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PM Takaichi meets press

PM Takaichi meets press

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets press

PM Takaichi meets press

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets press

PM Takaichi meets press

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets press

PM Takaichi meets press

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets press

PM Takaichi meets press

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 25, 2026.

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China: One Monkey Falls Into River as Group Attempts Rope Crossing in Sichuan

A group of monkeys in Sichuan were filmed on May 25, 2026 using ropes tied near trees to cross a river, gripping a thick rope with their hands while stepping on a thinner one below. One monkey fell into the water mid-crossing before quickly pulling itself to the bank.

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China: Dog’s Daring Cage Escape Goes Wrong as It Tumbles Headfirst Downstairs

A dog in Shandong was caught on camera on May 25 breaking out of its cage at home, only to lose its footing at the top of the stairs and slide down headfirst in an upside-down position.

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Memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - Japan's Princess Kako attends a memorial ceremony for unidentified war dead at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on May 25, 2026. (Kyodo)

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1st oil tanker to arrive in Japan passing Hormuz since Iran war

CHITA, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 25, 2026, shows the Idemitsu Maru, an oil tanker operated by a unit of major Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co., off Chita, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, following its arrival earlier in the day after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in late April. It is the first oil tanker to arrive in Japan having passed through the strait since the Iran war erupted and left traffic through the vital energy route heavily restricted. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nikkei index hits record closing high

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 65,158.19 on May 25, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China launches new spaceship

JIUQUAN, China, May 25 Kyodo - A rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on May 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Football: Japan team train for 2026 World Cup

CHIBA, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Members of the Japanese men's national football team train in the eastern Japan city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 25, 2026, as they entered camp in preparation for the upcoming World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Possible spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza area

TOKYO, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Fire trucks gather in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 25, 2026, after an emergency call reported a pungent smell and people coughing. At least one person was taken to the hospital and around 20 others reported feeling ill, according to police. Surveillance footage showed a man spraying an unknown substance inside the facility before the call was made. (Kyodo)

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Possible spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza area

TOKYO, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Fire trucks gather in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 25, 2026, after an emergency call reported a pungent smell and people coughing. At least one person was taken to the hospital and around 20 others reported feeling ill, according to police. Surveillance footage showed a man spraying an unknown substance inside the facility before the call was made. (Kyodo)

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Belarus opposition leader in Kyiv

Belarus opposition leader in Kyiv

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha following their talks in Kyiv on May 25, 2026.

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US: Morning Fog Blankets Northeastern Indiana on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, morning fog was observed in Wells County, northeastern Indiana, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile in some areas.

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US: Strong Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Northern New Mexico on Memorial Day

A dust storm swept across parts of northern New Mexico on Monday, May 25, with strong winds and blowing dust creating hazardous conditions near White Rock. The National Weather Service warned that gusty winds could continue to accompany showers across western and central New Mexico through Tuesday.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Colombian Overseas Election Opens With Long Lines and Operational Problems 3

Colombians living abroad began casting their ballots on Monday, May 25, in the country's presidential election, with polling sites open across 67 countries. In the U.S., long lines outside polling stations and operational issues at several consulates left many voters reportedly unable to cast their ballots before polling sites closed on the first day.

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US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate 3

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded. This video shows crowds of fans celebrating the victory in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

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US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate 2

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded.

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Belgium: Massive Warehouse Fire in Tubize Sends Toxic Asbestos Smoke Into Air

A massive fire tore through a clothing warehouse in Tubize, Belgium, on Monday, May 25, sending toxic asbestos-laced smoke across multiple municipalities and prompting evacuations and school closures.

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US: Flood Advisory Issued for Dallas and Tarrant Counties in North Texas

The NWS Fort Worth issued a flood advisory for Dallas and Tarrant counties on Monday, May 25, warning of continued low-lying flooding even after heavy rain ended.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 5

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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US: Six-Alarm Junkyard Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Opa-locka, Miami

A massive junkyard fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, near Northwest 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County. The 6-alarm blaze spread to three nearby businesses, with more than 80 units responding. No injuries were reported.

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Spain: Fire Destroys Málaga Café and Spreads to Ibis Hotel, All Guests Evacuated 2

A fire at Le Grand Café in central Málaga spread to the Ibis hotel above it early Monday, May 25, forcing the evacuation of around 130 rooms. All 37 on-duty firefighters were deployed to the scene, with no injuries reported.

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Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

Foreign diplomats lay flowers on May 25, 2026, in front of a condominium building in Kyiv partially destroyed following Russian attacks in which at least two residents died.

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US: Clashes Erupt at Delaney Hall as Hunger Strike Continues

Protesters clashed with ICE agents outside Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, May 25, as a hunger strike by detainees entered its fourth day. Gov. Mikie Sherrill visited Delaney Hall on Monday to meet with families of detainees but was denied access to the facility.

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Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on May 25, 2026, shows a market severely damaged following Russian attacks in Kyiv.

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Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on May 25, 2026, shows a condominium building partially destroyed following Russian attacks in Kyiv.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jasmine Paolini of Italy plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jasmine Paolini of Italy plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jasmine Paolini of Italy plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 25, 2026.

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Spain: Fire Destroys Málaga Café and Spreads to Ibis Hotel, All Guests Evacuated

A fire at Le Grand Café in central Málaga spread to the Ibis hotel above it early Monday, May 25, forcing the evacuation of around 130 rooms. All 37 on-duty firefighters were deployed to the scene, with no injuries reported.

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US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani challenges the first base umpire's out call after he was judged to have grounded into a double play with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The decision was overturned.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani challenges the first base umpire's out call after he was judged to have grounded into a double play with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The decision was overturned.

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US: Colombian Overseas Election Opens With Long Lines and Operational Problems 2

Colombians living abroad began casting their ballots on Monday, May 25, in the country's presidential election, with polling sites open across 67 countries. In the U.S., long lines outside polling stations and operational issues at several consulates left many voters reportedly unable to cast their ballots before polling sites closed on the first day.

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US: Colombian Overseas Election Opens With Long Lines and Operational Problems

Colombians living abroad began casting their ballots on Monday, May 25, in the country's presidential election, with polling sites open across 67 countries. In the U.S., long lines outside polling stations and operational issues at several consulates left many voters reportedly unable to cast their ballots before polling sites closed on the first day.

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US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi 2

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

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