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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Japan Supporters Clean Up Dallas Stadium After Netherlands Draw

Japanese fans continued their tradition of cleaning up the stadium after their team's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium on Sunday, June 14. The practice stems from a Japanese cultural philosophy of leaving a place as it was found, a habit instilled from elementary school, and has been a hallmark of Japanese supporters at World Cup tournaments.

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Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni (R) are pictured at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome following their talks on June 15, 2026.

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India: Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan, Bringing Traffic to a Standstill

A massive dust storm swept across Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday, June 15, as strong winds and thick clouds of dust reduced visibility to near zero, bringing traffic on major highways to a standstill. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution, and the storm was reported as part of a series of intense pre-monsoon weather events that have affected several parts of Rajasthan in recent weeks.

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UK: Over 1,000 Cyclists Take Part in Naked Bike Ride in London

More than 1,000 cyclists took part in London's annual World Naked Bike Ride on Sunday, June 14. The event has been held in the capital every year since 2004 in protest against oil dependency and car culture, while celebrating body freedom.

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Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni attend a press event following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni attend a press event following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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El Salvador: Giant World Cup Inflatable Ball Rolls Through Streets Amid Inclement Weather

A giant inflatable soccer ball used as a World Cup promotional display broke free from its structure during heavy rain and strong winds. The ball rolled through the streets of Zona Rosa, drawing the attention of drivers and pedestrians who witnessed the unusual scene. According to the person who took the videos, the ball came out of Bambú Plaza.

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Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area 2

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

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UK: Thousands Join Counter-Protest Against Far-Right March in Brighton

Anti-immigration group South East Patriots held a "Stop the Boats" march in Brighton city center on Saturday, June 13, drawing around 300 supporters. A counter-protest under the banner of Carnival Against Fascism drew an estimated 4,000 people. Police deployed riot officers after items were thrown, and eight people were arrested on charges including assaulting a police officer, breach of the peace, and possession of a pyrotechnic item.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo leaves the stadium on a wheelchair after injuring his left knee during a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Hiroki Ito (21) and Daichi Kamada (15) vie for the ball with Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The opening ceremony is held at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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US: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding Near Waco, Texas, Cars Stranded

Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding in the Waco area of central Texas on Sunday night, June 14. Central and southern McLennan County recorded the highest totals, with rainfall estimated between three and five inches. Multiple vehicles were stranded in floodwaters on southbound I-35 between Waco and Hewitt, prompting rescue operations by first responders.

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War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Smoke rise above buildings in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following a Russian missile and drone attack.

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War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Smoke rise above buildings in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following a Russian missile and drone attack.

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China: Meerkat Falls off Wooden Post at Chengdu Zoo

A meerkat at the Chengdu Happy Valley animal exhibit in Sichuan province was caught on video sitting on a wooden post, its distinctive dark eye circles drawing attention from nearby visitors. The animal appeared calm as it watched the crowd. Without warning, it lost its balance and tumbled off the post to the ground, prompting laughter from onlookers.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (front, L) and her daughter Princess Kako (far L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Golf: Dow Championship

Golf: Dow Championship

Gina Kim (R) and Yana Wilson, both of the United States, pose with trophies after winning the Dow Championship golf tournament on June 14, 2026, at Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan.

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[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NEW YORK, United States, June 11 Kyodo - A building in New York's Times Square projects a video in support of the Japan national football team in the early hours of June 11, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. (Kyodo)

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US: School Buses Torched Near NYC Port Authority as Knicks Celebrations Turn Violent

Chaos erupted overnight Saturday into Sunday, June 14, as fans celebrated the New York Knicks' NBA championship victory. Five school buses were set on fire or destroyed with bats near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. There was also a shooting report where a 17-year-old boy was shot during celebrations, and 63 people were arrested.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Iran Team Arrives in Los Angeles on Day of Peace Deal Announcement

Iran's national soccer team arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14, ahead of their World Cup Group G opener against New Zealand the following day. The team's arrival at their hotel in Manhattan Beach drew a crowd of mixed reactions, with Iranian supporters, American flag-waving onlookers, and protesters shouting "Shame on you" gathering outside, on the same day the United States and Iran announced a peace deal.

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US: Heavy Hail and Fierce Winds Strike Omaha, Nebraska

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Omaha area, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13, bringing winds of up to 60 mph and large hai.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (front) and Daichi Kamada hug following a 2-2 draw in a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil fans gather in New York's Times Square on June 12, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters collect trash after a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Mexico: Protesters Clash With Police Outside Stadium as World Cup Opens in CDMX

Clashes broke out between protesters and police outside Azteca Stadium in Mexico City just before the World Cup opening match on June 11, as nearly 200 hooded individuals broke away from larger protest groups and confronted law enforcement, temporarily shutting down nearby metro stations. Teachers and families of Mexico's disappeared also marched separately, using the global spotlight to press demands on education reform and the country's missing persons crisis.

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (4th from L) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (3rd from L) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (2nd from L) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (4th from R) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (4th from R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (5th from R) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (4th from R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (5th from R) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (4th from L) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (3rd from L) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (4th from R) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japan PM Takaichi at roundtable meeting in London

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, R) and her British counterpart Keir Starmer (C, L) attend a business roundtable meeting in Downing Street in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan (R) and Netherlands players line up ahead of their World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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