Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows search and rescue operations under way at a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and surrounding areas.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows search and rescue operations under way at a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and surrounding areas.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity the previous day.

CORRECTED: Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

CORRECTED: Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity the previous day.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity the previous day.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity the previous day.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity the previous day.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 29, 2026, shows a Nippon Paper Industries Co. plant with its smokestack broken in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity the previous day.

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

A streetlight is seen broken in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture on June 25, 2026, after a preliminary magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit northeastern Japan.

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

A TV antenna is seen broken in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture on June 25, 2026, after a preliminary magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit northeastern Japan.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a broken-bat single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a broken-bat single against Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson (81) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a broken-bat single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a broken-bat single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - Workers remove broken glass from a restaurant in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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Workers Carry Bags of Rice - Myanmar

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Workers Carry Bags of Rice - Myanmar

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Workers Carry Bags of Rice - Myanmar

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Workers remove broken glass from a restaurant in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Photo shows broken windows of a building in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

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Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

SUQIAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 4, 2025 - An illustration photo shows words "broken relations" in a magnifying glass in a smartphone with National flags of Peru and Mexico in the background in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on November 4, 2025.

Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

SUQIAN, CHINA - NOVEMBER 4, 2025 - An illustration photo shows words "broken relations" in a magnifying glass in a smartphone with National flags of Peru and Mexico in the background in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China on November 4, 2025.

Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

Illustration Peru Mexico Broken Relations

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Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

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An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

Louvre Museum Robbery Broken Window - Paris

An exterior view of the broken window a day after a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 21, 2025. The Louvre Museum was targeted in a robbery by several criminals who smashed windows to steal eight priceless royal pieces of jewelry on 19 October. The Louvre remains closed for a second day running. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati called it 'an attack on France’s cultural heritage. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM