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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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igure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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igure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Anastasiia Gubanova of Georgia performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Isabeau Levito of the United States performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Isabeau Levito of the United States performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Isabeau Levito of the United States performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shin Ji A of South Korea performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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UAE: Dubai Battered by Heavy Rain and Flooding as Severe Storm System Moves In

Heavy rain, thunder, and flooding struck Dubai and across the UAE beginning March 23, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel. Parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recorded rainfall totals that almost reached annual levels, with gauges recording up to 93.3mm. Authorities warned that worse conditions were expected to peak Thursday night into Friday morning, with the possibility of hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Residents were advised to avoid flood-prone areas and unnecessary travel as the storm system was forecast to continue through Friday, March 27.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Iconic Rikugien Weeping Cherry Tree Reaches Full Bloom

Rikugi-en Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is home to a stunning weeping cherry tree that becomes one of the city's most beloved cherry blossom spots each spring. The large, centuries-old tree is beautifully illuminated at night during the blooming season, creating a magical atmosphere reflected in the garden's traditional pond. The contrast between the delicate pink blossoms and the classical Japanese landscape makes it a must-visit destination for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo.

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China: Dog Follows Owner Into Snow on Impulse During Hike in Xinjiang

On March 12, 2026, a video was captured showing a person hiking with a dog through deep snow in the Hemu Scenic Area of Altay Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwestern China, on their way to the Meili Peak Scenic Area. The path was covered in thick snow on all sides. During the hike, the owner suddenly and impulsively jumped into the snow on the side of the road. The dog, behind, stopped for a moment, seemingly bewildered by the sudden action, but a few seconds later, it followed suit, jumping into the snow as if imitating its owner.

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NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

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Multivehicle accident inside expressway tunnel in central Japan

KAMEYAMA, Japan, March 20 Kyodo - A burned passenger car is taken out from a tunnel of the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Kameyama in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on March 20, 2026, after an accident involving four vehicles -- a truck, trailer and two passenger cars -- occurred inside the tunnel in the early hours of March 20, leaving five people in the passenger cars killed. (Kyodo)

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31st anniversary of sarin gas attack on Tokyo subway

TOKYO, Japan, March 20 Kyodo - Tokyo Metro employees observe a moment of silence at Kasumigaseki Station in Tokyo at 8:10 a.m. on March 20, 2026, the time the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system took place exactly 31 years earlier, leaving 14 dead and over 6,000 injured. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school. (Kyodo)

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NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

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China: Determined Cat Clings to Fish Cart in Hilarious Tug-of-War at Xi’an Fishing Park

On November 27, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, a video filmed at Yumei Fishing Park captured a hilarious tug-of-war between a cat and a basket of fresh fish. The owner was pulling a small cart loaded with live fish, but a determined cat refused to let it go. Clinging tightly to the rope at the back of the cart with one paw, the cat was dragged along the ground as the cart moved forward — yet it never released its grip. Chinese viewers laughed at the cat’s sheer determination, calling it “a foodie warrior who knows no surrender.” The video quickly went viral for showing just how far one feline would go for a tasty meal.

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China: Tiger Shark Circles Female Diver in Tense Underwater Encounter off Hainan

A female diver in Hainan, China, came face-to-face with a tiger shark on March 17, 2026. As the shark began circling her, nearby staff urgently signaled her to lie flat on the seabed. She followed the instructions and remained still until the shark eventually swam away. The diver was unharmed.

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Japan: Deer Spotted Roaming Across Osaka City Streets

A deer has been repeatedly sighted at multiple locations across Osaka since March 21, puzzling residents and passersby. The animal has been spotted wandering through urban areas of the city, sparking concern among local authorities. It remains unclear how the deer entered the city center.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Dillon Dingler (back) of the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a preseason baseball game in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 24, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano (L) exchanges a fist bump with TJ Rumfield before leaving the mound during the fifth inning of a preseason baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 24, 2026.

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