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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883. (Kyodo)

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LDP's party convention

LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), also the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, waves her hand after an annual party convention in Tokyo on April 12, 2026, alongside LDP Vice President Taro Aso (R) and Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki.

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LDP party convention

LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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LDP party convention

LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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LDP party convention

LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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LDP party convention

LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert. This video shows a traveler with a suitcase, appearing to head toward the airport.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun (back, C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun (back, C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, is surrounded by photographers after a press conference she held in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883.

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Meeting of BOJ branch managers

Meeting of BOJ branch managers

The Bank of Japan holds a meeting of its branch managers at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on April 6, 2026, with BOJ head Kazuo Ueda in attendance.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen (C) celebrates after guiding his team to the Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21, 2026. The Japan Football Association said on April 2 that it has decided not to renew Nielsen's contract as the team's skipper despite the victory.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Norio Sasaki, a Japan Football Association senior official in charge of the women's national team, holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the team's head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the women's national team head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen (L) shakes hands with Gen Nakatani, head of the Japan-Israel Parliamentary Friendship League, before the group's general meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen (L) shakes hands with Gen Nakatani, head of the Japan-Israel Parliamentary Friendship League, before the group's general meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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China: Man Casually Strolls Down Street With Large Dog Balanced on His Head

This is the eye-catching moment that a Chinese man was seen casually walking with a large dog standing steadily on top of his head in a street scene that left passersby stunned. On February 26, 2026, in Weinan, Shaanxi, the video captured a man strolling along a street while a full-sized dog stood firmly on his head. The dog appeared calm and balanced, maintaining its position without slipping as the man walked at a steady pace. Pedestrians nearby slowed down and turned to watch the striking sight, some visibly surprised by the man’s composure and the animal’s stability. The man did not seem bothered by the attention and continued moving forward as if it were a routine occurrence. The video ended with the man continuing down the street with the dog still balanced securely on his head.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Spotted Strolling Along Roadside, Completely Unbothered

This is the amusing moment that a Chinese man unexpectedly encountered a wild giant panda while driving along a roadside, only for the famously rare animal to remain aloof and walk away without even turning its head. On March 23, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video captured a driver slowing down after spotting a wild giant panda walking calmly along the roadside. The panda appeared round and unhurried, moving at a steady pace as the man watched in amazement from inside his car. Despite the rare and exciting encounter, the panda showed little interest in the human presence. It continued walking forward without looking back, maintaining a calm and indifferent demeanor throughout the clip. The video ended with the panda slowly disappearing from view as it continued along the roadside without acknowledging the man.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 16 Kyodo - International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day. (Kyodo)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 12 Kyodo - People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen (C) and his players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen (C) and his players celebrate after winning the Women's Asian Cup football final against Australia in Sydney on March 21, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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China: Adorable Dog Caught Hiding Under Its Own Fur for Peaceful Sleep

On September 18, 2023, in Hebei Province, northern China, a fluffy clump of fur lay quietly on the floor. When the owner lifted it, a dog's sleepy face appeared beneath, revealing that it had been napping with its head completely covered by its own coat. As the fur fell back down like a blanket, the dog drifted right back to sleep.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan head coach Nils Nielsen holds a press conference in Sydney on March 14, 2026, the eve of a football Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal match against the Philippines.

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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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Interview with ex-NATO head Rasmussen

Interview with ex-NATO head Rasmussen

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on March 3, 2026.

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Interview with ex-NATO head Rasmussen

Interview with ex-NATO head Rasmussen

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on March 3, 2026.

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Interview with ex-NATO head Rasmussen

Interview with ex-NATO head Rasmussen

Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on March 3, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Judo: Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Takato retires

TOKYO, Japan, March 10 Kyodo - Tokyo Olympic judo gold medalist and four-time world champion Naohisa Takato poses for a photo in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, after announcing his retirement from competition, alongside his club's head coach Hidehiko Yoshida. (Kyodo)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives head to the Great Hall of the People to attend a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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