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Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Japan men's national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu departs from accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 8, 2026, to move to the team's World Cup base camp in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers are pictured at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 9, 2026, before departing for Paris for a June 13-14 tournament. About 130 wrestlers and others will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Japan men's national football team goalkeeper Zion Suzuki departs from accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 8, 2026, to move to the team's World Cup base camp in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Japan men's national football team member Ritsu Doan departs from accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 8, 2026, to move to the team's World Cup base camp in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Japan men's national football team captain Wataru Endo departs from accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 8, 2026, to move to the team's World Cup base camp in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2026.

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Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Football: Japan team heads for Nashville

Japan men's national football team member Yuto Nagatomo departs from accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, on June 8, 2026, to move to the team's World Cup base camp in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2026.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across North and Central Alabama

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across north and central Alabama on Sunday, June 7, submerging roads and forcing water into homes in the Huntsville area.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 4

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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G-7 farm ministers hold online meeting

G-7 farm ministers hold online meeting

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki attends an online meeting of farm ministers from the Group of Seven countries at his ministry in Tokyo on June 8, 2026.

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IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks at a press conference following a board of governors meeting in Vienna on June 8, 2026.

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IAEA chief Grossi

IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends a board of governors meeting in Vienna on June 8, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) addresses a government meeting on the promotion of child-related measures at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 9, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a government meeting on the promotion of child-related measures at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 9, 2026.

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Japan Princess Aiko attends concert

Japan Princess Aiko attends concert

Japan's Princess Aiko attends a concert by the Vienna Boys Choir in Tokyo on June 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko attends concert

Japan Princess Aiko attends concert

Japan's Princess Aiko attends a concert by the Vienna Boys Choir in Tokyo on June 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko attends concert

Japan Princess Aiko attends concert

Japan's Princess Aiko attends a concert by the Vienna Boys Choir in Tokyo on June 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Firefighters climb bamboo ladders in a Kagatobi ladder-climbing performance during a traditional parade at the Hyakumangoku Festival in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 6, 2026, reenacting 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle.

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Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Traditional parade in Kanazawa

Drummers perform during a traditional parade of the Hyakumangoku Festival in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 6, 2026, reenacting 16th-century warlord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa Castle.

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UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Centre

A major fire broke out at a recycling centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 3

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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Philippines: Buildings Collapse as M7.8 Quake Strikes Mindanao

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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China-N. Korea summit

China-N. Korea summit

A large screen in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) attending a welcoming ceremony with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.

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China-N. Korea summit

China-N. Korea summit

A large screen in Beijing shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shaking hands in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Japan men's national football team member Keisuke Goto arrives with teammates in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Japan men's national football team member Takefusa Kubo arrives with teammates in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Japan men's national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) arrives with his players in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 2

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, triggering a tsunami warning and causing widespread damage across the region, including building collapses. At least 32 deaths and more than 200 injuries were confirmed. This video shows the damaged Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Buhangin.

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US: SpaceX Starlink 10-35 Mission Launches From Cape Canaveral 2

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:13 a.m. on Monday, June 8, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit.

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US: SpaceX Starlink 10-35 Mission Launches From Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:13 a.m. on Monday, June 8, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit.

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China: Tame Eel Responds to Owner’s Tank Tap in Guangxi

On May 20, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed an owner feeding an orange eel kept in a decorated water tank filled with plants and moss. When he tapped the tank, the eel surfaced, licked his finger, then took the shrimp from his hand before sinking back to the bottom to eat.

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China: Peacocks Spread Their Colorful Tails in Courtship Display in Nantong

On May 9, 2026, a video from Nantong, Jiangsu province, eastern China, captured a group of peacocks displaying their feathers all at once. Pure white peacocks, green peacocks, and mixed white-and-green peacocks spread their large, fan-like tails one after another to attract mates — creating a spectacular sight for onlookers.

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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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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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China: Guppies Change Color After Being Transferred to Black Basin in Guangxi

On May 22, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed guppies appearing to change color instantly — turning from pink to blue — when transferred from a white basin to a black one. Chinese netizens noted that guppies are tropical fish whose body color can be influenced by their surrounding environment.

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Peru presidential runoff election

Peru presidential runoff election

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, smiles after casting her vote at a polling station for the presidential runoff election in Lima on June 7, 2026.

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Nikkei ends over 2,500 points lower

Nikkei ends over 2,500 points lower

Financial data screens at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,500 points lower on June 8, 2026, after briefly tumbling over 3,100 points.

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Peru presidential runoff election

Peru presidential runoff election

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, waves to supporters after casting her vote at a polling station for the presidential runoff election in Lima on June 7, 2026.

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