Simple English News Daily Monday 9th February 2026. Japan, Thailand, Portugal elections. Korea crypto accident. US Trump video. Italy medals. Expensive foot...
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Feb 9, 2026 Historic election upsets in Japan and Portugal take centre stage. A tense Thailand vote looks fragmented. A crypto platform’s gigantic accidental giveaway and near-full recovery make headlines. Tragic attacks and strikes hit Pakistan, Sudan and Malawi. A controversial US video sparks debate. Art and sports news include a $27 million Michelangelo sketch and early Winter Games medal counts.
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Major Political Win And Crypto Blunder
- Japan's Liberal Democratic Party won a historic landslide, taking more than two-thirds of the lower house seats.
- South Korea's Bitthumb accidentally released about $40 billion in Bitcoin but recovered 99.7% after the mistake.
Thailand Likely Faces Coalition Politics
- Thailand's election results showed the conservative Bumjaitai leading but likely without a majority.
- The outcome points to continued coalition politics rather than a single-party government.
Deadly Mosque Bombing In Pakistan
- A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad killed 32 people and Daesh claimed responsibility.
- The attack highlights persistent targeting of Pakistan's Shia minority by Islamist militants.