Japan elections: Why has the LDP been so popular?

A high school student has been killed and three injured in a stabbing incident at the Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides High School in Nantes, western France. A 15-year-old student carried out the attack with a knife during lunch before being subdued by teachers and taken into custody by police. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne is visiting the school to show solidarity with the victims and the school community, while a news conference by the regional prosecutor is scheduled for...

Jamie Vardy is set to leave Leicester City after the club's relegation from the Premier League, concluding his 13-year tenure where he notably helped the team win the title in 2016. The 38-year-old striker expressed his disappointment about the season on social media, labeling it a "total embarrassment," as Leicester is at the bottom of the standings with just 18 points from 33 games. Vardy, who scored 143 goals in the Premier League, will play...

Football Australia (FA) is facing legal action from Macarthur FC, claiming the governing body misled the club's owners during the A-League entry application process. Documents allege FA breached consumer law by promising a $3.25 million annual TV rights distribution tied to a $12 million licensing fee, which was later retracted due to concerns over Foxtel's broadcast renewal. The club owners seek compensation for significant financial losses and potential contract voiding, with court proceedings set to...

An Australian politician, former South Australian Liberal party leader David Speirs, has been convicted of supplying cocaine after initially claiming a video of him snorting the drug was a "deepfake." He was fined A$9,000 and ordered to complete 37.5 hours of community service following his guilty plea for supplying drugs to two men. Despite his defense citing stress as a factor, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of the offenses and the importance of public deterrence,...

David Littleproud's National Press Club SpeechDavid Littleproud, leader of the Nationals, warned that only divine intervention could save Australia if Labor, the Greens, and the Teals form a coalition government. Speaking at the National Press Club, he passionately addressed issues like homelessness and childcare in regional areas, criticizing supermarket power over farmers. He proposed a $5 billion Regional Australia Future Fund to support services in the bush and emphasized the need for a national food...

Ryan Gosling has joined the cast of the upcoming film "Star Wars: Starfighter," bringing what director Shawn Levy describes as a "uniquely cool ethos" to the franchise. Levy confirmed Gosling's casting during a Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo, emphasizing that the film will present an all-new adventure while retaining the beloved Star Wars essence. Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker, expressed confidence in Gosling's abilities, stating he is excited to see...