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China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

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Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

A traditional outdoor Noh play dating back to the ninth century is performed at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara, western Japan, on May 15, 2026.

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Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

A traditional outdoor Noh play dating back to the ninth century is performed at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara, western Japan, on May 15, 2026.

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Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

A traditional outdoor Noh play dating back to the ninth century is performed at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara, western Japan, on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu(C), the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu (R), the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates after San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gestures as San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani reacts after San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gestures as San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) pumps his fist after San Francisco Giants' Drew Gilbert flies into a double play in the seventh inning, allowing Ohtani to pitch seven scoreless innings in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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Football: North Korean team enroute to South Korea

Football: North Korean team enroute to South Korea

Members of a North Korean women's football team arrive at an airport in Beijing on May 12, 2026, in transit to South Korea to play in the Asian Champions League semifinals.

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Football: North Korean team enroute to South Korea

Football: North Korean team enroute to South Korea

Members of a North Korean women's football team arrive at an airport in Beijing on May 12, 2026, in transit to South Korea to play in the Asian Champions League semifinals.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2026.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out by Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards during a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 29, 2026.

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China: Clumsy Panda Cub Loses Grip and Falls From Tree in Fujian

On March 17, 2026, in Fujian, a video recorded a panda cub climbing a tree to play. While moving around on the trunk, the cub suddenly lost its grip and fell down. A worker picked the cub up and looked it over carefully, turning it slightly as if checking for injuries.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei (17) Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei (17) Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei (17) Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei (L) Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds into a double play in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 28, 2026.

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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R) and her son Prince Hisahito play the "karuta" Japanese card game with children at a nursery in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito play the "karuta" Japanese card game with children at a nursery in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito play the "karuta" Japanese card game with children at a nursery in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito play the "karuta" Japanese card game with children at a nursery in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito play the "karuta" Japanese card game with children at a nursery in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (back) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Japan training camp ahead of WBC

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (far L) visits Japan's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Darvish, a member of the 2023 WBC champion Japan, was asked by current Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata to play an advisory role at the camp.

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Unlikely Friendship: Cat and Pet Rat Play Together in China

On February 7, 2026, in Hebei, China, a domestic cat and a pet rat were seen playing and eating together peacefully, touching noses, chasing toys, and resting side by side, creating a heartwarming and unlikely friendship that quickly drew attention online.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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