Japan's ruling coalition, led by PM Shigeru Ishiba, loses its parliamentary majority in a stunning defeat, taking only 209 seats compared to the previous 279. The opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan secures 143 seats, benefiting from voter discontent over a funding scandal and inflation. Potential power-sharing deals loom ahead.
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