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Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant again

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant again

Japan switched on the world's biggest nuclear power plant again on Monday, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was quickly suspended due to a minor glitch.

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Bangladesh poll rivals rally on final day of campaign

Bangladesh poll rivals rally on final day of campaign

Bangladesh's election campaign entered its final day Monday ahead of the February 12 vote, as rival parties invoked the 2024 uprising that ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina.

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Third impeachment case filed against Philippine VP Duterte

Third impeachment case filed against Philippine VP Duterte

Members of the Philippine clergy filed an impeachment complaint Monday against Sara Duterte, the third to hit the country’s vice president in just over a week.

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Wallaby winger Nawaqanitawase heads to Japan

Wallaby winger Nawaqanitawase heads to Japan

Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year, the club said on Monday.

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Thailand's Anutin rides wave of nationalism to election victory

Thailand's Anutin rides wave of nationalism to election victory

Thailand's caretaker premier Anutin Charnvirakul was preparing for coalition talks Monday after his conservative Bhumjaithai Party surged to a stunning election victory on a wave of nationalism.

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Venezuela's Machado says ally kidnapped by armed men after his release

Venezuela's Machado says ally kidnapped by armed men after his release

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado said on Monday that armed men have kidnapped one of her close allies shortly after his release by authorities following the capture of the country's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Maye longs for do-over as record Super Bowl bid ends in misery

Maye longs for do-over as record Super Bowl bid ends in misery

Patriots prodigy Drake Maye was left longing for a do-over after his first Super Bowl appearance ended in misery on Sunday.

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Seahawks' Walker rushes to Super Bowl MVP honors

Seahawks' Walker rushes to Super Bowl MVP honors

Kenneth Walker III provided a crucial offensive spark in the Seattle Seahawks' defense-dominated victory over New England on Sunday to become the first running back in 29 years to be named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player.

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Darnold basks in 'special journey' to Super Bowl glory

Darnold basks in 'special journey' to Super Bowl glory

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold reflected on a "special journey" through adversity and setbacks as he celebrated Sunday's 29-13 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.

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Japan's Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

Japan's Takaichi may struggle to soothe voters and markets

Japanese stocks soared to record highs Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election triumph, but experts warned that the country's first woman leader could struggle to keep both voters and markets happy.

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