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Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Combined photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024, and in July 2022, respectively, shows professional shogi players in the women's category Tomoka Nishiyama (L) and Kana Fukuma. Nishiyama defended her Osho women's title as her competitor Fukuma withdrew from the third match of a best-of-three series due to ill health on Oct. 29, 2024. Fukuma earlier said she would be sidelined from competition between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

Akihiro Arimoto, whose daughter Keiko was taken to North Korea in 1983 at age 23, is pictured during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024. Arimoto, who strenuously fought for her return and that of the other abductees, died of natural causes aged 96 at his home in Kobe, western Japan, without seeing her, his family said on Feb. 17, 2025.

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Slowing Chinese economy

A commercial area is quiet on Beijing's bustling Wangfujing Avenue on Oct. 17, 2024, as consumption slackens in China amid the slowing economy.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts attends a press conference on Oct. 17, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza attends a press conference on Oct. 17, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a leadoff solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a leadoff solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a leadoff solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference after his team defeated the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Shohei Ohtani (L) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after their team defeated the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field in New York on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R) chats with teammate Shohei Ohtani in the dugout after leaving the mound in the middle of the fifth inning against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) smiles after returning to home base on a two-run home run by Mookie Betts (50) in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) steps on home base after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani high-fives a teammate in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Oct. 17, 2024, at Citi Field in New York.

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Japan defense chief at NATO headquarters

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) attends a press conference after a meeting of defense chiefs of NATO member countries and its partners in the Indo-Pacific region at NATO's headquarters in Brussels on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Japan defense chief attends NATO meeting

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (front row, far L) attends a meeting of defense chiefs of NATO member countries and its partners in the Indo-Pacific region at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Japan defense chief attends NATO meeting

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani attends a meeting of defense chiefs of NATO member countries and its partners in the Indo-Pacific region at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Oct. 17, 2024.

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ECB president

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde attends a press conference in Kranj, Slovenia, on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Japan PM Ishiba campaigning for general election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, makes a stump speech in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2024, ahead of the Oct. 27 general election.

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Anti-disaster drill at Narita airport

A large-scale anti-disaster drill is conducted at Narita airport near Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024, simulating a passenger plane catching fire following a failed nighttime landing due to downburst. About 830 people including firefighters took part in the drill, conducted in the wake of a Japan Airlines plane collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on a runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport on Jan. 2.