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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Mizuho Hasegawa competes in the women's park skateboarding final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 25, 2026. She won gold.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 4

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 3

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction. Video shows police charging protesters in central Madrid on Wednesday night after demonstrators staged a sit-in on Paseo de la Castellana.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 2

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, after returning from New York, where she attended the U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, after returning from New York, where she attended the U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves from a government plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, as she returns home following a trip to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, after returning from New York, where she attended the U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, after returning from New York, where she attended the U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves from a government plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, as she returns home following a trip to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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China: Worker’s Mistake Sends Dozens of Egg Crates Crashing

On September 5, 2026, in Yantai, Shandong, a loading worker accidentally pressed the wrong button on a truck's tail lift, sending 44 crates of eggs crashing to the ground. The business owner said the accident caused about RMB 7,000 in losses, which she would bear herself.

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China: Elephant Covers Its Head With Grass Like Green Hat

On April 30, 2026, at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, Guangdong, an Asian elephant named Maria used her trunk to pick up grass and toss it onto her own head. She repeated the motion until the grass spread across her head like a green hat, appearing to fashion her own sunshade.

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China: Girl’s Hydrogen Balloon Bursts Into Flames After Static Spark

On September 9, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, a girl's hydrogen balloon burst into flames after she accidentally punctured it with her chin and then touched it with her hand. Her parent believed static electricity triggered the ignition, and the girl escaped without injury.

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Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang

Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang Ling speaks at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2026, at which she said the ministry had summoned several French companies operating in China for talks.

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Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang

Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang Ling speaks at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2026, at which she said the ministry had summoned several French companies operating in China for talks.

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China: Ventilation Duct Drops as Ceiling Collapses at Zhejiang Garage

A ventilation duct and metal bar suddenly crashed down from a garage ceiling in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, narrowly missing a car owner who had begun filming after hearing unusual noises, before a larger section of the ceiling collapsed moments after she moved to safety.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, speaks during an online press conference organized by the Japan National Press Club on Aug. 26, 2026. Akane said she will resist U.S. sanctions against her and defend the Hague-based judicial body amid mounting pressure from Washington.

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China: Lighter Bursts Into Flames During Birthday Candle Lighting

A mother in Xi'an, Shaanxi, was lighting candles on her son's birthday cake on June 12, 2023, when her lighter suddenly burst into a large fireball in front of her face. She pulled back in shock as the flames briefly flared before dying out. The mother said the fire singed her eyebrows and hair but caused no serious injury.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko hugs students as she and Crown Prince Fumihito are seen off following their visit to a Japanese school near Asuncion, Paraguay, on Aug. 20, 2026, during their official trip to the South American country.

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Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026. Koike told the press afterward that she called for the central government to address the capital's expected tax revenue fall following the planned cut to 1 percent from the current 8 percent in the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026. Koike told the press afterward that she called for the central government to address the capital's expected tax revenue fall following the planned cut to 1 percent from the current 8 percent in the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026. Koike told the press afterward that she called for the central government to address the capital's expected tax revenue fall following the planned cut to 1 percent from the current 8 percent in the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting in April 2027.

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Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Shiho Kuwaki poses with the Japan National Press Club guestbook in which she wrote a Japanese character meaning "shine" during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. Kuwaki won the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 2 in England.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (R) receives a bouquet from Japanese Olympic Committee President Seiko Hashimoto in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026, after attending a ceremony at which she was conferred the People's Honor Award at the prime minister's office earlier in the day.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (R) receives a bouquet from Japanese Olympic Committee President Seiko Hashimoto in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026, after attending a ceremony at which she was conferred the People's Honor Award at the prime minister's office earlier in the day.

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10-time Olympic skating medalist Takagi given People's Honor Award

Ten-time Olympic speed skating medalist Miho Takagi (L) poses with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as she receives a commemorative set of 10 cooking knives during a ceremony to confer the People's Honor Award at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2026. Each of the knives is engraved with her name and the award title, as the 32-year old won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals before announcing her retirement in April.

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Peru presidential inauguration

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori waves as she arrives at the presidential palace following her inauguration in Lima, Peru, on July 28, 2026.

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Peru presidential inauguration

President-elect Keiko Fujimori waves as she arrives at Torre Tagle Palace, home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ahead of her swearing-in ceremony at the Congress in Lima, Peru, on July 28, 2026.

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Peru presidential inauguration

President-elect Keiko Fujimori waves as she arrives at Torre Tagle Palace, home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ahead of her swearing-in ceremony at the Congress in Lima, Peru, on July 28, 2026.

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British ambassador to Japan

British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. She will complete her tenure in mid-August.

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British ambassador to Japan

British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. She will complete her tenure in mid-August.

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British ambassador to Japan

British Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. She will complete her tenure in mid-August.

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China: Cockatiel Pulls Out Girl’s Loose Tooth With Precision

On June 11, 2026, in Gansu, China, a pet cockatiel examined a young girl's mouth, located her loose baby tooth, and gently pulled it free with its beak in one precise movement while she stayed still. The clip highlighted the bird's accuracy and the trust between the girl and her pet.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines waves to crowd as she leaves the court following a victory over Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 4, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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China: Mother Hen Shields Chicks From Downpour With Her Wings

A mother hen in Anhui, China, sheltered her chicks from heavy rain by spreading her wings and lowering her body over them, keeping them dry while she remained fully exposed to the storm.

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China: Female Driver Bravely Rushes Harvester Into Fire to Save Crops

A young female farm machine operator in Shandong province made a courageous decision on June 18, 2025, driving a massive harvester directly into a burning wheat field to rescue ripe crops from the flames. Pushing through fear and exhaustion, she focused intently on the task, maneuvering the machine into the danger zone to protect the harvest.

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China: Scooter Rider Unhurt After Thick Branch Falls on Her in Chaoshan

On May 26, 2026, surveillance footage from Chaoshan, Guangdong, China, captured a thick branch suddenly falling onto a woman riding an electric scooter. Her helmet cushioned the impact, and she got caught in the branch's Y-shaped fork but was unharmed. A nearby man quickly rushed over to free her and moved the branch aside to protect other passersby.

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Tennis: French Open

Maja Chwalinska of Poland poses after finishing as runner-up in the women's singles at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 6, 2026. She lost to Russian Mirra Andreeva in the final.

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US: Severe Storms Down Trees and Block Roads in North Alabama

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covered all north Alabama counties for the risk of damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall on Monday, June 1. According to the video provider, she and her father were trapped by damage caused by a spin-up tornado. It took four hours before they were rescued.

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China: Eerie Red Sky Spotted Over Zhoushan, Zhejiang

On May 17, 2026, in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, a video captured the city’s night sky glowing an intense shade of red. The unusual sight stretched across a large area, making the clouds and horizon appear as if they had been dyed bright scarlet. Witness Ms. Zhang said the red glow lasted for quite a long time and that it was the first time she had ever seen anything like it.

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US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi 2

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.