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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

Susumu Tonegawa receives a congratulatory phone call after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine at his home in the Boston suburbs on Oct. 12, 1987. Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the prize and a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

File photo taken in 1996 shows Susumu Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, speaking about his research in the Boston suburbs. Tonegawa, a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (R) pushes England's Elliot Anderson in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Former Japan sumo grand champion Hakuho (C) attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh attends the opening ceremony of the Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Nagoya tournament

A ritual is held at IG Arena in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 11, 2026, to pray for safety during the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Nagoya tournament

A ritual is held at IG Arena in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on July 11, 2026, to pray for safety during the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina react after winning a point against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina react after losing a set against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

British pair Alfie Hewett (L) and Gordon Reid celebrate with their trophies after winning the men's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (R) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina are pictured after finishing in second place in the men's wheelchair doubles at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (R) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina play against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina play against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (L) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina are pictured after finishing in second place in the men's wheelchair doubles at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Ancient lotus flowers in eastern Japan

Lotus flowers, known as "ancient lotus" because they are believed to have retained their shape and appearance for 1,400-3,000 years, are in full bloom at a park in Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Ancient lotus flowers in eastern Japan

Lotus flowers, known as "ancient lotus" because they are believed to have retained their shape and appearance for 1,400-3,000 years, are in full bloom at a park in Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Ancient lotus flowers in eastern Japan

Lotus flowers, known as "ancient lotus" because they are believed to have retained their shape and appearance for 1,400-3,000 years, are in full bloom at a park in Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

Composite photo shows an RV-X prototype reusable rocket landing successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test, conducted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency tests an RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026. The rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency tests an RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026. The rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (L) of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026, alongside runner-up Diede De Groot of the Netherlands. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan cries with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan cries during an interview after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed the career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan cries with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan cries with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed a career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as a Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed the career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the women's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026. Kamiji completed the career Golden Slam, collecting all four Grand Slam titles as well as Paralympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan shouts after winning a point against Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after beating Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after beating Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after beating Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after beating Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan reacts after beating Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji of Japan plays against Diede De Groot of the Netherlands in the women's wheelchair singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.