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Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Combined photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024, and in July 2022, respectively, shows professional shogi players in the women's category Tomoka Nishiyama (L) and Kana Fukuma. Nishiyama defended her Osho women's title as her competitor Fukuma withdrew from the third match of a best-of-three series due to ill health on Oct. 29, 2024. Fukuma earlier said she would be sidelined from competition between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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Japan's forced sterilization victim

Yumi Suzuki, one of the plaintiffs who sued the Japanese government over forced sterilization under the now-defunct eugenics protection law, speaks at a press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who offered an apology, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2025. The Supreme Court ruled the law unconstitutional in July 2024 and ordered the government to pay damages. Suzuki was named to the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors begin a two-day meeting near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors begin a two-day meeting near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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World Exposition in Osaka

Preparation is under way on July 17, 2025, for opening Nepal's pavilion at the World Exposition on July 19.

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World Exposition in Osaka

Preparation is under way on July 17, 2025, for opening Nepal's pavilion at the World Exposition on July 19.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors begin a two-day meeting near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors that started the same day near Durban, South Africa.

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Japan Finance Minister Kato in South Africa

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks to reporters on the outskirts of Durban on July 17, 2025, during his visit to South Africa for a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors.

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Japan Finance Minister Kato in South Africa

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato speaks to reporters on the outskirts of Durban on July 17, 2025, during his visit to South Africa for a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors starting the same day near Durban, South Africa.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors starting the same day near Durban, South Africa.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors begin a two-day meeting near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the first day of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors begin a two-day meeting near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato (C) attends the first day of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors near Durban, South Africa, on July 17, 2025.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a par putt on the first hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a par putt on the first hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the first hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the first tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the first tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors starting the same day near Durban, South Africa.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors starting the same day near Durban, South Africa.

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G20 finance meeting in South Africa

Delegates enter the venue of a two-day meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors near Durban, South Africa, on its first day on July 17, 2025.

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Couche-Tard drops $47 bil. bid to buy Seven-Eleven parent company

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows the headquarters of Seven & i Holdings Co., the Japanese operator of the Seven-Eleven convenience store chain. Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said on July 16, 2025, that it has withdrawn its $47 billion buyout proposal for Seven & i, following a year of talks.

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Couche-Tard drops $47 bil. bid to buy Seven-Eleven parent company

Photo taken on July 17, 2025, shows a Seven-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. said on July 16 that it has withdrawn its $47 billion buyout proposal for Japanese rival Seven & i Holdings Co., the operator of the convenience store chain, following a year of talks.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A decorated "yamahoko" float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during a parade of 23 floats, a highlight of the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

Decorated "yamahoko" floats parade down a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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"Yamahoko" parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats takes place on a street during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2025. The parade of 23 floats is inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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World Exposition in Osaka

Preparations for opening Nepal's pavilion are under way at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 17, 2025. Construction resumed on June 16 after the dispute with the Japanese contractor over payments of construction fees was largely resolved, making it likely that the pavilion will open by early July at the latest.

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World Exposition in Osaka

Preparations for opening Nepal's pavilion are under way at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 17, 2025. Construction resumed on June 16 after the dispute with the Japanese contractor over payments of construction fees was largely resolved, making it likely that the pavilion will open by early July at the latest.

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Republican National Convention

Usha Vance, wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, addresses the third day of the party's national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.

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Japan's top currency diplomat Kanda

Masato Kanda, Japan's vice finance minister for international affairs, gives an interview at the ministry in Tokyo on July 17, 2024.

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Japan's top currency diplomat Kanda

Masato Kanda, Japan's vice finance minister for international affairs, gives an interview at the ministry in Tokyo on July 17, 2024.

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Japan's top currency diplomat Kanda

Masato Kanda, Japan's vice finance minister for international affairs, gives an interview at the ministry in Tokyo on July 17, 2024.

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Golf: Ayaka Furue

Japanese golfer Ayaka Furue gives an interview at a hotel in Tokyo on July 17, 2024, after winning her first major title, at the Amundi Evian Championship, three days earlier.

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Golf: Ayaka Furue

Japanese golfer Ayaka Furue gives an interview at a hotel in Tokyo on July 17, 2024, after winning her first major title, at the Amundi Evian Championship, three days earlier.

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Republican National Convention

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance addresses the third day of the party's national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.

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Republican National Convention

Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the third day of the party's national convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.

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Golf: British Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays in a practice round for the British Open golf tournament at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 17, 2024.

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Golf: British Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays in a practice round for the British Open golf tournament at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 17, 2024.

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Golf: British Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama smiles after taking part in a practice round for the British Open golf tournament at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 17, 2024.

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Golf: British Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama meets the press following a practice round for the British Open golf tournament at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 17, 2024.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Author Sanzo K. Matsunaga speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 17, 2024, after winning the Akutagawa Prize for up-and-coming authors.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Author Aki Asahina speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 17, 2024, after winning the Akutagawa Prize for up-and-coming authors.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Author Michi Ichiho speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 17, 2024, after winning the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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Literary award winners in Japan

(From L) Michi Ichiho, Sanzo K. Matsunaga and Aki Asahina pose with their award-winning books during a press conference in Tokyo on July 17, 2024. Matsunaga and Asahina won the Akutagawa Prize for up-and-coming authors, while Ichiho won the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.