International Japan election results live: Takaichi’s coalition poised to secure majority The PM's LDP set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan's lower house, according to exit polls.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
International Polls open in Portugal for first presidential run-off in 40 years The far right's score will be watched closely, with the vote being held as heavy storms continue to lash the country.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
International Head of Hamas abroad says ‘resistance is a right’ for occupied people Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas abroad, has spoken at the Al Jazeera Forum on the rights of Palestinians to resist.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
International Hope and scepticism as Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov’t announces a new cabinet Saudi-backed government announces new 35-member cabinet as it is set to govern a divided nation racked by years of war.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
International Hamas leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation of Gaza continues Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
International Afghanistan lose to New Zealand in T20 World Cup opener Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips rally in the middle order to help New Zealand overcome Afghanistan in Chennai, India.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026
insert_link Local MzNana & Obaapa Christy unite on soul-stirring gospel anthem Ahoto’ Ghanaian gospel music minister MzNana has officially released her highly anticipated new single, “Ahoto (Comfort),” featuring legendary gospel icon Obaapa Christy, and it’s already blessing hearts across the globe.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 1
insert_link Local AI Contracts: Fast, professional, but legally risky Artificial intelligence has become an everyday tool in creative and business spaces. It drafts emails, summarises meetings, and generates strategies at a pace no human can match. In that context, it’s unsurprising that some creators and independent labels are beginning to ask whether AI can handle contracts as well. The appeal is understandable. Legal services are expensive, time-consuming, and often intimidating. AI feels accessible, neutral, and efficient.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayFebruary 8, 2026 2
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