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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 23 Kyodo - Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

Koji Sakahara smiles during a gathering in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026, a day after the Supreme Court granted a posthumous retrial for his deceased father Hiromu who was convicted in a 1984 robbery-murder case.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 2

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Ikuma Horishima of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo, on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's freestyle skiing dual moguls and bronze in the moguls.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Yuma Kagiyama (C, front) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's figure skating and silver in the team event.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Kira Kimura speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won gold in the men's snowboard big air.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Ikuma Horishima (back) of Japan attends a press conference in Tokyo, on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's freestyle skiing dual moguls and bronze in the moguls.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Shun Sato speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won bronze in the men's figure skating and silver in the team event.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Yuma Kagiyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's figure skating and silver in the team event.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Yuma Kagiyama smiles at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's figure skating and silver in the team event.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Taiga Hasegawa (back row) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's snowboard slopestyle.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Ryoma Kimata speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won silver in the men's snowboard big air.

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US: Man Detained After Running Onto Active Runway at Phoenix Airport

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was detained Monday evening, February 23, after breaching security and running onto an active runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Pilots alerted air traffic control after spotting the individual approaching aircraft with his hands raised, prompting an immediate police response and a temporary disruption to airport operations.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs waves to his fans before a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani tightens his glove lace in a live batting practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) meets the press alongside his interpreter Will Ireton during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi delivers his keynote speech at a Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi delivers his keynote speech at a Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) makes a toast at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech as he appears on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, for a crowd gathered to celebrate his 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ilia Malinin of the United States reacts after his performance during the figure skating exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japanese pair figure skater Ryuichi Kihara (R) zips up his partner Riku Miura's costume during their performance in the exhibition gala at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Forum on abduction issue in Nagoya

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a government-sponsored forum on the abduction issue in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. His elder sister Megumi (R in picture) was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Forum on abduction issue in Nagoya

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a government-sponsored forum on the abduction issue in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. His elder sister Megumi (R in picture) was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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South Korea: Supporters of Former President Yoon Protest in Seoul

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong on Thursday, February 19, to demand the dismissal of his indictment. A South Korean court sentenced Yoon to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection during his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

People in support of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol rally near Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Feb. 19, 2026. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment the same day for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese short track speed skater Kazuki Yoshinaga takes a close look at his ice skating boot in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Berlin Int'l Film Festival

Japanese film director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya (L) poses for a photo with actor Riku Hagiwara, who voiced one of the protagonists of his anime film "A New Dawn," at the Berlin International Film Festival on Feb. 18, 2026, in the German capital.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

John Steel Hagenbuch of the United States competes in the men's 4x7.5-kilometer cross-country team relay at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 15, 2026, wearing only a bib on his upper body.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido (L) poses for a photo with his father Manabu, a former ski jumper, after winning the men's normal hill individual bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 9, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata (L) of Japan is greeted by compatriot Taiga Hasegawa following his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan in action during his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan reacts following his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan reacts following his third run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa of Japan lands a jump in his first run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa of Japan is pictured after his first run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Taiga Hasegawa of Japan is pictured after his first run in the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryoma Kimata of Japan loses his balance on landing during the men's snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 18, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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