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Nippon Steel's new hot strip mill line

Nippon Steel's new hot strip mill line

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows a hot strip mill line newly completed at Nippon Steel Corp.'s Nagoya Works in Tokai in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi. The next-generation mill is designed to meet the growing need for high-grade steel sheets for electric vehicles.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (C) talks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (back, 2nd from L) speaks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (far L) speaks to young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai Summit 2026 project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

Basketball: Hachimura hosts young talent development project

NBA star Rui Hachimura (C) poses for a photo with young basketball players at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2026. Hachimura invited young players to his Black Samurai 2026 training project to develop next-generation basketball talent.

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U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

Japan Business Federation head Yoshinobu Tsutsui meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

U.S. treasury secretary comments on Japan's credit policy

Japan Business Federation head Yoshinobu Tsutsui meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

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Selection for next U.N. chief

Selection for next U.N. chief

Photo taken on April 22, 2026, shows U.N. Conference on Trade and Development Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan speaking to reporters at the United Nations' headquarters in New York. The former Costa Rican vice president topped the first round of poll to select the next U.N. secretary general.

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Boxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez as next opponent

Boxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez as next opponent

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan holds mitts for a fan during an event in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 27, 2026. Inoue named American Jesse Rodriguez as his potential next opponent.

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Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

A bobblehead doll depicting Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is pictured in Chicago on July 25, 2026, as it is given away to spectators at a baseball game between the Sox and the Houston Astros at Rate Field the next day.

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Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

(From R) Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty hold a joint press conference in London on July 21, 2026, following their talks on a Japan-Britain-Italy joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The ministers announced Canada will participate in the Global Combat Air Program as the first observer.

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Japan's next-generation fighter on display at airshow in Britain

Japan's next-generation fighter on display at airshow in Britain

A replica of a next-generation fighter jet under joint development by Japan, Britain and Italy is displayed at Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, Britain, on July 20, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – England Fans Sing “Wonderwall” at Atlanta Pub Ahead of Argentina Semifinal

England fans were seen in a pub in Atlanta, Georgia, singing "Wonderwall" on Tuesday, July 14, ahead of the semifinal match against Argentina the next day.

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World Cup 2026 – England Fans Sing “Hey Jude” at Atlanta Pub Ahead of Argentina Semifinal

England fans were seen in a pub in Atlanta, Georgia, singing "Hey Jude" on Tuesday, July 14, ahead of the semifinal match against Argentina the next day. The video was shot at Hudson Grille on Marietta St.

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US: Fans Duck in Stands as Gunshots Near Energizer Park Cancel St. Louis Soccer Match

A soccer match between City SC 2 and Austin FC II in St. Louis was canceled on Sunday, June 28, after gunshots were reported near Energizer Park. Police said officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex approximately three blocks from the stadium, with the incident reported at around 6:30 p.m. One person was taken into custody and a gun was seized, according to reports. The video footage shows fans at the stands ducking down after the gunshots a few minutes after the hydration break.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, British Defense Secretary Healey meet

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, British Defense Secretary Healey meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and British Defense Secretary John Healey pose for a photo in Singapore on May 30, 2026. Koizumi and Healey reaffirmed close defense cooperation during their talks, including on the Global Combat Air Program, a trilateral project involving Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft.

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Baseball: Giants manager Abe

Baseball: Giants manager Abe

File photo taken in April, 2026, shows Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe. The manager of the Japanese pro baseball team was arrested on the night of May 25, 2026, on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released early the next day.

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Baseball: Giants manager Abe

Baseball: Giants manager Abe

File photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital. The manager of the Japanese pro baseball team was arrested on the night of May 25, 2026, on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released early the next day.

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Trilateral fighter project

Trilateral fighter project

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) meets with Edgewing CEO Marco Zoff in Tokyo on May 21, 2026. Based in the English town of Reading, Edgewing is a venture company set up to lead the design of a next-generation fighter jet planned jointly by Japan, Britain and Italy.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency director general and a candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency director general and a candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Bachelet

U.N. secretary general candidate Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet, a former Chilean president and candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 3

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Robots also showcased smooth dance moves at a special stage next to the marathon path at the robot mall.

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China: Deer Caught on Camera Chewing Exam Papers in Sichuan

On November 3, 2025, in Sichuan, a video captured a small deer standing next to a desk where a stack of exam papers had been left behind and chewing on them as if they were leaves after the deer wandered onto a school campus and strayed into an empty classroom just before the evening study session began.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C, R) arrives at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. Standing next to him on the red carpet is North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) arrives at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. Walking next to him is North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) arrives at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. Walking next to him is North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.

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[Breaking News]Football: Japan vs. England

TOKYO, Japan, March 31 Kyodo - Video taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day. (Kyodo)

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, receives a bouquet at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, after announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

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Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

BTS comeback concert in Seoul

A drone show is held in Seoul on March 20, 2026, ahead of K-pop band BTS' first full-group concert the next day since all members completed their mandatory military service.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

BTS comeback concert in Seoul

A drone show is held in Seoul on March 20, 2026, ahead of K-pop band BTS' first full-group concert the next day since all members completed their mandatory military service.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Representatives of the French Alps, the next winter Paralympic host region, wave the Paralympic flag after receiving it from International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons (far L) during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons (L) hands the Paralympic flag to representatives of the French Alps, the next host region, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Spain: Snow Blankets Avila, Dozens of Snowplows Deploy to Keep Roads Clear

Snow returned to the province of Avila on Monday, with flakes beginning to fall and blanketing the area. The provincial government deployed several snowplows and dozens of workers to keep roads clear the next morning.

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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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US: Storm Slams Sierra Nevada With Heavy Snow, Travel Disrupted

Heavy snowfall continues across the Sierra Nevada, delivering significant snowpack but creating dangerous conditions. Several feet of snow have already accumulated, with some higher elevations expected to receive well over 10 feet before storms taper off next week. Strong winds and intense snowfall have triggered avalanche warnings and reduced visibility, prompting search and rescue efforts after a backcountry avalanche. Travel has been severely impacted, with whiteout conditions and intermittent closures along Interstate 80 near Donner Summit.

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Japan Tobacco CEO

Japan Tobacco CEO

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Japan Tobacco CEO

Japan Tobacco CEO

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Japan Tobacco President, CEO Tsutsui

Japan Tobacco President, CEO Tsutsui

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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