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US: Camera Captures People Fleeing After Shooting at Santa Monica Pier

A shooting broke out after a large fight erupted among multiple individuals at the Santa Monica Pier in California on Sunday night, March 15, sending bystanders scrambling for safety. Two people were injured — one shot in the arm, the other suffering a graze wound. The second victim was later identified as the suspected shooter, Jaysawn Williams, 18, of Rialto. He was arrested and booked on charges of assault with a firearm. This video was shot from Pacific Plaza Santa Monica Apartments in front of the pier, capturing people running for safety. The video was recorded at 9:00 p.m.

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

People gather at a memorial ceremony in Tokyo for professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki on March 16, 2026. He died in December 2025 aged 78 after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Jeroen Kampschreur of the Netherlands reacts after finishing the men's alpine combined sitting slalom run at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. He won gold in the event.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Jeroen Kampschreur of the Netherlands reacts after finishing the men's alpine combined sitting slalom run at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. He won gold in the event.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Jeroen Kampschreur of the Netherlands competes in the men's alpine combined sitting slalom run at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. He won gold in the event.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Jeroen Kampschreur of the Netherlands competes in the men's alpine combined sitting super-G run at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. He won gold in the event.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Jeroen Kampschreur of the Netherlands competes in the men's alpine combined sitting slalom run at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. He won gold in the event.

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China: Quick-Thinking Man Catches Dog Falling From Two-Story Rooftop in Sichuan

On March 11, 2026, in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, a man caught a small dog mid-air after it leapt off a two-story rooftop. Reacting instantly, he stretched out his arms and made the catch just in time, leaving the dog unharmed.

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan players greet Masataka Yoshida (front, 2nd from L) after he hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan players greet Masataka Yoshida (34) after he hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Seo Min Kyu of South Korea performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Seo Min Kyu of South Korea performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Seo Min Kyu of South Korea performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Taiga Nishino of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Taiga Nishino of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Taiga Nishino of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Taiga Nishino of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Rio Nakata of Japan performs in the men's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026. He won gold.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Taiwan players watch Japan's Shohei Ohtani rounding the bases after he hit a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Boxing: Inoue to face Nakatani in May

Boxing: Inoue to face Nakatani in May

Former unified bantamweight world champion Junto Nakatani of Japan speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, where he announced a title match against compatriot and undisputed super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue on May 2.

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Boxing: Inoue to face Nakatani in May

Boxing: Inoue to face Nakatani in May

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue of Japan speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, where he announced a title defense match against compatriot Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2.

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Boxing: Inoue to face Nakatani in May

Boxing: Inoue to face Nakatani in May

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing champion Naoya Inoue of Japan speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 6, 2026, where he announced a title defense match against compatriot Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2.

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China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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Manga One app icon

Manga One app icon

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 2, 2026, shows the app icon of Manga One, a manga platform run by the major Japanese publisher Shogakukan Inc. The platform faces a wave of cancellations of manga series, following revelations that the company allowed a male manga creator to produce works under a different name despite knowing he was convicted of a sex crime.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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