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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Participants, including Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front, 2nd from R), Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (front, C) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba (front, 2nd from L), pose for a photo during an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

(From L) Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang, Fujitsu Ltd. President Takahito Tokita, Fanuc Corp. President Kenji Yamaguchi, Yaskawa Electric Corp. Vice Chairman Masahiro Ogawa and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. President Yasuhiko Hashimoto pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama (L) of Japan smiles after completing the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

(From L) Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, take a stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) jumps for the ball in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) heads the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) shakes hands with England's Harry Kane following Argentina's 2-1 victory in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) hugs England's Harry Kane following Argentina's 2-1 victory in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Lautaro Martinez acknowledge the crowd following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (L) hugs Argentina's Lionel Messi following Argentina's 2-1 victory in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (back, L) crosses the ball during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (L) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel (back, 2nd from L) instructs his players during a hydration break in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Combined photo shows Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and England head coach Thomas Tuchel attending their respective press conferences at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day before a World Cup football semifinal match between the two countries.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (R) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (R) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (L) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front, L) and Spain's Rodri (16) vie for the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) is challenged by Spain's Lamine Yamal (lower L) in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (front, L) hugs Pau Cubarsi following a 2-0 victory over France in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) is challenged by Spain's Marc Cucurella in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) reacts after missing a chance to score in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Pedro Porro (L) high-fives Aymeric Laporte after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against France at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Emperor at Japan Academy Prize award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) attends the award ceremony for the Japan Academy Prize in Tokyo on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is greeted by team manager Dave Roberts (R) after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina react after winning a point against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina react after losing a set against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

British pair Alfie Hewett (L) and Gordon Reid celebrate with their trophies after winning the men's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina play against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina are pictured after finishing in second place in the men's wheelchair doubles at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (L) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China react after winning a point against Chinese pair Li Xiaohui and Wang Ziying in the women's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (L) of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026, alongside runner-up Diede De Groot of the Netherlands. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jannik Sinner (L) of Italy hugs Alexander Zverev of Germany after beating him in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) is pictured after allowing a three-run home run to James McCann (front, L) of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) is pictured after allowing a three-run home run to James McCann (front, L) of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) takes a free kick in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) crosses the ball in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's third goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (L) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland's Dan Ndoye (L) runs after scoring in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Argentina at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (2nd from L) hugs Lionel Messi after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (L) reacts after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (C, R) greets Norway's Erling Haaland (C, L) following England's 2-1 victory in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (far L) reacts after missing a chance to score in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

(from L) England's Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Dan Burn wave to the crowd following a 2-1 victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.