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"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Ikazuchi (2nd from front) takes part in the U.S.-Philippine annual "Balikatan" military exercise in Philippine waters in the South China Sea on April 24, 2026.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off From Vandenberg, Carrying 24 Starlink Satellites

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on April 29, with the evening liftoff visible across Southern California, Arizona, and beyond.

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China: Off-Road Team Rescues Camel Trapped in Wire Fencing in Inner Mongolia

On April 24, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rescue mission unfolding along a desert crossing route from the sacred tree area of the Ulan Buh Desert to Ji’aobao. Members of an off-road team spotted a camel that had been stuck for three to four days, its leg tightly entangled in wire fencing. The team leader carefully crouched down and began cutting away the metal wires wrapped around the animal’s leg, taking care not to cause further injury. The camel appeared exhausted and weak, remaining motionless even after being freed, its legs stiff from prolonged restraint. The video ended with the camel gradually managing to stand up, wobbling at first before stabilizing itself as the rescuers looked on.

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Kagiyama attends talk event in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, April 24 Kyodo - Milan Cortina Olympic men's figure skating silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 24 Kyodo - Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before. (Kyodo)

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Beijing motor show

Beijing motor show

People visit Chinese carmaker Xpeng's booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Beijing motor show

People visit Chinese carmaker Xpeng's booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 24, 2026.

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US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out at the wall on a ball hit by Kyle Tucker of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares for an at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays dons the home run jacket with the help of teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto (L) of the Toronto Blue Jays receives the home run jacket from teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Nationals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Rate Field in Chicago on April 24, 2026.

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