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Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha gives an interview in Kyiv on May 1, 2026.

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Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha gives an interview in Kyiv on May 1, 2026.

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Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha gives an interview in Kyiv on May 1, 2026.

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Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Interview with Ukrainian foreign minister

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha gives an interview in Kyiv on May 1, 2026.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

A woman holds copies of an extra edition of a newspaper handed out in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, after Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, who hails from the town, said on social media he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

A woman holds copies of an extra edition of a newspaper handed out in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, after Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, who hails from the town, said on social media he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken in Melbourne on Jan. 13, 2026, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori practicing ahead of an Australian Open men's singles qualifier. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Fayette County, West Virginia, Causing Extensive Damage

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Fayette County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 29, causing extensive damage along Edmond Road and the Lookout area. No injuries were reported, though power lines were downed, causing widespread outages. No tornado warning was issued at the time of the storm.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 156 yen range

Dollar tumbles to 156 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 156 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (2nd from R) visits an outlet of local supermarket chain unimart, which has a section for Japanese food, in Dhaka on April 29, 2026.

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China: Video Captures Boy Saving Baby Sister from Falling Off Bed in Hebei

On February 16, 2026, in Hebei, a video captured a boy sitting at the bedside and keeping an eye on his sister. Within seconds, her balance gave way and she slid toward the edge. The camera showed the boy react without hesitation. He leaned forward, extended both arms, and caught her just as her body passed the mattress line.

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NPT review conference in New York

NPT review conference in New York

Toshiko Hamanaka (R), assistant secretary general of Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks about her experience of the bombing at an event in New York on April 29, 2026. The event, hosted by four anti-nuclear organizations in Japan, coincides with the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons held at the U.N. headquarters.

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Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Toshiko Hamanaka (far R), assistant secretary general of Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks about her experience of the bombing at an event in New York on April 29, 2026. The event, hosted by four anti-nuclear organizations in Japan, coincides with the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons held at the U.N. headquarters.

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China: Off-Road Team Rescues Camel Trapped in Wire Fencing in Inner Mongolia

On April 24, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rescue mission unfolding along a desert crossing route from the sacred tree area of the Ulan Buh Desert to Ji’aobao. Members of an off-road team spotted a camel that had been stuck for three to four days, its leg tightly entangled in wire fencing. The team leader carefully crouched down and began cutting away the metal wires wrapped around the animal’s leg, taking care not to cause further injury. The camel appeared exhausted and weak, remaining motionless even after being freed, its legs stiff from prolonged restraint. The video ended with the camel gradually managing to stand up, wobbling at first before stabilizing itself as the rescuers looked on.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Alex Freeland (76) jumps after an overthrow by Shohei Ohtani (17) as Miami Marlins' Agustin Ramirez (bottom) steals second during the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani reacts as Miami Marlins' Christopher Morel (5) scores on an RBI single by Kyle Stowers in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after allowing an RBI single to Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers (L) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after allowing an RBI single to Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers (L) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after allowing an RBI single to Miami Marlins' Kyle Stowers (L) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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China: Ice Slowly Forms Over Flowing Water, Creating Natural Topographic Map

This is the mesmerizing moment that a thin sheet of ice slowly take shape, revealing flowing water beneath and turning an ordinary surface into something that looked like a natural contour map. On February 8, 2026, in Henan, China, the video captured a quiet winter scene as a fragile layer of ice formed over shallow water. The camera showed the surface changing minute by minute, with clear channels still moving underneath while the top gradually stiffened. Ripples traced soft lines, and the freezing process followed the subtle height differences of the ground, creating patterns that resembled the lines on a topographic chart. As the cold tightened its grip, the translucent sheet thickened, and the movement below became slower and more deliberate. The contrast between motion and stillness made the process easy to follow, and the viewer could see where water continued to run and where it had already been sealed by ice.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (bottom) strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double off Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits an RBI double off Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits an RBI double off Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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NPT review conference kicks off

NPT review conference kicks off

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw (L) speaks during the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026. The assistant secretary for arms control and nonproliferation expressed an objection to Iran's election as one of 34 vice presidents of the NPT review conference.

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Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Jiro Hamasumi, (C) secretary general of Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, and others pose for a photo at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of an exhibition, commemorating 80 years since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. The exhibition, sponsored by Hidankyo, coincides with the start of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters.

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Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

An atomic bomb exhibition begins at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026. Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, commemorates 80 years since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, coinciding with the start of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters.

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Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

An atomic bomb exhibition begins at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026. Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, commemorates 80 years since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, coinciding with the start of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters.

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Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

Atomic bomb exhibition in New York

An atomic bomb exhibition begins at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026. Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, commemorates 80 years since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, coinciding with the start of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters.

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Beijing motor show

Beijing motor show

Geely Automobile exhibits an engine model for hybrid vehicles at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 26, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Beijing motor show

Geely Automobile exhibits an engine model for hybrid vehicles at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 26, 2026.

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Nikkei index hits new intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - 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. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares for an at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Hong Kong: Massive Whale Carcass Washes Ashore at Sai Kung East Country Park

On January 29, 2026, in Ham Tin Bay, Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong, a video captured a huge whale carcass measuring more than 10 meters long lying on the sandy shore after being carried in by waves. The footage showed the remains already in an advanced state of decomposition, with a strong odor spreading across the area.

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China: Kitchen Gas Explosion Caught on Camera in Guangxi

On February 3, 2026, in Guangxi, a video recorded a sudden kitchen accident. The homeowner was cooking when the gas stove knob was turned to an excessively high setting. As the person lifted a metal pan to stir the food, a flame suddenly surged upward. Escaped gas in the air ignited instantly, producing a strong burst of fire.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

Photo shows a cracked glass display case at the Historical Museum of Urahoro in Urahoro, Hokkaido, on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck the northernmost Japanese main island earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

Photo shows a cracked glass display case at the Historical Museum of Urahoro in Urahoro, Hokkaido, on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck the northernmost Japanese main island earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

An expressway signboard in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, displays a speed restriction on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck the northernmost Japanese main island earlier in the day.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

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