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1. Japan's governing party projected to win snap election majority

   A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to media projections after polls closed.

2. Polls close in Thai election pitting reformists against conservatives

   Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed.

3. Russia names three suspects over shooting of general

   The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

4. US news anchor Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' in plea for mother's return

   "We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed to be abducted.

5. Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

   Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

6. US skier Vonn crashes in downhill run while competing with torn ACL

   American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed in the women's downhill competition at the Winter Olympics as compatriot Breezy Johnson won an emotional gold in Cortina.

7. 3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47

   The Mississippi-born frontman of the popular rock band had announced a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in May 2025.

8. Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

   At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

9. Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs

   Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.

10. Australia's opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws

    The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.