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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa. The winners' trophy is placed in front of him.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa. The winners' trophy is placed in front of him.

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1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on June 8, 2026, four days after the first anniversary of him taking office. (Pool photo)

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1 year since S. Korean President Lee took office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on June 8, 2026, four days after the first anniversary of him taking office. (Pool photo)

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China: Cyclist Thrown to Ground as Bicycle Front Wheel Detaches in Hubei

On April 7, 2026, in Hubei, central China, a video captured a young man riding a bicycle in a plaza outside a shopping mall. As he rode in circles, the front wheel suddenly detached and rolled away, sending him crashing heavily to the ground. The loose wheel struck a nearby pedestrian, and the cyclist appeared to be in significant pain.

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Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner (R) of Italy shakes hands with Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina after losing to him in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 3

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 2

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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China: Delivery Rider Surfs Through Flooded Streets Bouncing on Scooter in Zhengzhou

This impressive video was filmed in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on May 16, 2026. After a heavy downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, streets were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, bringing traffic to a standstill. One fearless delivery rider refused to let the flood stop him. Standing with both feet on the scooter seat, he grips the brakes and throttle tightly. The scooter glides like a tiny motorboat through the water, while he bounces forward like a frog, bravely delivering packages in the flooded streets.

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US: Crowd Helps Boy Finish National Anthem at Oklahoma Softball Game

An 11-year-old boy broke down in tears while singing the national anthem at a University of Oklahoma softball game on Sunday, May 17. The crowd stepped in to help him finish the song. After the performance, members of the OU softball team embraced him and head coach Patty Gasso offered words of encouragement. Oklahoma went on to beat Michigan 8-1 to advance to the super regional.

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US: One Injured as Severe Thunderstorms Leave Widespread Damage Across Central Texas

Severe thunderstorms swept through Central Texas on Tuesday night, May 19, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning, leaving thousands without power and widespread damage across the region. In Austin, a man was critically injured after a tree fell on him.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gets sunflower seeds tossed on him after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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China: Dog Rides Perched on Scooter Riders’ Shoulders at Red Light in Yunnan

On April 12, 2026, in Pu'er, Yunnan province, a video captured a group of electric scooter riders waiting at a red light. Among them, one scooter carried a man in front, a woman behind him, and a dog perched between them — its paws resting on both riders' shoulders. From that elevated position, the dog surveyed the traffic with calm confidence, showing no sign of discomfort. Its composed stance made it look less like a pet and more like a passenger enjoying a view of the road.

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China-Russia summit

People's Liberation Army honor guards hold Chinese and Russian flags ahead of a welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20, 2026, to be followed by a summit between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People hold up their smartphones as a car believed to be carrying U.S. President Donald Trump drives through Beijing on May 15, 2026, the second day of summit talks between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People hold up their smartphones as a car believed to be carrying U.S. President Donald Trump drives through Beijing on May 15, 2026, the second day of summit talks between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China: Bystander Dives Into Lake to Save Toddler and Grandmother in Chongqing

A bystander rescued a two-year-old boy and his grandmother after both became stranded in a lake in Chongqing, China, on April 17. The child had fallen into the water at a tourist area, and his grandmother jumped in to save him despite being unable to swim. A man quickly dived in and kept the pair afloat while bystanders on shore extended poles to pull them to safety. Both were brought to shore without serious injuries.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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China: Delivery Rider Leaps to Safety as Car Speeds Out in Narrow Alley

This was the terrifying moment that a Chinese delivery rider narrowly avoided a collision after a car suddenly sped out from a blind corner in a narrow residential alley. On April 21, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside a cramped residential lane where visibility was heavily blocked by surrounding walls and buildings. As the delivery rider was traveling normally through the alley on his electric scooter, a car suddenly rushed out from a blind corner ahead of him after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator by mistake while attempting to pass through the narrow lane. The rider reacted within seconds and immediately abandoned his scooter to protect himself. He leaped away while the scooter slid across the alley, allowing him to narrowly escape the speeding vehicle. The footage showed how quickly the incident unfolded in the confined space, leaving almost no reaction time for either side.

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Yoon sentenced to 7 years in jail

Supporters of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gather near the Seoul High Court in Seoul on April 29, 2026. The appeals court gave him a seven-year jail term the same day on charges including obstruction of justice related to his short-lived 2024 martial law declaration.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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Baseball: Angels vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Rate Field in Chicago on April 27, 2026. It was his 12th homer of the season and gave him the sole Major League Baseball lead.

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China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.