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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Dome

World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Dome

Photo taken on March 6, 2026, shows a banner featuring Japan national team member Shohei Ohtani hanging at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, the venue for Japan's World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan later in the day. (For editorial use only)

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Baseball: Tokyo Dome

Baseball: Tokyo Dome

People line up in front of a goods shop outside Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 6, 2026, ahead of Japan's World Baseball Classic Pool C match against Taiwan later in the day. (For editorial use only)

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US: Massive Ice Breakup Reported in Niagara River

Massive ice floes can be seen drifting and melting in the Niagara River. This clip was filmed from River Road in Ontario, about 10 minutes north of the falls.

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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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China: Cat Attempts to Hunt Fish Beneath Frozen Pond in Shaanxi

On January 7, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a pond completely covered with ice. A black cat ran back and forth across the frozen surface. Below the ice, small fish swam slowly, drawing the cat’s attention. The cat repeatedly chased their movement but could not reach them through the ice.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas 2

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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China: Monkeys Admire Their Reflections on Glossy Car in Ganzi, Sichuan

On March 2, 2026, in Ganzi, Sichuan province, a video recorded several monkeys gathering around a black car parked nearby. The car’s surface was so clean and glossy that it reflected like a mirror. The monkeys stood close to the doors and panels, looking at their reflections. Some shifted positions as if checking different angles, using the car body like a full-length mirror. One monkey climbed onto the roof and stayed there, appearing to look down at its own reflection from above.

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Protest against conscription law in Germany

Protest against conscription law in Germany

Young people rally in Berlin on March 5, 2026, to protest against the potential return of military conscription under a new military service law.

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Protest against conscription law in Germany

Protest against conscription law in Germany

Young people rally in Berlin on March 5, 2026, to protest against the potential return of military conscription under a new military service law.

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Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks during a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 5, 2026.

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Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to U.N. Danon

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks during a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 5, 2026.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates “Jellyfish Cloud”

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) and Mayuko Oka of Japan pose for a photo after respectively finishing first and second in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) and Mayuko Oka of Japan pose for a photo after respectively finishing first and second in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Japan health minister Ueno

Japan health minister Ueno

Japanese health minister Kenichiro Ueno speaks at a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, announcing that the government has conditionally approved the commercialization of two regenerative medicine products prepared from iPS cells, the first of their kind in the world.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows the Milan Cortina Paralympics cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the competition's opening ceremony in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

People walk by a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony in Verona.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken in the streets of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, shows illuminated pictograms representing the various competitive disciplines at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics on March 5, 2026, the eve of its opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on March 5, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on March 5, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Police officers stand guard on March 5, 2026, near the Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo shows a cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympics opening ceremony.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan reacts after performing in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan reacts after performing in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team hits an RBI single during a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team hits an RBI single during a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team hits an RBI single during a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Paul Skenes of the U.S. national baseball team pitches in a warm-up game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Baseball: U.S. WBC warm-up game

Clayton Kershaw of the U.S. national baseball team pitches in a warm-up game against the Colorado Rockies in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Work to set up the Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is under way in Tesero, Italy, on March 4, 2026, ahead of the March 6 Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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