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Japan crown prince at high school cultural festival

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (C, L) and Crown Princess Kiko (C, R) watch a parade during a national high school cultural festival in Akita, northeastern Japan, on July 26, 2026.

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Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita (C), governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, makes a speech in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

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Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita (C), governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, makes a speech in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

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Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita (C) governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, celebrates in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2026.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A woman sprinkles water on a street in Mino in Gifu Prefecture on July 24, 2026, as the mercury reaches 40.2 C in the central Japan city, topping 40 C to mark a "cruelly hot day," the term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako (C, back) attends the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury reaching 40 C on July 23, 2026, marking a "cruelly hot day," a term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury reaching 40 C on July 23, 2026, marking a "cruelly hot day," a term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts (R) after a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 22, 2026.

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Summer heat in Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Isesaki Station in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, shows the mercury at 40 C on July 22, 2026.

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Summer heat in Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Isesaki Station in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, shows the mercury at 40 C on July 22, 2026.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Temperatures reached at least 40 C in three central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Gujo in Gifu Prefecture and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- the same day.

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Summer heat in Japan

People walk under mist showers on a sweltering hot day in Isesaki in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 22, 2026. The mercury topped 40 C in some central Japan cities the same day, the nation marking a "cruelly hot day," a heat warning term used by the country's weather agency this year, for the second straight day.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Two central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- recorded temperatures above the threshold the same day.

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (C) attends a charity concert performed by neuromyelitis optica patients, held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Madonna (C) is pictured during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Madonna (C) is pictured during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (C) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (C) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS (C) perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo (C) instructs his players in the second half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo (C) holds the World Cup trophy following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo (C) raises the World Cup trophy following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump (front, C) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (front, L) present the World Cup trophy to Spain's Rodri following his team's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) present the World Cup trophy to Spain's Rodri following his team's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (C) and teammates celebrate following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates are pictured following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) heads to the medal ceremony surrounded by Spain players following a 1-0 loss in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) heads to the medal ceremony following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) heads to the medal ceremony surrounded by Spain players following a 1-0 loss in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) is challenged by Spain's Ferran Torres (7) and Martin Zubimendi in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) passes the ball in the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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US: Torrential Rain Batters New York City, Triggers Flash Floods 3

New York City was battered by torrential rain, pea-sized hail and thunderstorms on Saturday, July 18, triggering flash flood warnings and widespread disruption across the five boroughs.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (C) celebrates after scoring the team's sixth goal during second-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps (C) speaks to his players following a 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (C) and teammates are pictured after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (C) scores the team's second goal with a header in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England' Harry Kane (C) and teammates are pictured after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England' Harry Kane (C) and teammates are pictured after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C) runs after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (L) and Reece James after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) scores the winner 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

England's Anthony Gordon (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the second 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

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) runs after scoring 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.