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China: Black Bear Swims With Serious Expression in Shanghai

In Pudong New District, Shanghai, a black bear swam slowly across a pool at Shanghai Wild Animal Park with a strikingly serious expression, its calm, thoughtful look drawing comparisons online to the cartoon character from "Boonie Bears."

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Japan-Belgium defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) and his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken (3rd from R) take part in a Japanese drum performance event following their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Belgium defense talks

Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken (R), accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi, receives a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Belgium defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken at his ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Japan-Belgium defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken at his ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama in U.S.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference in Asheville, North Carolina, on Aug. 31, 2026, after attending a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors.

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U.N. General Assembly meeting

Izumi Nakamitsu, U.N. undersecretary general and high representative for disarmament affairs, delivers a speech during a U.N. General Assembly meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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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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Government disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a disaster response headquarters meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, as part of a government disaster drill simulating a large earthquake striking the country. The day marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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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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Government disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a disaster response headquarters meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, as part of a government disaster drill simulating a large earthquake striking the country. The day marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Government disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) speaks at a disaster response headquarters meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, as part of a government disaster drill simulating a large earthquake striking the country. The day marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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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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Government disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a disaster response headquarters meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, as part of a government disaster drill simulating a large earthquake striking the country. The day marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Government disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a disaster response headquarters meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, as part of a government disaster drill simulating a large earthquake striking the country. The day marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Government disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a disaster response headquarters meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, as part of a government disaster drill simulating a large earthquake striking the country. The day marks the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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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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US: Powerful Storm Knocks Down Trees, Topples 34 Rail Cars in Lynndyl, Utah

A severe storm with winds reaching 70 to 90 mph, possibly close to 100 mph, tore through Lynndyl, Utah on Saturday, August 29. The storm damaged roughly 40 homes and knocked out power. It also ripped the roof off at least one house, downed multiple trees, and toppled 34 railroad cars. Authorities were investigating whether a tornado had touched down.

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Indonesia: Mount Sinabung Erupts in North Sumatra, Prompting Higher Alert Status

Mount Sinabung erupted in Karo, North Sumatra, on Monday, August 31, sending a column of black ash roughly 3,500 meters into the sky. The Geological Agency raised the alert status from Level II (Caution) to Level III (Alert). There were no immediate reports of casualties, evacuations, or flight disruptions.

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US: Ross Fire Near Graford, Texas Burns Over 90,000 Acres, Roads Remain Closed

The wildfire dubbed the Ross Fire broke out near U.S. Highway 180 and R.D. Bell Road in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Monday, August 24. The blaze had grown to at least 90,048 acres as of Monday, August 31, destroying 157 structures and damaging 140 others, with road closures still in effect.

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Japan: Fire Engulfs Shopping Arcade Near Ise Grand Shrine, Hundreds Evacuated

A large fire broke out on Monday afternoon, August 31, at the Meirin shopping arcade in Ise, Mie Prefecture, located about 600 meters east of the Ise Grand Shrine's outer shrine, Geku, spreading to multiple buildings in the roughly 20-store district near Ujiyamada Station, though no injuries have been reported. Local authorities issued evacuation orders for 528 residents in 249 households, and about 280 homes lost power.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) celebrates after a victory over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after a victory over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after being called out on strikes in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is called out on strikes in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is called out on strikes in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Golf: FM Championship

Yin Ruoning of China poses with the victor's trophy after winning the FM Championship golf tournament at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 28, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 28, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Golf: Tour Championship

Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses for photos after winning the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Aug. 30, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Twins

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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