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The former health and interior minister made visiting the Isan region, a broad expanse of 20 rural and typically poorer provinces, a key priority since being elevated to national leadership and throughout the election campaign.Conversely, its rivals were weakened by the political fallout from Cambodia. Pheu Thai’s management of the issue triggered a backlash that led to Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s ouster over ethics violations, while the People’s Party drew resistance for past efforts to challenge the military’s place in national life.Anutin’s numbers in parliament are expected to be bolstered by the in-kind conservative party, Kla Tham, led by Thamanat Prompow, a senior politician…

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Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner could secure as many as 366 of the 465 seats in the lower house, according to public broadcaster NHK.Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party is set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan’s lower house of parliament, well above the 233 needed for a majority, according to exit polls published by public broadcaster NHK.Together with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) could ⁠secure as many as 366 of the 465 seats in the more-powerful lower…

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Louisiana Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez defeated her Republican opponent by double digits in the special election Saturday night for a state House seat in a district President Trump won by 13 points in 2024.Martinez won 62% of the vote compared to 38% for her Republican opponent, Brad Daigle, according to unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of State.The special election was held after its former state representative, a Democrat, was appointed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry to be a commissioner for the state’s Department of Alcohol & Tobacco. Martinez’s win is not a flip since Democrats already held the seat, but…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights leading ladies, music milestones and much more. Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. American Culture Quiz! How well do you know…

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SYDNEY: A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers and injured dozens at two mosques in New Zealand will begin an appeal hearing against his sentence on Monday (Feb 9).Brenton Tarrant, 35, opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch in March 2019, in the worst mass shooting in the country’s history.He was convicted of 51 charges of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one charge of committing a terrorist act and is serving a life sentence in prison without parole.It was the first time a New Zealand court had sentenced a person to prison for the rest of their…

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The US president praises his newly inaugurated ‘friend’ and hails strong US-Honduras security ties.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 8 Feb 20268 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareDonald Trump has met with Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Florida, with the US president hailing what he described as a growing alliance aimed at curbing drug trafficking and irregular migration.Trump said he met with his “friend” Asfura, a conservative businessman, at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday. Asfura took office last week after a razor-thin election victory.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“Tito and I share many of the same…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! One of the most anticipated parts of Super Bowl Sunday is not necessarily the game, it’s the commercials throughout the big game.Hundreds-of-millions in advertising revenue will hit the airwaves Sunday night, but not everyone is trying to get you to buy something. Viewers can expect to see anti-hate ads, ads that focus on Christianity, and ads supporting political candidates that want viewers to buy in to their political views.A 30-second spot during this year’s game costs around $8 to $10 million.SUPER BOWL SUNDAY MENUS ARE CHANGING; PARTY HOSTS SERVE UP SURPRISES THIS…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Brandi Carlile will be among the artists who will be performing ahead of Super Bowl LX’s kickoff on Sunday between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.Carlile is one of the performers who have been outspoken against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies going back to his first term in office. She will join Bad Bunny and Green Day as anti-Trump critics performing at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. From left; Charlie Puth, Coco Jones and Brandi Carlile – who will perform the national anthem, “Lift Every Voice,” and…

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