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Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

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Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

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Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

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Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

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China: Man and Dog Rescue Cat From Water in Heilongjiang

A man and his golden retriever jumped into the water to rescue a cat that had fallen in while being bathed in Heilongjiang, China, on August 3, 2026. After two failed attempts, the pair brought the frightened cat safely back to shore.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (C) talks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (back, 2nd from L) speaks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (far L) speaks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (C) poses for a photo with young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai 2026 training project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani drops his bat after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2026.

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US: Man Struts Through Flooded Road in Norfolk, Virginia

A man was seen strutting through a flooded road in his swimwear or underwear in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region.

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China: Sleeping Toddler Nearly Strangled by Mother’s Hair

Night-vision security footage from Qingdao, Shandong on April 26, 2026 shows a toddler becoming entangled in his sleeping mother's hair, which wrapped around his neck. The mother wakes and frees him just in time, and he is heard crying immediately after.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A man pours water over himself while taking a break from cleaning up his damaged family home in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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China: Stray Kitten Follows Man Back Under Car in Liaoning

A stray kitten hid under a man's car in Yingkou, Liaoning. After he coaxed it out and placed it on a flower bed, the kitten followed him back under the car, prompting him to bring it into his vehicle.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 3

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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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan's Ran Takahashi (front, L) covers his face after conceding a point in the fifth set of a men's Volleyball Nations League semifinal match against the United States in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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China: Elderly Man Falls Into Ditch as Cargo Tricycle Rolls Away

In Henan province, an elderly man's three-wheeled cargo vehicle suddenly rolled downhill while he organized items on it, and he fell into a roadside ditch along with the vehicle, injuring his neck.

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China: Man Catches Fly to Feed Rescued Sparrow

On May 20, 2026, in Shandong Province, China, a video captured a man helping a rescued sparrow. The man used a rubber band-like device to catch flies. After quickly catching a fly, he placed it in his hand and fed it to the hungry sparrow.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) celebrates his leadoff home run with Freddie Freeman in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates his leadoff home run as he rounds the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates his leadoff home run as he rounds the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates his leadoff home run as he rounds the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball induction ceremony for Kuriyama

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama acknowledges spectators after a ceremony celebrating his induction into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, held at Tokyo Dome ahead of a Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star game on July 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Induction ceremony for Kuriyama

Japan's 2023 World Baseball Classic-winning manager Hideki Kuriyama speaks during a ceremony celebrating his induction into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame, held at Tokyo Dome ahead of a Nippon Professional Baseball All-Star game on July 28, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on July 27, 2026. He denied Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi conversed during their visits to Manila for ASEAN-related meetings.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on July 27, 2026. He denied Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi conversed during their visits to Manila for ASEAN-related meetings.

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Boxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez as next opponent

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan holds mitts for a fan during an event in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 27, 2026. Inoue named American Jesse Rodriguez as his potential next opponent.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

A woman reads a novel by bestselling Japanese mystery writer Keigo Higashino at a bookstore in Shanghai on July 27, 2026, after news of his death. Higashino, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Photo taken in Tokyo in December 2023 shows Keigo Higashino, a bestselling Japanese author known for his mystery novels. Higashino, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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China: Teenager Rescues Children From Overturned Car in Gansu

Dramatic video captured the moment a Chinese teenager climbed onto an overturned vehicle to rescue children trapped inside after a roadside crash. The accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Zhangye, Gansu, when a car overturned with five people trapped inside. Mr. Hou and his family, who were passing by, stopped immediately to help. The 18-year-old, wearing a white shirt, climbed onto the vehicle and pulled three children out one by one, while two men worked together to free the remaining passengers. The entire family was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

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China: Man Grabs Snake With Bare Hands After Roadside Bite in Hunan

A terrifying roadside encounter was caught on a passing vehicle's dashcam, showing a man grabbing a snake with his bare hands after it bit him. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Huaihua, Hunan, when a snake suddenly rushed out and bit the man's foot as he rode along the road. He stopped, seized the snake with his hands, and brought it under control before heading to a hospital. Medical checks later confirmed the snake was mildly venomous and his condition was not serious. The driver who filmed the video said the road ran close to mountainous terrain, where they encountered three large snakes along the route.

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Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami watches his two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami watches his two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) shakes hands with catcher Dalton Rushing after the bottom of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) heads to the dugout with catcher Dalton Rushing after the bottom of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 25, 2026. The Japanese right-hander earned his 11th win of the season after throwing six strong innings to mark the 100th win of his combined Japanese and U.S. professional career.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured during his at-bat in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares for his at-bat during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 26, 2026.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Kei Nishikori of Japan practices in Washington on July 26, 2026, a day before his first-round match at the Mubadala DC Open. The Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Kei Nishikori of Japan speaks at a press conference in Washington on July 26, 2026. It is his first press conference since the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.