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Snowboarder Takeuchi gets Guinness title

Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi (R), a women's parallel giant slalom silver medalist at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, poses in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, after winning a Guinness World Record title for making the most consecutive Winter Olympic appearances (female). Takeuchi, 42, competed in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time from 2002 to 2026.

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Snowboarder Takeuchi gets Guinness title

Japanese snowboarder Tomoka Takeuchi (R), a women's parallel giant slalom silver medalist at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, poses in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, after winning a Guinness World Record title for making the most consecutive Winter Olympic appearances (female). Takeuchi, 42, competed in the Olympics for the seventh consecutive time from 2002 to 2026.

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International Horticultural Expo 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses at her office in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, with Tunku Tunku, the official mascot of the International Horticultural Expo 2027, to be held in Yokohama from March 2027 to September 2027.

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Wife of ousted S. Korean president Yoon sentenced to 4 years

People watch a televised Seoul High Court ruling on Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, in Seoul on April 28, 2026. The appeals court increased her sentence from 20 months to four years in prison on corruption charges.

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Wife of ousted S. Korean president Yoon sentenced to 4 years

People watch a televised Seoul High Court ruling on Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, in Seoul on April 28, 2026. The appeals court increased her sentence from 20 months to four years in prison on corruption charges.

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"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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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, 2nd from L) is briefed about the food situation during a visit to a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on April 30, 2026.

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"Mibu Kyogen" drama in Kyoto

Performers shove dishes from the stage in a popular dish-smashing routine during a "Mibu Kyogen" traditional drama at Mibu temple in Kyoto on April 29, 2026.

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"Mibu Kyogen" drama in Kyoto

Performers shove dishes from the stage in a popular dish-smashing routine during a "Mibu Kyogen" traditional drama at Mibu temple in Kyoto on April 29, 2026.

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"Mibu Kyogen" drama in Kyoto

Performers shove dishes from the stage in a popular dish-smashing routine during a "Mibu Kyogen" traditional drama at Mibu temple in Kyoto on April 29, 2026.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (2nd from R) visits an outlet of local supermarket chain unimart, which has a section for Japanese food, in Dhaka on April 29, 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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US: Bright Fireball Streaks Across Skies of Washington and Oregon

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Washington, Oregon, and Canada's British Columbia early April 29, with the American Meteor Society receiving over 135 reports from witnesses across the Pacific Northwest.

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Hidankyo secretary general in New York

Jiro Hamasumi (L), secretary general of Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, holds talks with U.N. Undersecretary General for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (R) at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 29, 2026. Hamasumi, who was exposed to radiation from the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing while still in his mother's womb, visited New York to observe the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

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China: Video Captures Boy Saving Baby Sister from Falling Off Bed in Hebei

On February 16, 2026, in Hebei, a video captured a boy sitting at the bedside and keeping an eye on his sister. Within seconds, her balance gave way and she slid toward the edge. The camera showed the boy react without hesitation. He leaned forward, extended both arms, and caught her just as her body passed the mattress line.

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China: Cat’s Miraculous Survival After Plunging from High-Rise in Chongqing

On April 25, in Chongqing, a video captured a cat suddenly plunged from a high-rise residential building. As it fell rapidly toward the ground, a large sun umbrella positioned below happened to break the fall. The fabric of the umbrella stretched under the impact, cushioning the force and preventing the animal from hitting the ground directly. The video ended with the cat resting on its side, appearing relaxed after the dramatic fall.

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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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[Breaking News]U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, April 27 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying U.S.-produced crude oil arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 26, 2026, marking the first shipment from the United States since the start of the Iran war in late February. (Kyodo)

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Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 3

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Miami Marlins' Agustin Ramirez (2nd from L) advances to third on throwing error by Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (17) during the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 2

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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Indonesia: At Least 14 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta

At least 14 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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US: Storms Sweep Through Indiana, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Large Hail

Powerful storms swept through the U.S. state of Indiana from Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. Winds near 60 mph downed trees in the northwestern cities of Portage and Valparaiso, where a 95-foot radio tower collapsed. South of Indianapolis, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported near Indiana University, while Monroe County Airport recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

