The general election for Japan’s House of Representatives was held on February 8, 2026.
The election was dominated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP).
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LDP won a historic landslide victory, securing 316 seats in the 465-seat chamber — the largest number of seats ever won by a single party in post-war Japanese history.
Cyclone Gezani is a major tropical cyclone that hit Madagascar on 10 February 2026, bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and flooding. It caused dozens of deaths, widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, and significant displacement, especially affecting eastern coastal regions like Toamasina.
International Childhood Cancer Day is observed on 15 February to raise awareness about childhood cancers, support affected children and families, and promote better access to treatment worldwide.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is the 11th day of February, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on 22 December 2015.
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This day is observed globally to promote gender equality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
About the Australian Open 2026 women's singles title
Winner: Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstani professional tennis player)
Runners-up: Aryna Sabalenka
Note: women’s singles title at the 2025 Australian Open was won by Madison Keys
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The Australian Open is an annual Grand Slam tennis tournament held in Melbourne, Australia, usually in January, and is the first major tennis championship of the year.
