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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis players (from L) Rin Mende, Miyu Nagasaki, Hina Hayata, Miwa Harimoto and Mima Ito pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's team silver at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

China's Qiu Qiyuan (C) poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's uneven bars at Nagoya General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Misa Nishiyama (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Zhang Qingying of China.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

China's Lan Xingyu (C) poses after winning gold in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics rings at Nagoya General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Kiichi Kaneta (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Zou Jingyuan of China.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis players (from L) Hiroto Shinozuka, Tomokazu Harimoto, head coach Seiya Kishikawa, Sora Matsushima and Shunsuke Togami pose after beating China in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Table tennis

Japanese table tennis players (from L) Hiroto Shinozuka, Tomokazu Harimoto, head coach Seiya Kishikawa, Sora Matsushima and Shunsuke Togami pose after beating China in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's team final at Sky Hall Toyota in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Causes Landslides Across Kanto Region 5

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while nearly 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

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Thailand: Heavy Rain Brings Widespread Flooding Across Several Regions

Thailand’s weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rain from Wednesday, September 23, through September 27 across the North, lower Northeast, Central region including Bangkok, East, and South. Flooding hit Pattaya and Chonburi, submerging Highway 331 in Si Racha. A foreign man went missing after being swept away in a Pattaya canal.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Denis Petrashov (L) of Kyrgyzstan and bronze medalist Cho Sung Jae of South Korea.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Kotomi Kato (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 200-meter breaststroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Park Si Eun (L) of South Korea and bronze medalist Zhu Leiju of China.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 6

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. At least 10 people were confirmed dead and four remained missing in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, while around 1.9 million people across eastern Japan were placed under evacuation orders at the height of the storm. Widespread transport disruptions were also reported, with more than 270 flights canceled.

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India: Ghee-Laden Truck Overturns on Highway Near Moradabad, Locals Collect Spilled Cargo

A truck carrying desi ghee overturned on the Delhi-Lucknow highway near Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, spilling a large quantity of its cargo onto the road. Visuals show local residents gathering at the scene and collecting the spilled ghee in buckets and containers. Police reached the location and took steps to manage the situation and control traffic.

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China: Motorcyclists Flee as Water Buffalo Herd Charges Toward Them

On September 16, 2026, in Danzhou, Hainan province, several motorcyclists suddenly encountered a herd of water buffalo on the road. As the animals moved toward two riders, one quickly turned his motorcycle around and drove away. The second rider had less time to react. As several buffalo rushed closer, the rider abandoned the motorcycle and ran down the road on foot.

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India: Heavy September Snowfall Covers Khardung La Pass in Ladakh

Heavy snowfall blanketed Khardung La Pass in Ladakh on September 23, covering roads and reducing visibility in the high-altitude area. Visuals show snow-covered roads with vehicles lined up along the route as people navigate the wintry conditions. Vehicles were reportedly held at the Spang Chanmo check post following the snowfall.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Canoe Sprint

(from L) Japan's Yuito Sakai, Ryuji Matsushiro, Akihiro Inoue and Masaya Tanaka pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's kayak four 500 meter bronze at Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course in Miyoshi in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Canoe Sprint

(from L) Japan's Masaya Tanaka, Akihiro Inoue, Ryuji Matsushiro and Yuito Sakai compete en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's kayak four 500 meter bronze at Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course in Miyoshi in Aichi prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Canoe Sprint

(from L) Japan's Yuito Sakai, Ryuji Matsushiro, Akihiro Inoue and Masaya Tanaka pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's kayak four 500 meter bronze at Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course in Miyoshi in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Canoe Sprint

(from L) Japan's Masaya Tanaka, Akihiro Inoue, Ryuji Matsushiro and Yuito Sakai compete en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's kayak four 500 meter bronze at Miyoshi Lake Canoe Course in Miyoshi in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado (R) hits a two-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L), and catcher Will Smith watch during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado (R) hits a two-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L), and catcher Will Smith watch during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2026.

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China: Man Rescues Drowning Labrador Using Zip Tie Loop

On Wednesday, September 16, a man in Guilin, Guangxi, stood on a riverbank and tried several ways to reach a Labrador struggling in the water. After his earlier attempts failed, he linked zip ties into a large loop and lowered it toward the dog. He adjusted the loop repeatedly until it was secured around the dog, then pulled the exhausted Labrador to the bank and lifted it onto dry ground.

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China: Blue Sheep Makes Daring Leap Across Rushing River in Hohhot

On September 14, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a blue sheep was stranded on a rock as strong currents rushed around it. It stood still for several moments, looking toward the opposite bank for a place to cross. After hesitating and shifting its position, it backed up slightly for a running start, then charged forward and jumped over the rushing water.

