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US: Lady Gaga Makes Surprise Appearance at ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere

Lady Gaga surprised fans at the premiere of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' at Lincoln Center in New York on Monday, April 20. Gaga made a stunning appearance in a vintage strapless black dress.

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Japan: Passenger Captures Moment Bullet Train Grinds to Halt as Powerful Earthquake Hits

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region on Monday, April 20, with tsunami warnings of up to three meters issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. This video shows the moment a Shinkansen bullet train makes an emergency stop in Miyagi Prefecture as the earthquake struck.

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Japan finance minister in New York

Japan finance minister in New York

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama makes a speech in New York on April 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Canton Fair in China

Canton Fair in China

A drone carrying objects makes demonstration at the China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China on April 15, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the first hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 16th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the third hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 10th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani makes a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani makes a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani makes a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani makes a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 5, 2026.

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Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Mao Asada makes coaching debut

Vancouver Winter Olympics figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada (L) watches her students during a domestic competition at Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena in the capital on March 28, 2026. Former world champion, Asada, who trains 12 skaters aged 5 to 10 at her school in Tokyo's Tachikawa, Kinoshita MAO Academy, made her coaching debut.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Iconic Rikugien Weeping Cherry Tree Reaches Full Bloom

Rikugi-en Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is home to a stunning weeping cherry tree that becomes one of the city's most beloved cherry blossom spots each spring. The large, centuries-old tree is beautifully illuminated at night during the blooming season, creating a magical atmosphere reflected in the garden's traditional pond. The contrast between the delicate pink blossoms and the classical Japanese landscape makes it a must-visit destination for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against the San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against the San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against the San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against the San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes his first pitching start of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026, throwing 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 16, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Teruaki Sato of Japan makes a "tea-mixing" gesture after hitting an RBI double in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Munetaka Murakami of Japan makes a "tea-mixing" gesture after hitting a single in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Kazuma Okamoto of Japan makes a "tea-mixing" gesture in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan makes a "tea-mixing" gesture after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan makes a "tea-mixing" gesture after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Shohei Ohtani of Japan makes a "tea-mixing" gesture after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Footage filmed by a passenger on board shows the moment of landing, with loud noises heard inside the cabin.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport 2

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Ukyo Shuto of Japan makes a "tea-whisking" gesture after hitting a single in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Ukyo Shuto of Japan makes a "tea-whisking" gesture after hitting a single in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (L) makes a "tea whisking" gesture in the dugout after teammate Kazuma Okamoto hit a double in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) makes a "tea whisking" gesture in the dugout after teammate Kazuma Okamoto hit a double in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) makes a "tea whisking" gesture in the dugout after teammate Kazuma Okamoto hit a double in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shota Morishita of Japan makes a "tea whisking" gesture after hitting a single in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Kaito Kozono of Japan makes a "tea whisking" gesture after hitting a single in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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