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China: Quick-Thinking Bystanders Save Child From Reservoir in Ningbo

On April 19, 2026, in Ningbo, Zhejiang, a video captured a tense rescue after a child accidentally fell into a reservoir about two meters deep near a restaurant. Several people quickly gathered around the reservoir, with some lying flat on the ground and reaching down while others coordinated efforts to pull the child out. Their swift and instinctive response created a chain of support, as bystanders worked together to secure the child and lift them safely back to the surface. The video ended with the child being successfully rescued and brought to safety, surrounded by relieved onlookers.

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China: Out-of-Control Cement Mixer Causes Accident on Sichuan Mountain Road

On February 4, 2026, in Sichuan, a video recorded a tense moment on a mountain road. The filmer was driving when a cement mixer truck suddenly appeared from the opposite direction. The truck was moving unstably and collided with a white car before continuing forward in a swerving motion. It then veered toward the filmer’s vehicle. A black car ahead narrowly avoided being struck. Reacting quickly, the filmer pressed the accelerator and moved forward to escape the truck’s path. The unstable truck passed by without direct impact.

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China: Rare Circular Cloud Formation Spotted Over Inner Mongolia

On April 23, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rare circular cloud formation suspended high in the sky. The phenomenon looked almost artificial from a distance, adding to its striking visual impact.

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Japan-Australia foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong (2nd from L) hold talks at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox watches a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays from the dugout at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 27, 2026.

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NPT review conference kicks off

Jiro Hamasumi (C), secretary general of Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors and winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, observes the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026. Hamasumi was exposed to radiation from the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing while still in his mother's womb.

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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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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News plane shows smoke rising from a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 23, 2026, as wildfires that broke out at two sites in the town the previous day continue. (Kyodo)

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows, from right to left: Ryo Nagase, Head of Compliance at Prudential Life Insurance; Yasuhiro Akiyama, Executive Vice President of Prudential Life Insurance; Hiromitsu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at Prudential Life Insurance; and Satoru Yoshida, Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Holdings of Japan.=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities.The photo shows Hirotsugu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance (second from the right).=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows Hirotsugu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance (third from the right in the top row).=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows Hirotsugu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance (second from the right).=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows, from right to left: Ryo Nagase, Head of Compliance at Prudential Life Insurance; Yasuhiro Akiyama, Executive Vice President of Prudential Life Insurance; Hiromitsu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at Prudential Life Insurance; and Satoru Yoshida, Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Holdings of Japan.=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows Hirotsugu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance (third from the right in the top row).=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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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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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot stands with Japan Airlines staff in front of a JAL plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. JAL will test the use of such robots for ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot pushes a cargo container during a media demonstration at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. Japan Airlines will test the use of such robots at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives: April 2026 Regular General Meeting

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives’ Regular General Meeting for April 2026. The photo shows Representative Director Akio Yamaguchi (third from the right) and the newly appointed Deputy Representative Directors.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives: April 2026 Regular General Meeting

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives’ Regular General Meeting for April 2026. The photo shows, from right to left, Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives: April 2026 Regular General Meeting

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives’ Regular General Meeting for April 2026. The photo shows, from right to left, Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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Nojima and Hitachi Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Nojima and Hitachi, Ltd. The photo shows, from right to left, Hiroshi Nojima, President of Nojima, and Noriharu Amiya, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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Nojima and Hitachi Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Nojima and Hitachi, Ltd. The photo shows, from right to left, Hiroshi Nojima, President of Nojima, and Noriharu Amiya, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives: April 2026 Regular General Meeting

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives’ Regular General Meeting for April 2026. The photo shows Representative Director Akio Yamaguchi (third from the right) and the newly appointed Deputy Representative Directors.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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Nojima and Hitachi Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Nojima and Hitachi, Ltd. The photo shows, from right to left, Hiroshi Nojima, President of Nojima, and Noriharu Amiya, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.=April 21,2026,Tokyo