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Renowned Japanese TV personality Hiroshi Kume dies at 81

Renowned Japanese TV personality Hiroshi Kume (C), known for hosting "The Best Ten" music show between 1978 and 1985, and anchoring the "News Station" news show between 1985 and 2004, receives "the best dressed eyes" award in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2004. Kume died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, 2026, aged 81.

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TSMC plant in Japan

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows the construction site for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s second Japanese plant in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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TSMC plant in Japan

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s first Japanese plant in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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TSMC plant in Japan

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s first Japanese plant in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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TSMC plant in Japan

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s first Japanese plant in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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TSMC plant in Japan

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s first Japanese plant in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena under construction, which will host the ice hockey competitions during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena under construction, which will host the ice hockey competitions during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 18, 2025, shows the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics athletes village in Milan.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix de France

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato performs a ring-entering ritual in front of spectators on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato signs an autograph for a fan after the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu performs a ring-entering ritual in front of spectators on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu performs a ring-entering ritual in front of spectators on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Tobizaru rides a rented bicycle back to his hotel after the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu tosses salt before his bout on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato tosses salt before his bout on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Tobizaru (back) beats Kirishima on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato tosses salt before his bout on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (facing camera) beats Ukrainian wrestler Aonishiki on the fourth day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Anti-Trump protest in Washington

A protest against President Donald Trump is held in Washington on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in Washington

A protest against President Donald Trump is held in Washington on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in New York

A protest against President Donald Trump is held in New York on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in New York

A protest against President Donald Trump is held at New York's Times Square on Oct. 18, 2025, with a participant blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding a placard with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in Washington

A protest against President Donald Trump is held in Washington on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in New York

A protest against President Donald Trump is held at New York's Times Square on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in New York

A protest against President Donald Trump is held in New York on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Anti-Trump protest in New York

A protest against President Donald Trump is held in New York on Oct. 18, 2025, with participants blasting the Trump administration's authoritarian policies while holding placards with the "No Kings" slogan.

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Figure Skating: Grand Prix de France

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Figure Skating: Grand Prix de France

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Figure Skating: Grand Prix de France

Tatsuya Tsuboi of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Figure Skating: Grand Prix de France

Tatsuya Tsuboi of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Figure Skating: Grand Prix de France

Tatsuya Tsuboi of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Figure Skating: Grand Prix de France

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Grand Prix de France figure skating competition in Angers, France, on Oct. 18, 2025.

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