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China: Man Frees Cow Trapped in Wire Fence During Road Trip

On September 18, in Keketuohai, Xinjiang, a man on a road trip was filmed helping a brown cow trapped behind a wire fence. The cow's head was tightly tangled in the wire, leaving it unable to free itself. The man reached through the fence and gripped the wires around its horns and head. He pulled hard to untangle or break the wire and free the distressed animal.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 3

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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China: Horse Walks Awkwardly With New Leg Guards

On September 9, 2026, in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, a horse was filmed struggling to adjust to new protective leg guards. A man led the horse toward a grassy area with red guards fitted on its two rear legs. Unfamiliar with the equipment, the horse lifted its back hooves unusually high with each step, making its walk look awkward and uneven.

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China: Sheep Knocks Tourist Down on Hulunbuir Grassland

On September 12, 2026, in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, as a tourist was enjoying the scenery of blue skies and green grass, a sheep began chasing him. The animal repeatedly butted him with its head and eventually knocked him onto the grass. Another person then came over and led the sheep away.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2026, shows a fallen tree and a road caved in by a mudslide near the border between Chiba and Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction. Video shows police charging protesters in central Madrid on Wednesday night after demonstrators staged a sit-in on Paseo de la Castellana.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 2

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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India: Biker Escapes as Tractor Hits Motorcycle at Fuel Station in Jaipur

A motorcyclist escaped after a tractor struck and severely damaged his motorcycle at a fuel station in Pingun village, Jaipur. CCTV footage reportedly shows the tractor moving toward the rider before hitting the motorcycle, with the rider running toward the fuel station building. Police registered a case following a complaint by the motorcyclist and said the two men were involved in a prior money dispute.

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China: Golden Retriever Meets Spotted Seal at Sea

On September 18, 2026, on Dachangshan Island in Dalian, Liaoning, a golden retriever met a spotted seal named Nana, a national first-class protected animal in China. The seal slowly swam toward the dog and raised its head for a closer look. The golden retriever appeared surprised and remained almost motionless in the water. The video ends with a group of beachgoers filming the spotted seal, as it was a rare sight.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rowers Chika Yonezawa (R) and Chiaki Tomita pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games lightweight women's double sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rowers Chika Yonezawa (R) and Chiaki Tomita pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games lightweight women's double sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rowers Chika Yonezawa (R) and Chiaki Tomita pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games lightweight women's double sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rowers Chika Yonezawa (R) and Chiaki Tomita compete en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games lightweight women's double sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rower Tatsuya Sakurama poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's single sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rower Tatsuya Sakurama poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's single sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rower Tatsuya Sakurama competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's single sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Rowing

Japanese rower Tatsuya Sakurama poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's single sculls bronze at Nagaragawa International Regatta Course straddling Aichi and Gifu prefectures, central Japan, on Sept. 24, 2026.

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India: Pinaka Rocket Launchers Conduct Live-Fire Drill During India-US Military Exercise

Indian and US Army personnel conducted joint live-fire training during Yudh Abhyas 2026 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. Visuals show Indian Army Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers firing across the desert terrain as part of the exercise. The training focused on coordinated operations and interoperability between the two forces.

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Relatives of abductees in Washington

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference in Washington on Sept. 23, 2026, following meetings with U.S. government officials and lawmakers to get their backing for a resolution of the decades-long issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978.

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Relatives of abductees in Washington

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference in Washington on Sept. 23, 2026, following meetings with U.S. government officials and lawmakers to get their backing for a resolution of the decades-long issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978.

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India: Ronaldinho Arrives in Kochi Ahead of Exhibition Match Against India All Stars

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrived in Kochi, Kerala, ahead of the "Return of the Titans" exhibition match between Brazil Legends and India All Stars on Tuesday, September 22. Visuals show Ronaldinho arriving in the city as fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the former Brazil international. The Brazil Legends lineup includes Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and other former internationals, while India All Stars features several Kerala football icons.

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U.N. Security Council on AI and international security

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the ongoing war in Ukraine at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 23, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council on AI and international security

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the ongoing war in Ukraine at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 23, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council on AI and international security

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the ongoing war in Ukraine at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 23, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council on AI and international security

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI, briefs a U.N. Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence and international security at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 23, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council on AI and international security

A U.N. Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence and international security is held at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 23, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council on AI and international security

A U.N. Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence and international security is held at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

(from L) Japan's Rina Kishi, Misa Nishiyama, Aiko Sugihara, Haruka Nakamura and Mana Okamura pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics team silver at Nagoya General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

(from L) Japan's Rina Kishi, Misa Nishiyama, Aiko Sugihara, Haruka Nakamura and Mana Okamura pose after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics team silver at Nagoya General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.