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Lantern festival in central Japan town

NOTO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Shuko Aoyama (back) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Spain's Mikel Merino (back, C) scores the winner during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Portugal at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 6, 2026.

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) watches a solo home run by the San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill (back) in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani watches an RBI single by Gavin Sheets (back) of the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after allowing a solo home run by the San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill (back) in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 3, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland (back) saves Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes's (8) shot from the penalty spot in the first half of a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (back) saves a free kick from Argentina's Lionel Messi (not pictured) during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (back) saves from Argentina's Lionel Messi in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka (back) of Japan enters the court ahead of her women's singles third-round match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka (back) of Japan enters the court ahead of her women's singles third-round match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Lantern festival in central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026.

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, L) plays tambourine during a visit to a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, L) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, 2nd from L) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Lantern festival in central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026.

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Lantern festival in central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Manny Machado (back) of the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (back) hugs Croatia's Luka Modric ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, L) holds a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (back, R) following their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (back, R) applaud during a document exchange ceremony held after their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (back, R) scores with a header in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

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China: Truck Tire Explodes at Repair Shop, Workers Unhurt

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China: Duck Carries Trapped Chicken to Safety on Its Back

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson (back, R) concedes a goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui (front) faces Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (back) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (back) is pictured after allowing a solo home run to San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets (front) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a three-run home run to Ty France (back) of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 26, 2026.

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends a welcome ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (back) runs after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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England's Harry Kane (back) passes the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito (back, 2nd from L) and Empress Masako (behind him) are greeted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) upon arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 26, 2026, following their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo) ==Kyodo

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan.(Pool photo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after the second inning, in which he allowed three runs, during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (foreground) watches a two-run single hit by Minnesota Twins' Ryan Kreidler (back) in the second inning of a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (foreground) watches a two-run single hit by Minnesota Twins' Ryan Kreidler (back) in the second inning of a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.