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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Participants, including Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front, 2nd from R), Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (front, C) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba (front, 2nd from L), pose for a photo during an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front R) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba shake hands at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) dribbles past England's Harry Kane in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (front) acknowledges the crowd following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (front, R) concedes Argentina's winner during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, front) listens to a question from Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the House of Representatives' largest opposition party, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, front) listens to a question from Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the House of Representatives' largest opposition party, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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China: Dog Washes Its Face Like a Cat After Growing Up Together

A video filmed on June 15, 2026, in Jiangsu province, eastern China, showed a pet dog raising both front paws to its face and licking them in a motion resembling how cats wash their faces. The owner said the dog grew up with an older cat and appeared to have picked up the habit from it.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front, L) and Spain's Rodri (16) vie for the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (front, L) hugs Pau Cubarsi following a 2-0 victory over France in a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

A man filming farmland under darkening skies in Shanghai on July 9, 2026, captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground directly in front of him. The flash lit up the scene in a startling close call just before an incoming storm.

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Emperor meets Japan Academy Prize winners

One of the recipients of the Japan Academy Prize gives a presentation about her research to Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front row, foreground), Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 13, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (front) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Chinese pair Li Xiaohui and Wang Ziying in the women's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) is pictured after allowing a three-run home run to James McCann (front, L) of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) is pictured after allowing a three-run home run to James McCann (front, L) of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (front) scores the team's second goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Andreas Schjelderup (front) celebrates with Erling Haaland after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic (front, L) of Serbia leaves the court after losing to Jannik Sinner (far R) of Italy in the men's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (front) controls the ball in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (front) dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (C, front) appears dejected following a 2-1 loss to Spain in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (C, front) scores the team's first goal with a header in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Spain at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

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N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

Kim Song Nam (front, L), director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (front) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Luisa Stefani of Brazil in the women's doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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N. Korean premier's trip to China

North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song (front, 2nd from L) is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

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An Image of the End of the Rainy Season

A scene evoking the end of the rainy season. The photo shows a monument relaxing in the fountain in front of JR Osaka Station.=July 8,2026,Osaka

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An Image of the End of the Rainy Season

A scene evoking the end of the rainy season. The photo shows a monument relaxing in the fountain in front of JR Osaka Station.=July 8,2026,Osaka

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front) dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front) dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (front) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina play against Spain's Martin De La Puente and the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (front) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina play against Spain's Martin De La Puente and the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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China: Sugar Glider Reacts Wildly to Fan for First Time

A pet sugar glider had a startled reaction to an electric fan for the first time in Beijing on July 4, 2026. As its owner held it in front of the fan to cool it down in the summer heat, the animal panicked, flailing its limbs and swinging its tail into its own face. Viewers found the reaction funny and noted that such pets require patience.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (front) takes a shot in a World Cup round of 32 football match against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (front) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto watch the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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[Breaking News]32nd anniversary of death of Kim Il Sung

PYONGYANG, North Korea, July 8 Kyodo - North Korean citizens visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang to offer flowers in front of statues of the country's founder Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il on July 8, 2026, as the country marks the 32nd anniversary of the founder's death. (Kyodo)

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (front) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (front, top) and teammates celebrate following a penalty shootout win against Colombia in a World Cup round of 16 football match at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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32nd anniversary of death of Kim Il Sung

North Korean citizens visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang to offer flowers in front of statues of the country's founder Kim Il Sung (L) and his son Kim Jong Il on July 8, 2026, as the country marks the 32nd anniversary of the founder's death.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) cries following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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NATO annual summit in Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear in front of the press at the presidential palace in Ankara on July 7, 2026, during Trump's visit to the Turkish capital for NATO's annual summit.

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NATO annual summit in Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear in front of the press at the presidential palace in Ankara on July 7, 2026, during Trump's visit to the Turkish capital for NATO's annual summit.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front, 2nd from L) celebrates with teammates following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) runs after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Moment Tree Crashes Down in Front of Moving Car

This dashcam video shows the moment a tree came crashing down in front of a moving car near Ashidachi Station on the JR Hakubi Line in Okayama Prefecture, at around 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (front, 2nd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (front, 2nd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (front, L) watches a World Cup round of 16 football match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.