BBC World News

1. Japanese people brave snow to vote in snap election

   A coalition led by Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, according to polls.

2. Savannah Guthrie tells mother's possible kidnappers 'we will pay' in plea for her 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.