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1. People brave cold in snow-hit Japan to vote in snap election as PM Takaichi hopes for big win

   Record snowfall in northern Japan over the last few weeks could hinder voting or delay vote counting

2. Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts and uncertainty

   While businesses were prepared for electricity cuts due to Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, no one expected such a brutal winter

3. Pakistan arrests alleged mastermind behind deadly suicide bombing at Shiite mosque

   Pakistani security forces raid multiple locations and arrest four suspects

4. Savannah Guthrie issues desperate plea for mother’s return, saying ‘We will pay’

   Investigators have confirmed Nancy Guthrie’s blood was found on her porch

5. Popular cruise line abruptly shuts down and cancels all sailings

   The cruise liner offered excursions that catered to active guests and used smaller ships to reach remote areas that larger cruise vessels could not

6. Falcons rookie Pearce arrested after what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player

   Atlanta Falcons rookie star James Pearce Jr. was arrested near Miami on Saturday night after fleeing officers and then crashing his car following what police said was a domestic dispute with WNBA player Rickea Jackson

7. Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power in high-stakes election

   Local polls consistently project that no single party will gain a majority, necessitating the formation of a coalition government

8. At least 27 killed in blast at illegal ‘rat hole’ coal mine in India

   Several trapped after blast rips through coal mine in Meghalaya

9. Eight ways that people could get on top of their finances at an ‘admin party’

   Admin nights involve people holding get-togethers with friends to tackle tasks and get their finances on track.

10. What money questions could couples discuss to help financial compatibility?

    Understanding each other’s approach to money can be a ‘real strength’ in a relationship, a finance expert said.