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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, June 25 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News plane on June 25, 2026, shows a damaged exterior wall of a building in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, after a preliminary magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit northeastern Japan. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

TOKYO, Japan, June 24 Kyodo - Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter Princess Kako visit an exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities in Tokyo on June 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes the batting position in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico supporters celebrate after their team scored the opening goal in a World Cup Group A football match against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A Mexico supporter wears a traditional sombrero hat decorated with a trophy, a ball and football shoes in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener at the venue the same day.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Imperial succession

Imperial succession

Hirofumi Nakasone, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's constitutional reform headquarters, speaks to reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on June 29, 2026, saying he regrets having said inappropriately the previous day that Princess Aiko cannot become emperor under Japan's current succession law.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Alphonso Davies (19) is in action during the second half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Imperial succession

Imperial succession

Hirofumi Nakasone, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's constitutional reform headquarters, delivers a speech in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, saying Princess Aiko cannot become emperor under Japan's current succession law.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's football World Cup squad is pictured before a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L), who suffered a left knee injury during a group match against the Netherlands, trains separately from the rest of the team in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 game against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) is in action during the first half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) is in action during the first half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) is in action during the first half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L), who suffered a left knee injury during a group match against the Netherlands, trains separately from the rest of the team in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 game against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Yukinari Sugawara (2nd from R) holds a cake as teammates celebrate his 26th birthday on June 28, 2026, in Houston ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui celebrates after escaping a fifth-inning jam in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (R) trains with teammates in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (4th from L) and Neymar (5th from L) are pictured with teammates during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Yukinari Sugawara holds a birthday cake on his 26th birthday on June 28, 2026, in Houston ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki trains with teammates in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) and teammate Mookie Betts (50) low-five after beating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior is pictured during the team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (foreground) trains with teammates in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (far L) strikes out swinging against San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui (1) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) taps helmets with first base coach Chris Woodward after drawing a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) taps helmets with first base coach Chris Woodward after drawing a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players train in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates after beating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui (front) faces Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (back) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) high-fives manager Dave Roberts after beating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging against San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is pictured after striking out swinging against San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an EBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an EBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball as he hits an EBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's starting XI pose for a team photo before a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Marquinhos speaks at a press conference at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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