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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Yield on key gov't bond spikes

Yield on key gov't bond spikes

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond spike on April 13, 2026, after the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement. The yield hit 2.490 percent in the morning, the highest since February 1999.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's new president

The swearing-in ceremony is held for Myanmar's newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing (C) takes the oath during his swearing-in ceremony at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives at parliament to attend his swearing-in ceremony in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing delivers a speech at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026, following his swearing-in ceremony.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing delivers a speech at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026, following his swearing-in ceremony.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond hits 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond hits 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield briefly hit 2.410 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) poses for a photo with Eisuke Mori (3rd from L), newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, and Keiichi Ishii (2nd from R), new vice speaker, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo

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 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 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 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 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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China: Firefighters Break Through Newly Paved Road to Rescue Trapped Dog

Firefighters in Muli County, Sichuan, broke through a newly paved road on January 19, 2026, to rescue a trapped Labrador Retriever.

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes 2

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.275 percent, its highest level since February 1999, on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.275 percent, its highest level since February 1999, on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign communications and illustration of French far-right party Reconquete! MEP and candidate for mayor of Paris Knafo, the communications is strongly inspired of New York City newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, at the launch of her campaign in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign communications and illustration of French far-right party Reconquete! MEP and candidate for mayor of Paris Knafo, the communications is strongly inspired of New York City newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, at the launch of her campaign in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign communications and illustration of French far-right party Reconquete! MEP and candidate for mayor of Paris Knafo, the communications is strongly inspired of New York City newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, at the launch of her campaign in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign Launch of Far Right Candidate Sarah Knafo - Paris

Campaign communications and illustration of French far-right party Reconquete! MEP and candidate for mayor of Paris Knafo, the communications is strongly inspired of New York City newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, at the launch of her campaign in Paris on January 12, 2026. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

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New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

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New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

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New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

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New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

An ice hockey test game is held at the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

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New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

New ice hockey arena for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo shows the newly built Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 9, 2026, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

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Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, listens as Christine Clark, newly named chair of the Commission for Human Rights makes remarks during a press conference at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, in the New York City borough of Queens, NY on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, listens as Christine Clark, newly named chair of the Commission for Human Rights makes remarks during a press conference at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, in the New York City borough of Queens, NY on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, listens as Christine Clark, newly named chair of the Commission for Human Rights makes remarks during a press conference at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, in the New York City borough of Queens, NY on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mamdani names Clark as Chair of the Commission for Human Rights

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, listens as Christine Clark, newly named chair of the Commission for Human Rights makes remarks during a press conference at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, in the New York City borough of Queens, NY on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

An employee displays a newly issued 500-pound Syrian banknote at a currency exchange office in Idlib, Syria, on January 4, 2026. Exchange offices have begun replacing old banknotes with a new monetary issue following an announcement by the Central Bank of Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

An employee displays a newly issued 50-pound Syrian banknote at a currency exchange office in Idlib, Syria, on January 4, 2026. Exchange offices have begun replacing old banknotes with a new monetary issue following an announcement by the Central Bank of Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

A view shows an old Syrian 500-pound banknote (top) placed next to a newly issued one (bottom) at a currency exchange office in Idlib, Syria, on January 4, 2026. Exchange offices have begun replacing old banknotes with a new monetary issue following an announcement by the Central Bank of Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

An employee displays a fan of newly issued Syrian banknotes at a currency exchange office in Idlib, Syria, on January 4, 2026. Exchange offices have begun replacing old banknotes with a new monetary issue following an announcement by the Central Bank of Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

An employee displays a newly issued 25-pound Syrian banknote at a currency exchange office in Idlib, Syria, on January 4, 2026. Exchange offices have begun replacing old banknotes with a new monetary issue following an announcement by the Central Bank of Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

Currency Trading Begins In Idlib - Syria

An employee displays a newly issued 100-pound Syrian banknote at a currency exchange office in Idlib, Syria, on January 4, 2026. Exchange offices have begun replacing old banknotes with a new monetary issue following an announcement by the Central Bank of Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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