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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the third inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Japan: Bear Captured After Series of Sightings in Utsunomiya, North of Tokyo

On Tuesday, June 9, a bear was captured in Utsunomiya, the capital and most populous city of Tochigi Prefecture, located approximately 105 kilometers north of Tokyo, following a series of sightings over the weekend.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

TOKYO, Japan, June 5 Kyodo - Noboru Yamada, chairman of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co., and Masataka Kubo, chairman of another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., shake hands at the end of a joint press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, held after the two companies reached a basic agreement on business integration. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nikkei tumbles over 3,100 points

TOKYO, Japan, June 8 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,500 points lower in morning trading on June 8, 2026, after briefly tumbling over 3,100 points. (Kyodo)

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Japan-Malaysia summit

Japan-Malaysia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim shake hands after holding a joint press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026.

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Japan-Malaysia summit

Japan-Malaysia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim hold a joint press conference after their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani slides to second base after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

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China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

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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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Philippines: People Evacuate General Santos Airport Building After M7.8 Earthquake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines on Monday at 7:37 a.m. local time, killing at least 37 people and causing buildings to collapse. Footage shows the moment the earthquake hit at General Santos International Airport, with people screaming, ducking down, and evacuating the building.

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Spain: Fire Ravages Arcofrut Cooperative in Lleida, Prompting Evacuations

Firefighters brought a major blaze under control on Tuesday morning, June 9, at the Arcofrut fruit cooperative in Lleida, Spain, after it broke out late Monday night, June 8 and spread rapidly through the facility's exterior and two of its three warehouses. Four people suffered minor injuries, nearby residents were briefly evacuated over fears of an ammonia tank explosion, and authorities are investigating whether the fire was deliberately set after indications it may have started at two separate points.

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China: Lost Owl Hides Under Exercise Equipment in Henan

On April 29, 2026, in Henan, central China, a small owl was filmed hiding under outdoor exercise equipment after apparently losing its way. The owl gazed around with wide eyes, visibly disoriented. Since owls have limited daytime vision, onlookers worried for its safety. Staff later arrived to assist, but found the owl had already flown off on its own — likely after dark.

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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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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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China: Peacocks Spread Their Colorful Tails in Courtship Display in Nantong

On May 9, 2026, a video from Nantong, Jiangsu province, eastern China, captured a group of peacocks displaying their feathers all at once. Pure white peacocks, green peacocks, and mixed white-and-green peacocks spread their large, fan-like tails one after another to attract mates — creating a spectacular sight for onlookers.

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China: Scooter Rider Unhurt After Thick Branch Falls on Her in Chaoshan

On May 26, 2026, surveillance footage from Chaoshan, Guangdong, China, captured a thick branch suddenly falling onto a woman riding an electric scooter. Her helmet cushioned the impact, and she got caught in the branch's Y-shaped fork but was unharmed. A nearby man quickly rushed over to free her and moved the branch aside to protect other passersby.

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China: Guppies Change Color After Being Transferred to Black Basin in Guangxi

On May 22, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed guppies appearing to change color instantly — turning from pink to blue — when transferred from a white basin to a black one. Chinese netizens noted that guppies are tropical fish whose body color can be influenced by their surrounding environment.

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Peru presidential runoff election

Peru presidential runoff election

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, smiles after casting her vote at a polling station for the presidential runoff election in Lima on June 7, 2026.

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Nikkei ends over 2,500 points lower

Nikkei ends over 2,500 points lower

Financial data screens at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,500 points lower on June 8, 2026, after briefly tumbling over 3,100 points.

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Peru presidential runoff election

Peru presidential runoff election

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, waves to supporters after casting her vote at a polling station for the presidential runoff election in Lima on June 7, 2026.

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1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on June 8, 2026, four days after the first anniversary of him taking office. (Pool photo)

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1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on June 8, 2026, four days after the first anniversary of him taking office. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated with a sunflower seed shower in front of the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in his second at-bat in the first inning during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie on the 13th hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 7, 2026.

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Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama (L) of Japan is pictured after making a birdie putt on the 13th hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Golf: Memorial Tournament

Golf: Memorial Tournament

J.T. Poston of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nelly Korda of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 7, 2026.

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Golf: Yonex Ladies

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Rin Yoshida poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Yonex Ladies golf tournament at the Yonex Country Club in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on June 7, 2026.

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