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Carp streamers in Hokkaido

Carp streamers in Hokkaido

Carp streamers flutter in the wind over Jozankei hot spring resort in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on April 10, 2026, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

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Carp streamers in Hokkaido

Carp streamers in Hokkaido

Carp streamers flutter in the wind over Jozankei hot spring resort in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on April 10, 2026, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

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Carp streamers in Hokkaido

Carp streamers in Hokkaido

Carp streamers flutter in the wind over Jozankei hot spring resort in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on April 10, 2026, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

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China: Elderly Man Drives Burning Tractor Through Night Roads in Shanxi

On April 5, 2026, in Shanxi, a video captured a dangerous nighttime scene in which an elderly man drove a four-wheeled tractor while the goods on the vehicle were visibly on fire. As the tractor moved forward, flames fell from the back, forming a continuous line of fire along the road.

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Japan: Nara’s Wild Deer Spotted Eating Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture are in full bloom, and deer were seen enjoying the blossoms on Sunday, April 5. In Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild sika deer considered sacred in Shinto tradition freely roam, deer are frequently spotted in spring eating fallen cherry blossom petals from the ground as well as flowers blooming directly on the branches. According to the filmer, deer standing on their hind legs to feed is a rare sight even in Nara Park.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after Daulton Varsho (5) of the Toronto Blue Jays scores on a double by Jesus Sanchez in the third inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 8, 2026.

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Japan: Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against War and Constitutional Revision, Waving Penlights 2

A rally called "4.5 Penlight Rally" was held on Sunday, April 5 at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, where around 6,000 people gathered to protest against war and constitutional revision. Participants waved penlight sticks — commonly used at concerts — featuring their favorite anime and idol characters. The event was organized by "Civil Alliance for Peace and Constitutionalism".

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Japan: Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against War and Constitutional Revision, Waving Penlights 3

A rally called "4.5 Penlight Rally" was held on Sunday, April 5 at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, where around 6,000 people gathered to protest against war and constitutional revision. Participants waved penlight sticks — commonly used at concerts — featuring their favorite anime and idol characters. The event was organized by "Civil Alliance for Peace and Constitutionalism".

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Japan: Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against War and Constitutional Revision, Waving Penlights

A rally called "4.5 Penlight Rally" was held on Sunday, April 5 at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, where around 6,000 people gathered to protest against war and constitutional revision. Participants waved penlight sticks — commonly used at concerts — featuring their favorite anime and idol characters. The event was organized by "Civil Alliance for Peace and Constitutionalism".

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations 2

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Ekiden road relay in India

Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono runs in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, with about 1,000 runners. The relay was organized into teams of four, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian runner.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Ekiden road relay in India

Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono runs in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, with about 1,000 runners. The relay was organized into teams of four, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian runner.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Ekiden road relay in India

About 1,000 people participate in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, in teams of four runners, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian.

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UK: Easter Snow Falls Across Scotland Following Storm Dave 3

Snow fell across parts of Scotland on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following Storm Dave, making it the first White Easter since 2018. Ferry services on the west coast were disrupted and fallen trees blocked several roads.

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UK: Storm Dave Batters Greater Manchester, Bringing Down Trees

Storm Dave's strong winds hit Greater Manchester overnight on Easter Weekend, bringing down trees and causing damage and train cancellations.

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UK: Easter Snow Falls Across Scotland Following Storm Dave 2

Snow fell across parts of Scotland on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following Storm Dave, making it the first White Easter since 2018. Ferry services on the west coast were disrupted and fallen trees blocked several roads.

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UK: Easter Snow Falls Across Scotland Following Storm Dave

Snow fell across parts of Scotland on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following Storm Dave, making it the first White Easter since 2018. Ferry services on the west coast were disrupted and fallen trees blocked several roads.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Sea Sparkle Lights Up Ocean Surface in Blue, Signaling the Arrival of Spring

Noctiluca scintillans, known as sea sparkle, a type of bioluminescent plankton, lit up the ocean surface with a vivid blue glow, signaling the arrival of spring. This video was filmed on Sunday, April 5 at Suma Beach in Kobe.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 2

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 3

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

2021 Tokyo Olympics karate bronze medalist Stanislav Horuna of Ukraine is pictured on April 5, 2026, in Tokyo with his medal that he regained after auctioning it off in 2022 to help with the war against Russia. A Tokyo man who bought the medal had intended to return it after the war's end but decided on an early return as the war drags on.

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Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

2021 Tokyo Olympics karate bronze medalist Stanislav Horuna (2nd from R) of Ukraine is pictured on April 5, 2026, in Tokyo with his medal that he regained after auctioning it off in 2022 to help with the war against Russia. A Tokyo man who bought the medal had intended to return it after the war's end but decided on an early return as the war drags on.

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Golf: Aramco Championship

Golf: Aramco Championship

Lauren Coughlin of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Aramco Championship golf tournament with a 7-under total at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto catches a grounder by Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto catches a grounder by Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto catches a grounder by Chicago White Sox outfielder Austin Hays in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Baseball: Cubs vs. Guardians

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts against the Cleveland Guardians in the second baseball game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a three-run home run to James Wood (front) of the Washington Nationals in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (C) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026. Imai earned his first MLB win in the game.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (L) leaves the mound after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings, earning his first MLB win, in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai leaves the mound after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings, earning his first MLB win, in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

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