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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after beating Qatar in a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Yuki Kawamura (front) and other Japan players acknowledge the crowd after beating Qatar in a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura (C) smiles following a 123-70 victory over Qatar in a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura (R) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match against Qatar at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura lines up a three-pointer to score against Qatar during the second quarter of the second phase of Asian qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura dunks against Qatar during the first quarter of the second phase of Asian qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura scores against Qatar during the first quarter of the second phase of Asian qualifying for the 2027 Basketball World Cup at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura (R) trains in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 26, 2026, before Japan faces Saudi Arabia in the second round of the 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura trains in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 26, 2026, before Japan faces Saudi Arabia in the second round of the 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players huddle after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players celebrate after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after defeating Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025, after a 6-0 victory over Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Mao Hosoya (L) of Japan scores in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Ryoya Morishita of Japan reacts after scoring in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Daichi Kamada (15) of Japan reacts after scoring the opener during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (L) and captain Takefusa Kubo attend a press conference at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025, after a 6-0 victory over Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Daichi Kamada (C) of Japan scores the opener during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (R) of Japan celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo of Japan celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after defeating Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (2nd from R) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (2nd from R) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025, after a 6-0 victory over Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025, after a 6-0 victory over Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Mao Hosoya (L) of Japan scores in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo of Japan attends a press conference at Panasonic Stadium in Suita in Osaka Prefecture on June 10, 2025, after a 6-0 victory over Indonesia in a football World Cup Asian qualifier.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Ryoya Morishita of Japan reacts after scoring in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Ryoya Morishita of Japan reacts after scoring in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Shuto Machino (R, top) of Japan scores in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Shuto Machino of Japan reacts after scoring in the second half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Daichi Kamada (R) of Japan reacts after scoring the opener during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Daichi Kamada (R) of Japan reacts after scoring the opener during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Daichi Kamada (L, top) of Japan scores the opener during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (2nd from L) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (2nd from L) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (R, back) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (L) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: Indonesia vs. Japan

Takefusa Kubo (front, L) of Japan scores the team's second goal during the first half of a football World Cup Asian qualifier against Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on June 10, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu attends a press conference after the team lost to Australia in a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (L) talks with midfielder Takefusa Kubo after the team lost to Australia in a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (L) talks with midfielder Takefusa Kubo after the team lost to Australia in a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan players acknowledge the crowd after losing to Australia in a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo leaves the pitch after the team lost to Australia in a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan goalkeeper Kosei Tani (23) is pictured after conceding a goal in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Japan players are pictured after losing to Australia in a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.

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Football: World Cup qualifier between Japan and Australia

Australia's Aziz Behich (16) scores the only goal of the game in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Japan in Perth, Australia, on June 5, 2025.