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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

TOKYO, Japan, April 2 Kyodo - A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents. (Kyodo)

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 4

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 2

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 3

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

The Japanese government holds an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026.

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UAE: Dubai Targeted as Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28. This video shows thick black smoke rising over Ocean Beach in Dubai following the strikes.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Reira Iwabuchi launches off a jump in the third run of the women's snowboard big air final at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Atrai EV

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Atrai, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Atrai EV

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Atrai, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

Daihatsu Motor Co.'s newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, is shown to the media in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026, with the company's president Masahiro Inoue seen on the screen.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo EV

Daihatsu Motor Co. President Masahiro Inoue stands next to the newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Volvo launches new EV

Volvo Car Corp. unveils its new EX60 electric vehicle model, featuring Google's Gemini AI technology for the first time, during a global premiere in the suburbs of Stockholm on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Volvo launches new EV

Volvo Car Corp. unveils its new EX60 electric vehicle model, featuring Google's Gemini AI technology for the first time, during a global premiere in the suburbs of Stockholm on Jan. 21, 2026.

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

The mayor of San Sebastian, Jon Insausti, during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian, which starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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