 'sand theft auto' to space BABIES: The global innovations and trends set to shape 2026

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Trump's ominous warning to Colombia as acting Venezuelan president issues message to world calling for'peace and dialogue, not war' Trump plans a military'quarantine' of Venezuela's oil to strong-arm Maduro's successor I got a GLP-1 drug with few questions asked... and never meeting a doctor face-to-face. But could that convenience have put my health at risk? Addicted, arrested and dead in a hotel corridor...Victoria Jones is the latest child of a famous parent to tragically spiral. So why ARE so many children of the rich and famous cursed? Marco Rubio'runs laps' around CBS reporter who asked why US commandos didn't nab Maduro associates in daring night time raid Prince Harry'desperately wants King Charles to come to Montecito and see Archie and Lilibet' Travis Kelce finally addresses possible retirement as Chiefs lose to NFL's worst team in what could be humiliating end to his iconic career State of Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez's relationship revealed by insiders... as parents gossip about'less sociable' star at school play NASA's'queen of diamonds' EXPOSED: Genius is accused of treachery over top secret mission... as chilling details emerge Michael B. Jordan's unimpressed face sends fans wild as Timothee Chalamet cries on stage over Kylie Jenner North West, 12, sparks face piercing speculation after backlash over'risky' body modification'Out-of-touch' Gayle King slammed for complaining that her upper class seat doesn't have a window on her eight-hour flight'back to work' from Hawaii American family of seven stranded after Venezuela raids say they're trapped in a living hell... while oblivious influencers BOAST about getting stuck Ten people who spread false claims France's First Lady Brigitte Macron was born a man are found guilty of cyberbullying in Paris EXPOSED: The Air Force vet who let China steal America's nuclear secrets... and KEPT his $200K tax-funded salary From'sand theft auto' to space BABIES: The global innovations and trends set to shape 2026 From the rise of the humanoid robot to the weird world of AI girlfriends, 2025 had no shortage of strange and transformative inventions. Now, experts from the Nesta research foundation have revealed the global innovations and trends set to shape the world in 2026.


Forget 6'5" finance bros! The 'ideal man' is now a 5'7" architect, dating app analysis reveals

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Why Maduro dated wife for TWENTY years before marrying in secret... as shamed first lady's incestuous party links laid bare Maduro's brazen gestures to onlookers as he arrives at rat-infested'hell hole' prison in Brooklyn Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader who beat him to Nobel prize'does not have support' to be president Inside the CIA's astonishing coup of Caracas: SETH HARP reveals the planning... the traitor... and how it's about to blow up in American faces Inside Operation'Absolute Resolve': The meticulous months-long plan to seize Maduro and the harrowing escape under fire Leonardo DiCaprio forced to skip film festival in California by Trump's Venezuela airstrikes as he accepts acting prize via video Inside the glamorous Dubai life of Daniel Kinahan, head of the notorious crime family and Europe's top cocaine kingpin... as GUY ADAMS reveals how net is finally closing in on the gangster after golden decade in the Middle East Explosive warning from America's house price Nostradamus: New forecast tracking over 300 markets reveals'rare' shift... the boomtowns set to sink... and surprising winners I thought I'd found the perfect boyfriend. Then I discovered what he really wanted... Wild moment NYC jeweler attacks'scammer' rival and claims he is impersonating him I'm 38 and hotter than ever after finally silencing food noise with my simple new method... you don't need drugs or diets Meghan McCain, 41, joyously announces birth of third child and reveals baby's unconventional name Female college football fan labeled a Karen for furious reaction to rival in the stands... but was she right all along? Snitch reveals the TRUTH about Tom Brady and Alix Earle... after handsy video leaked out of St Barts The'ideal man' is now a 5'7 architect, dating app analysis reveals READ MORE: Dating apps are designed to keep singles'swiping and spending' The saying goes that'beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. But have you ever wondered what the'perfect' man looks like? Now, just in time for'Dating Sunday' - the busiest day of the year on dating apps - happn has uncovered what the most popular men on its dating app in 2025 look like.


Singletons rejoice! Today is the busiest day of the YEAR for dating apps - here's the best time to go online

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Why Maduro dated wife for TWENTY years before marrying in secret... as shamed first lady's incestuous party links laid bare Maduro's brazen gestures to onlookers as he arrives at rat-infested'hell hole' prison in Brooklyn Brutal Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro dramatically'seized by US as he tried to flee to panic room' Inside the CIA's astonishing coup of Caracas: SETH HARP reveals the planning... the traitor... and how it's about to blow up in American faces Thousands trapped in paradise INDEFINITELY as Trump's Maduro arrest halts all flights to and from 19 Caribbean islands Eagle eyed viewers spot odd detail in background of Trump's Mar-a-Lago war room during Maduro strike in Venezuela Inside the glamorous Dubai life of Daniel Kinahan, head of the notorious crime family and Europe's top cocaine kingpin... as GUY ADAMS reveals how net is finally closing in on the gangster after golden decade in the Middle East Explosive warning from America's house price Nostradamus: New forecast tracking over 300 markets reveals'rare' shift... the boomtowns set to sink... and surprising winners I thought I'd found the perfect boyfriend. Then I discovered what he really wanted... Emergency exit was'always locked', bartender claims amid probe into deadly Swiss ski resort inferno I'm 38 and hotter than ever after finally silencing food noise with my simple new method... you don't need drugs or diets Female college football fan labeled a Karen for furious reaction to rival in the stands... but was she right all along? Meghan McCain, 41, joyously announces birth of third child and reveals baby's unconventional name Snitch reveals the TRUTH about Tom Brady and Alix Earle... after handsy video leaked out of St Barts NFL fans go crazy as Buccaneers player Elijah Roberts' mom crushes national anthem before huge Panthers game Taylor Swift's wedding dress at BFF Este Haim's nuptials has fans spotting secret Easter Egg Today is the busiest day of the YEAR for dating apps - here's the best time to go online If you're hoping to find love in 2026, today could be a good day to get started. January 4 is the busiest day of the year for dating app activity, with the highest number of messages and likes sent. This is largely driven by New Year's resolutions and a desire for fresh starts, leading to huge spikes in users swiping, matching and messaging.


