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CORRECTED: Suzuki Motor's 1st EV

CORRECTED: Suzuki Motor's 1st EV

Suzuki Motor Corp. President Toshihiro Suzuki introduces on Sept. 16, 2025, the "e Vitara" SUV, the auto company's first battery-electric vehicle, to be released in Japan on Jan. 16, next year. The vehicle, that can travel over 430 kilometers on a single charge, will be exported from India to over 100 countries with prices starting from 3.99 million yen ($27,000).

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Suzuki Motor's 1st EV

Suzuki Motor's 1st EV

Photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025, shows the "e Vitara" SUV, Suzuki Motor Corp.'s first battery-electric vehicle to be released in Japan on Jan. 16, next year. The vehicle, that can travel over 430 kilometers on a single charge, will be exported from India to over 100 countries with prices starting from 3.99 million yen ($27,000).

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Baseball: Ichiro becomes 1st Asian elected to U.S. Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro becomes 1st Asian elected to U.S. Hall of Fame

File photo shows Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners stealing second base in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on July 16, 2006. He became the first Asian player elected to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Baseball: Ichiro becomes 1st Asian elected to U.S. Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro becomes 1st Asian elected to U.S. Hall of Fame

File photo shows Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners taking batting position in a game against the Los Angeles Angels in Seattle on April 16, 2009. He became the first Asian player elected to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Sightseeing train in northern Japan

Sightseeing train in northern Japan

A steam train runs in Shibecha on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 16, 2025, as journalists and municipal officials preview the winter sightseeing train two days before it goes into service for the general public.

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Sightseeing train in northern Japan

Sightseeing train in northern Japan

A steam train crosses a bridge in Kushiro on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 16, 2025, as journalists and municipal officials get a preview of the winter sightseeing train two days before it goes into service for the general public.

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Sightseeing train in northern Japan

Sightseeing train in northern Japan

A steam train runs in Shibecha on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 16, 2025, as journalists and municipal officials preview the winter sightseeing train two days before it goes into service for the general public.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma reacts after scoring in the second half of an English Premier League football match against Ipswich Town on Jan. 16, 2025, in Ipswich, England. Mitoma tied former Leicester forward Shinji Okazaki for most goals scored by a Japanese player in the league at 14 after netting the opener in their 2-0 win at Ipswich.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma plays in a Premier League football match against Ipswich Town on Jan. 16, 2025, in Ipswich, England.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (L) plays in a Premier League football match against Ipswich Town on Jan. 16, 2025, in Ipswich, England.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (R) plays in a Premier League football match against Ipswich Town on Jan. 16, 2025, in Ipswich, England.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma plays in a Premier League football match against Ipswich Town on Jan. 16, 2025, in Ipswich, England.

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Ukraine-Britain 100-year treaty

Ukraine-Britain 100-year treaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) poses with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after signing a 100-year partnership treaty in Kyiv on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Ukraine-Britain 100-year treaty

Ukraine-Britain 100-year treaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a press conference after signing a 100-year partnership treaty in Kyiv on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Ukraine-Britain 100-year treaty

Ukraine-Britain 100-year treaty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after signing a 100-year partnership treaty in Kyiv on Jan. 16, 2025.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Kobe Port Tower is illuminated in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Atamifuji (back) beats ozeki Hoshoryu on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Shodai (L) beats ozeki Kotozakura on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Sumo: New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Maegashira Shodai (L) beats ozeki Kotozakura on the fifth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, secretary general of the Bureau International des Expositions, attends a press conference in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 16, 2025, as a meeting of countries participating in the World Exposition in Osaka is held in the western Japan city ahead of the event starting in April.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tennis: Australian Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays against Tristan Schoolkate of Australia in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tennis: Australian Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays against Tristan Schoolkate of Australia in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tennis: Australian Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays against Tristan Schoolkate of Australia in the second round of the men's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16, 2025.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People gather around a bonfire at a park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,400 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

A memorial ceremony is held in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

A memorial ceremony is held in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

Paper lanterns are lit at a park in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People gather around lit lanterns for a memorial ceremony in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

30th anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People gather around lit lanterns for a memorial ceremony in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the city and its vicinity, killing more than 6,000 people.

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Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit Hyogo Prefectural Hyogo-no-Tsu Museum in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, where they were briefed about events related to the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the disaster.

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Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (far L) speaks at Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025, after being announced as one of 2025's new inductees. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit Hyogo Prefectural Hyogo-no-Tsu Museum in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, where they were briefed about events related to the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the disaster.

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Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025, after being announced as one of 2025's new inductees. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) poses for a photo with Sadaharu Oh, Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run leader and chairman of the SoftBank Hawks, at Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025. Suzuki was announced as one of 2025's new inductees earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) poses for a photo with Sadaharu Oh, Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run leader and chairman of the SoftBank Hawks, at Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025. Suzuki was announced as one of 2025's new inductees earlier in the day. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025, after being announced as one of 2025's new inductees. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Baseball: Ichiro joins Japan Hall of Fame

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki speaks at Japan's Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025, after being announced as one of 2025's new inductees. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit Hyogo Prefectural Hyogo-no-Tsu Museum in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, where they were briefed about events related to the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the disaster. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan imperial couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako visit Hyogo Prefectural Hyogo-no-Tsu Museum in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, where they were briefed about events related to the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the disaster.

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TSMC CEO Wei

TSMC CEO Wei

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei (C) holds a briefing session on the company's earnings for the year ended in December 2024 in Taipei on Jan. 16, 2025.

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TSMC CEO Wei

TSMC CEO Wei

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei holds a briefing session on the company's earnings for the year ended in December 2024 in Taipei on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tennis: Australian Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia in the second round of the women's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tennis: Australian Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia in the second round of the women's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Tennis: Australian Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Rebecca Sramkova of Slovakia in the second round of the women's singles at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Japan top gov't spokesman Hayashi

Japan top gov't spokesman Hayashi

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi holds a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Japan top gov't spokesman Hayashi

Japan top gov't spokesman Hayashi

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi holds a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Impeached S. Korean president detained

Impeached S. Korean president detained

Photo shows Seoul Detention Center in Uiwang, near Seoul on Jan. 16, 2025, a day after authorities executed a court warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and transferred him to the facility in connection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in early December.

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Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to the crowd as they arrive at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, a day prior to the ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at a hotel in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, a day prior to the ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to the crowd as they arrive at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, a day prior to the ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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