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1. Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble

   Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls.

2. Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe 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 abducted.

3. France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links

   The socialist grandee quits his role at a prestigious institute as he is investigated for the "laundering of tax-fraud proceeds".

4. ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image

   The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.

5. US wants Russia and Ukraine to end war by June, says Zelensky

   The Ukrainian leader says difficult issues remain, as Russia carries out further strikes on energy facilities.

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

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

7. Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

   Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

8. Trump says he 'didn't see' part of video with racist clip depicting Obamas as apes

   The US president says he "didn't make a mistake", adding he had only seen the beginning of the video before it was posted.

9. S Korean crypto firm accidentally pays out $40bn in bitcoin

   The company quickly realised its mistake and managed to recover virtually all the missing tokens from customers.

10. Colorado funeral home director sentenced to 40 years for corpse abuse

    Nearly 200 decaying bodies were discovered at the Return to Nature home after officials investigated a foul smell.