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New Fed chair Warsh

New Fed chair Warsh

New U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 17, 2026, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held for the first time under his leadership.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ headquarters

BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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BOJ headquarters

BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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China: Piglets Freeze on Command as Owner Plays Red Light Green Light

A group of piglets inside a pen in Sichuan province instantly froze when their owner shouted a phrase from the children's game "Red Light, Green Light" on May 5. When the owner entered the pigpen, the piglets began running around in different directions. The owner then shouted, “One, two, three, red light! Whoever moves is a pig!” In an instant, all the piglets stopped moving, as if the video had suddenly frozen. The scene looked like the animals were actually playing the children’s game with their owner.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays' Ryan Vilade hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 15, 2026.

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[Breaking News]JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Fukuoka, Japan, June 11 Kyodo - Video taken at Fukuoka airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, before it made its final flight to Tokyo's Haneda airport. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu addresses the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu addresses the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Spectators applaud on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Spectators applaud on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Children grapple with maegashira Oho in an exhibition on the second day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Spectators applaud yokozuna Onosato as he leaves the ring following a loss on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Spectators applaud yokozuna Onosato as he leaves the ring following a loss on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Ozeki Kotozakura holds the victor's trophy after winning a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Ozeki Kotozakura holds the victor's trophy after winning a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers perform a ring-entering ceremony on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers perform a ring-entering ceremony on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers perform a ring-entering ceremony on the second day of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato (L) performs a ring-entering ritual on the second day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato (C) performs a ring-entering ritual on the second day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Shodai (R) and Atamifuji pose at an Tudor wristwatch brand outlet in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Shodai (L) and Atamifuji pose at a Tudor wristwatch brand outlet in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Shodai (L) and Atamifuji visit a Tudor wristwatch brand outlet in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Shodai (L) and Atamifuji visit a Tudor wristwatch brand outlet in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers (from L) Tamawashi, Takayasu and Kotozakura take part in a traditional Japanese cultural event in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Abi (C, back, L) and Wakamotoharu pose for a photo with children at an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers (from L) Tamawashi, Takayasu and Kotozakura take part in a traditional Japanese cultural event in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Abi visits an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Abi (L) and Wakamotoharu visit an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakamotoharu visits an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

A bow-twirling ritual is held after the first day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

A bow-twirling ritual is held after the first day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Grand champion Onosato (back) is beaten by Wakamotoharu on the first day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Spectators cheer as a two-day sumo tournament opens at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Ozeki Kotozakura (back) beats ozeki Kirishima to win the first day of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

A two-day sumo tournament opens at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

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