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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo shows Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the football World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo shows Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the football World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo shows Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the football World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers gather near the Mexico football team's training facility in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers gather near the Mexico football team's training facility in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Rally in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener

Rally in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener

Relatives of Mexico's disappeared march toward Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, to draw attention to their disappearance a day ahead of the football World Cup opener.

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Rally in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener

Rally in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener

Relatives of Mexico's disappeared march toward Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, to draw attention to their disappearance a day ahead of the football World Cup opener.

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Rally in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener

Rally in Mexico City ahead of World Cup opener

Relatives of Mexico's disappeared march toward Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, to draw attention to their disappearance a day ahead of the football World Cup opener.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers patrol near Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers patrol near Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A security officer stands guard near Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers gather near Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Security officers patrol around Guadalajara Stadium near Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, the eve of a World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic.

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China: Passersby Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence in Xinjiang

A group of passersby rescued a horse that had become entangled in a wire fence in Xinjiang, China, on June 6, 2026. After borrowing pliers from a woman at the scene, the group worked together to free the animal. Throughout the rescue, a second horse stood quietly nearby, waiting for its companion. The two horses walked away together once the trapped horse was freed.

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China: Kitten Sprints to Safety as Severe Hailstorm Suddenly Strikes Hebei

A small kitten was caught outside when a severe hailstorm suddenly struck Hebei province on June 6, 2026. With large hailstones bouncing off the pavement around it, the kitten sprinted low to the ground and darted into a nearby doorway just as the storm intensified.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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Albania: Protesters Demand PM Resign Over Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort Project

Thousands rallied in the capital Tirana on Wednesday, June 10, in the largest protest yet against a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner near a protected wetland on the southern coast. This video shows demonstrators chanting "Rama, resign!" outside Prime Minister Edi Rama's office. The protests, dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, cite environmental concerns and a lack of transparency over the project.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (C) practices in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of his World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa players check pitch conditions at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players train in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players train in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players train in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (2nd from R) practices with teammates in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. Jones apologized for his "verbal abuse" of local match officials during an April tour of Australia, while announcing the Brave Blossoms' training squad for test matches against Italy, Ireland and others.

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US: Dust Storms and Strong Wind Gusts Sweep Central and Western New Mexico 2

The National Weather Service warned of sudden dust storms and wind gusts of up to 60 mph across central and western New Mexico on Monday, June 8, driven by a weather phenomenon called virga, where rain evaporates before reaching the ground.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 11, 2026. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 11, 2026. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 11, 2026. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.

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Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, announcing the Brave Blossoms' training squad for test matches against Italy, Ireland and others.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico forward Raul Jimenez (far R) practices with teammates in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of their World Cup opener against South Africa.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after throwing in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani appears to be concerned about his finger during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani turns to watch the flight of a liner by the Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds (back) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Photo taken at Fukuoka airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, before it made its final flight to Tokyo's Haneda airport.

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JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Photo taken at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, after making its final flight from Fukuoka airport.

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JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Photo taken at Fukuoka airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, before it made its final flight to Tokyo's Haneda airport.

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JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Photo taken at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, after making its final flight from Fukuoka airport.

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JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

JAL Ohtani jet's final flight

Photo taken at Fukuoka airport on June 10, 2026, shows the "Dream Sho Jet" passenger plane, adorned with an image of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, before it made its final flight to Tokyo's Haneda airport.

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