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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Aonishiki is pictured at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato is pictured at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato (top) waves at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken in Paris on June 9, 2026, shows a billboard promoting a June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris after ones in 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken in Paris on June 9, 2026, shows a billboard promoting a June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris after ones in 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the JSA event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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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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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu meets the press 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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Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (C) and other participants offer silent prayers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, during an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

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Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the press ahead of an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

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Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

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Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other participants take a group photo during an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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China: Arowana Caught Swimming With Turtle in Its Mouth in Tai’an

A video captured a curious aquarium moment in Tai’an on August 30. A golden arowana swam slowly inside a tank with something unusual in its mouth. Clamped between its jaws was a small turtle, which looked helpless as the big fish carried it around. The turtle stretched out its neck as if ready to escape at any moment, but the arowana kept gliding smoothly through the water.

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Sandrine Bonnaire in rehearsal for the text reading. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Sandrine Bonnaire in rehearsal for the text reading. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and Rehearsal for The Tribute to Robert Badinter - Paris

Preparation and rehearsal of the nation's tribute to Robert Badinter for his entry into the Pantheon, which will take place on October 9, 2025, the anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the bill for which he supported before Parliament. Robert Badinter, former Minister of Justice from 1981 to 1986, President of the Constitutional Council from 1986 to 1995, and former Senator from 1995 to 2011. Paris , France on October 8, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dead at 91

Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dead at 91

SPECIAL FEE MILAN - MILAN - SPECIAL FEE EMPORIO ARMANI IN VIA DURINI (MILAN - 1986, July 09, DE BELLIS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Retrial of man over 1986 murder

KANAZAWA, Japan, July 18 Kyodo - Supporters and attorneys of Shoshi Maekawa, who served seven years in prison after being found guilty of the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, hold up banners announcing his acquittal in a retrial in front of the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court in Ishikawa Prefecture, on July 18, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Shoshi Maekawa (back, R), a 60-year-old who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, celebrates with supporters at a restaurant in Kanazawa, central Japan, on July 18, 2025, after a high court acquitted him at the conclusion of a retrial earlier in the day.

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Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Shoshi Maekawa, a 60-year-old who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, celebrates with supporters at a restaurant in Kanazawa, central Japan, on July 18, 2025, after a high court acquitted him at the conclusion of a retrial earlier in the day.

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Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Shoshi Maekawa, a 60-year-old who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, holds a press conference in Kanazawa, central Japan, on July 18, 2025, after a high court acquitted him at the conclusion of a retrial earlier in the day.

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Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Shoshi Maekawa, a 60-year-old who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, holds a press conference in Kanazawa, central Japan, on July 18, 2025, after a high court acquitted him at the conclusion of a retrial earlier in the day.

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Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Japan court acquits man of 1986 schoolgirl murder in retrial

Shoshi Maekawa, a 60-year-old who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, holds a press conference in Kanazawa, central Japan, on July 18, 2025, after a high court acquitted him at the conclusion of a retrial earlier in the day.

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Retrial of man over 1986 murder

Retrial of man over 1986 murder

Supporters and attorneys of Shoshi Maekawa, who served seven years in prison after being found guilty of the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, hold up banners announcing his acquittal in a retrial in front of the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court in Ishikawa Prefecture, on July 18, 2025.

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Retrial of man over 1986 murder

Retrial of man over 1986 murder

Shoshi Maekawa (C), who served seven years in prison after being found guilty of the 1986 murder of a junior high school student, walks with his supporters and attorneys to the Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court in Ishikawa Prefecture, on July 18, 2025, ahead of the ruling in his retrial.

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James Miller Speaks in Washington, DC

James Miller Speaks in Washington, DC

James C. Miller III, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) speaks in Washington, DC on April 8, 1986. Photo by Arnie Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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James Miller Speaks in Washington, DC

James Miller Speaks in Washington, DC

James C. Miller III, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) speaks in Washington, DC on April 8, 1986. Photo by Arnie Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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James Miller Speaks in Washington, DC

James Miller Speaks in Washington, DC

James C. Miller III, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) speaks in Washington, DC on April 8, 1986. Photo by Arnie Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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