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China: Rescuer Carefully Frees Duckling Trapped by Fishing Hook

A wild duckling entangled in fishing line and a hook was carefully freed by a rescuer in Inner Mongolia on June 10. The rescuer slowly approached the distressed bird, removed the barbed hook without causing further injury, and released it back into the water, where it swam off to rejoin its flock.

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China: Chimpanzee Trims Its Own Nails at Chongqing Wildlife Park

A chimpanzee at Chongqing Wildlife Park was filmed carefully trimming its own nails with a nail clipper on March 6, holding the tool in its right hand and focusing on its left little finger. The chimpanzee’s movements and facial expression looked very similar to those of a human. It appeared calm and focused while handling the nail clipper.

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Switzerland: Anti-G7 Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva, Car Set on Fire

Anti-G7 protesters clashed with police in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, June 14, on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Demonstrators threw bottles, stones, and firecrackers, while police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. A car was also set on fire during the unrest.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region 2

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric (L) trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) and captain Harry Kane attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following the team's 3-0 victory in a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026. Messi completed a hat-trick in the match.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game 2

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

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Shiseido Sign and Logo

Shiseido Sign and Logo

Shiseido Sign and Logo=June 15,2026,Kanagawa

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Sumisho Agro International sign and logo

Sumisho Agro International sign and logo

Sumisho Agro International sign and logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo

Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo

Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo=June 11,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Steel Sign and Logo

Nippon Steel Sign and Logo

Nippon Steel Sign and Logo=June 11,2026,Tokyo

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Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo

Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo

Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo=June 11,2026,Tokyo

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ACSL Sign and Logo

ACSL Sign and Logo

ACSL Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Information Sign and Logo

Mitsui Information Sign and Logo

Mitsui Information Sign and Logo=June 15,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Information Sign and Logo

Mitsui Information Sign and Logo

Mitsui Information Sign and Logo=June 15,2026,Tokyo

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Calbee Kappa Ebisen—Black-and-White Packaging

Calbee Kappa Ebisen—Black-and-White Packaging

Calbee Kappa Ebisen—Black-and-White Packaging=June 12,2026,Japan

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Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Information Sign and Logo

Mitsui Information Sign and Logo

Mitsui Information Sign and Logo=June 15,2026,Tokyo

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SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank holds a press conference to announce new OpenAI services for businesses. The photo shows Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo

Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo

Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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ACSL Sign and Logo

ACSL Sign and Logo

ACSL Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo

Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo

Daiichi Sankyo Sign and Logo=June 11,2026,Tokyo

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Ceremony Marking the Nikkei Average Reaching 70,000 Yen

Ceremony Marking the Nikkei Average Reaching 70,000 Yen

Iwai Cosmo Securities held a ceremony to celebrate the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily surpassing 70,000 yen during trading hours on June 16, 2026. The photo shows, from left to right, Mr. Yagi, General Manager of the Sales Division, and Mr. Honma, Head of the Tokyo Call Center.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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Sumisho Agro International sign and logo

Sumisho Agro International sign and logo

Sumisho Agro International sign and logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Ceremony Marking the Nikkei Average Reaching 70,000 Yen

Ceremony Marking the Nikkei Average Reaching 70,000 Yen

Iwai Cosmo Securities held a ceremony to celebrate the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily surpassing 70,000 yen during trading hours on June 16, 2026. The photo shows, from left to right, Mr. Yagi, General Manager of the Sales Division, and Mr. Honma, Head of the Tokyo Call Center.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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IHI Sign and Logo

IHI Sign and Logo

IHI Sign and Logo=June 15,2026,Tokyo

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ACSL Sign and Logo

ACSL Sign and Logo

ACSL Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo

Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo

Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo

Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo

Ito-Yokado Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank holds a press conference to announce new OpenAI services for businesses. The photo shows Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank holds a press conference to announce new OpenAI services for businesses. The photo shows Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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Ceremony Marking the Nikkei Average Reaching 70,000 Yen

Ceremony Marking the Nikkei Average Reaching 70,000 Yen

Iwai Cosmo Securities held a ceremony to celebrate the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily surpassing 70,000 yen during trading hours on June 16, 2026. The photo shows, from left to right, Mr. Yagi, General Manager of the Sales Division, and Mr. Honma, Head of the Tokyo Call Center.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank holds a press conference to announce new OpenAI services for businesses. The photo shows Colin Jarvis, Chief Technology Officer of SB OAJ Japan.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank and OpenAI: Press Conference to Announce New Services for Businesses

SoftBank holds a press conference to announce new OpenAI services for businesses. The photo shows, from left to right, Masayoshi Son, Chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, and Mark Chen, Chief Research Officer of OpenAI Group PBC.=June 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo

Fujikura Sign and Logo=June 10,2026,Tokyo

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World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

(From L on front row) U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, (from L on back row) Kenyan President William Ruto, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pose during a Group of Seven summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (C), U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and other leaders of the Group of Seven countries leave a summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (C), U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and other leaders of the Group of Seven countries leave a summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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US: Upriver Fire Rages Through Spokane Area, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire dubbed Upriver Fire burned more than 200 acres near Spokane's Beacon Hill on Tuesday, June 16. The blaze forced "Go Now" evacuation orders for more than 11,000 residents as some structures were lost and no injuries were reported.

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