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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi in Berlin

Reza Pahlavi, an exiled Iranian political opposition leader and the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the deposed Shah of Iran, holds a press conference during a visit to Berlin on April 23, 2026.

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Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi in Berlin

Reza Pahlavi, an exiled Iranian political opposition leader and the son of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the deposed Shah of Iran, holds a press conference during a visit to Berlin on April 23, 2026.

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Mine-Akiyoshidai added to UNESCO geoparks list

People pose for a photo during a celebration in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on April 23, 2026, after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council added Mine-Akiyoshidai karst plateau in the western Japan city to its geoparks list.

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Mine-Akiyoshidai added to UNESCO geoparks list

People celebrate in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on April 23, 2026, after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council added Mine-Akiyoshidai karst plateau in the western Japan city to its geoparks list.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Tigers

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato hits a two-run home run off Yomiuri Giants right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning of a Central League baseball game at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Tigers

Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato hits a two-run home run off Yomiuri Giants right-hander Masahiro Tanaka in the first inning of a Central League baseball game at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on April 16, 2026.

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AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Fiscal AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

Photo taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows the interior of container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall.

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

Photo taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows the interior of container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall.

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

Photo taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall.

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

Photo taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall.

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

Photo taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall.

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

Photo taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows the interior of container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad dribbles the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on April 22, 2026.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo (L) of Real Sociedad dribbles the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on April 22, 2026.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad heads the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front, R) and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo (far L) are pictured ahead of the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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China: Vendor Struggles to Hold Snack Cart During Strong Winds in Chengdu

On April 19, 2026, in Chengdu, located in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, a video recorded severe wind caused by strong convective weather. On a city street, a snack vendor selling corn nearly lost control of his food cart as powerful gusts pushed it sideways. The man rushed to grab the cart and hold it in place. Another person quickly came over to help, and together they managed to keep the cart from being blown away completely. Even so, the wind still caused damage nearby. A chair was blown over, and another stall was knocked down, with one of the table legs breaking in the process. The whole scene looked chaotic as the gusts continued moving through the area.

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China: Runaway Pig Halts Highway Traffic in Xi’an

A highway in Xi'an was brought to a standstill — not by an accident, but by a large pig on the road. Traffic police officers attempted to catch it with a rope, but the animal bolted toward the roadside. Officers then surrounded it together, turning the highway into an unexpected chase scene until the situation was brought under control.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Japan-Montenegro talks in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic (far L) hold talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.