Zohran Mamdani drops 'insane' list of items banned at NYC Mayoral Inauguration

Daily Mail - Science & tech

'Super' virus spreading uncontrollably... as New York sees most flu cases ever and experts warn'we don't know when it will stop' Behind-the-scenes snaps from Kimberly Guilfoyle's magazine shoot look VERY different than the published photos Trump's HHS halts child care funding to ALL states after viral video sparks Somali daycare scandal in Minnesota She wore the ultimate revenge dress after their brutal break up. But Nashville's hottest couple is'trying again'... and her friends are terrified MARK HALPERIN blows apart the Minnesota scandal... and reveals who will pay the ultimate price Marla Maples' chilling Epstein warning as she feared his growing sway over Trump Megyn Kelly names'meanest' celebrities... and hints NBC's twinkly-eyed TV grandpa is not as nice as he seems Democrat mayor blasted for sneaking through reparations plan'in dark of night' that could see city's black residents handed $5m each Leonardo DiCaprio flaunts weight loss for much-younger girlfriend... but chooses very middle-aged accessory I tried the $12 'miracle' hangover cure... but I made a critical mistake that left me full of regret Snitch reveals all the gossip from inside the New England Patriots after Stefon Diggs allegedly'strangled' his female chef St Barts regulars complain paradise island is'tacky' and overrun with vulgar yachts blocking ocean views as A-Listers and billionaires flock there for annual New Year's Eve celebrations My husband set me a kinky New Year's resolution... DEAR JANE, I'm disgusted. But I'm afraid I can't say no'Work maintained my sense of self': How one woman's cancer journey inspired her company to give back New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to ring in his inauguration with a public block party open to residents on January 1. But alongside the celebration, the Democratic socialist has also released a lengthy list of items barred from the event, some expected, others raising eyebrows. While weapons, explosives, and illegal substances are banned, the list also prohibits strollers, Flipper Zero devices and Raspberry Pis, two pieces of consumer technology that are legal and widely used.


The five unsolved mysteries of 2025 that captivated the world... from a UFO surviving a hellfire missile to a 'vast city' under Egypt's pyramids

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Woman wags her finger at journalist who asks her if she's running a daycare out of stunning Seattle home Marla Maples' chilling Epstein warning as she feared his growing sway over Trump She wore the ultimate revenge dress after their brutal break up. But Nashville's hottest couple is'trying again'... and her friends are terrified MARK HALPERIN blows apart the Minnesota scandal... and reveals who will pay the ultimate price Kellyanne Conway brands lesbian comic Rosie O'Donnell a'slob' and says Trump-hating star needs to get a HUSBAND Daily Mail graphic reveals the bottled waters with the most cancer-causing'forever chemicals' 'Super' virus spreading uncontrollably... as New York sees the most cases ever and experts warn'we don't know when it will stop' Brave little girl jumped out apartment window and begged strangers to save her from abuse... only to be tortured to death after disbelieving cops sent her home Megyn Kelly names'meanest' celebrities... and hints NBC's twinkly-eyed TV grandpa is not as nice as he seems Hollywood's nastiest star: How Chevy Chase's outrageous behavior turned him into a pariah on and off set Children in headscarves seen being brought into notorious Minneapolis daycare hit by fraud allegations as local claims misspelt sign was just a'printing error' I tried the $12 'miracle' hangover cure... but I made a critical mistake that left me full of regret Snitch reveals all the gossip from inside the New England Patriots after Stefon Diggs allegedly'strangled' his female chef Heartbreak after body found in search for teenager as brother's missing weapon link emerges and devastated mom is left repeating four tragic words My husband set me a kinky New Year's resolution... DEAR JANE, I'm disgusted. But I'm afraid I can't say no'Work maintained my sense of self': How one woman's cancer journey inspired her company to give back As 2025 comes to a close, several mysteries that left the world in stunned disbelief still have yet to be fully explained. The past 12 months have read like a science-fiction novel, with thousands of UFOs swarming over the US East Coast, an interstellar visitor invading our solar system, and the potential discovery of giant columns under the Egyptian pyramids. Moreover, scientists and government officials have been unable to disprove all of the wild theories surrounding many of these jaw-dropping events, including one respected scientist's claim that the giant space rock 3I/ATLAS may be an alien craft.