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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front, R) and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo (far L) are pictured ahead of the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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China: Runaway Pig Halts Highway Traffic in Xi’an

A highway in Xi'an was brought to a standstill — not by an accident, but by a large pig on the road. Traffic police officers attempted to catch it with a rope, but the animal bolted toward the roadside. Officers then surrounded it together, turning the highway into an unexpected chase scene until the situation was brought under control.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Nikkei index hits new intraday high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Nikkei index hits new intraday high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East.

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Nikkei index hits new intraday high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East.

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China: Egg-Sized Hailstones Blanket Streets in Baise as Violent Storm Sweeps Guangxi

On April 16, 2026, a violent hailstorm swept through Tianlin County, Baise, Guangxi, China, battering roads with egg-sized hailstones and blanketing streets in white. On April 18, the Tianlin County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange hail alert at 4:58 am, warning that strong convective weather would affect several towns, including Dingan, Badu, and Leli, within six hours.

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Football: ACLE

Yuki Souma (L) of Japan's Machida Zelvia opens the scoring against goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbaali (R) of United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Yuki Souma (L) of Japan's Machida Zelvia opens the scoring against goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbaali (R) of United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia manager Go Kuroda (R) and United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli manager Paulo Sousa greet each other ahead of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Tete Yengi (99) of Japan's Machida Zelvia (25) and Igor Gomes of United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli vie for the ball in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Daihachi Okamura (L) of Japan's Machida Zelvia and Mateusao of United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli vie for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Erik (L) of Japan's Machida Zelvia vies for the ball in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match against United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Football: ACLE

Erik (L) of Japan's Machida Zelvia vies for the ball in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match against United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Football: ACLE

Henry Mochizuki (R) of Japan's Machida Zelvia and Guilherme Bala of United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli vie for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Henry Mochizuki (R) of Japan's Machida Zelvia and Guilherme Bala of United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli vie for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 21, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Yuki Souma of Japan's Machida Zelvia reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match against United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Football: ACLE

Yuki Souma of Japan's Machida Zelvia reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match against United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Football: ACLE

Yuki Souma (L) of Japan's Machida Zelvia opens the scoring against goalkeeper Hamad Al Meqbaali (22) of United Arab Emirates club Shabab Al Ahli in the first half of an Asian Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on April 21, 2026.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters.

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China: Truck Spins 360 Degrees on Icy Highway, Regains Control Without Crashing

On December 19, 2025, on an icy highway in Gansu, China, a cargo truck lost traction and spun a full 360 degrees across the frozen road, briefly facing oncoming traffic. Despite the dangerous conditions, the driver kept the truck upright, avoided other vehicles and barriers, and steered back into the correct lane. The truck then pulled over and came to a stop as traffic resumed.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) reacts after allowing an RBI single by Jung Hoo Lee (R) of the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 21, 2026.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency director general and a candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency director general and a candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet, a former Chilean president and candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

An electronic bulletin board in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture shows on April 21, 2026, that the weather agency's "Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory" is in place, alerting people about the increased risk of another strong earthquake following a powerful one that hit northeastern and northern Japan the previous day.

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US: Explosion and Fire Erupt at Oil Well Site in Nacogdoches County, Texas

An explosion and fire were reported at an oil well site in southern Nacogdoches County, Texas late Monday, April 20. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all workers have been accounted for and evacuated. Emergency response teams are on scene, and nearby residents are being evacuated as a precaution.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Firefighters gather around the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, after a worker lost consciousness while trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Firefighters gather around the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, after a worker lost consciousness while trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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China: Deer Caught on Camera Chewing Exam Papers in Sichuan

On November 3, 2025, in Sichuan, a video captured a small deer standing next to a desk where a stack of exam papers had been left behind and chewing on them as if they were leaves after the deer wandered onto a school campus and strayed into an empty classroom just before the evening study session began.

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Traffic control glitch delay flights at Haneda airport

An electronic signboard at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, notifies passengers of flight delays caused by a glitch in its air traffic control system.

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Traffic control glitch delay flights at Haneda airport

An electronic signboard at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, notifies passengers of flight delays caused by a glitch in its air traffic control system.

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Traffic control glitch delay flights at Haneda airport

An electronic signboard at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, notifies passengers of flight delays caused by a glitch in its air traffic control system.