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N. Korean sports minister off to Japan for Asian Games

North Korean sports minister Kim Il Guk (L) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Sept. 15, 2026, en route to Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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N. Korean sports minister off to Japan for Asian Games

North Korean sports minister Kim Il Guk (L) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Sept. 15, 2026, en route to Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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N. Korean sports minister off to Japan for Asian Games

North Korean sports minister Kim Il Guk (front, L) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on Sept. 15, 2026, en route to Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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US: Vehicles Push Through Severe Flooding on Highway in Paramus, New Jersey

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across the tristate area on Sunday, September 13, prompting road closures and water rescues. Vehicles were seen pushing through severe flooding on Route 17 in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Japan: Weather Front Brings Widespread Downpours, Prompting Rain Alerts

On Monday, September 14, heavy downpours fell across a wide swath of Japan from Tohoku to Kyushu, as weather fronts moved through the area, prompting Level 2 and 3 rain alerts in some areas. In Akita Prefecture, 69.0 millimeters of rain was recorded in an hour.

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[Breaking News]Asian Games: North Korean delegation

BEIJING, China, Sept. 8 Kyodo - Members of the North Korean delegation arrive at an airport in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2026, en route to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

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Asian Games: North Korean delegation

Members of the North Korean delegation arrive at an airport in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2026, en route to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

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Asian Games: North Korean delegation

Members of the North Korean delegation arrive at an airport in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2026, en route to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

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Asian Games: North Korean delegation

Members of the North Korean delegation arrive at an airport in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2026, en route to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

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Asian Games: North Korean delegation

Members of the North Korean delegation arrive at an airport in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2026, en route to Japan for the Asian Games, which will be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

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"Riku-Ryu" pair engaged

File photo shows Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan performing in the pairs figure skating free program en route to winning gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026. The pair, known as "Riku-Ryu," announced their engagement on social media on Aug. 23, 2026.

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China: Massive Boulder Rolls Into River During Landslide in Tibet

Footage shows a massive boulder breaking free during a landslide on Route 317 in Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet, plunging into a rushing river as police cordon off the area and manage traffic in controlled intervals.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs en route to winning the individual apparatus clubs during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Taisiia Onofriichuk of Ukraine performs en route to winning the individual apparatus hoop during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Taisiia Onofriichuk of Ukraine performs en route to winning the individual apparatus hoop during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Taisiia Onofriichuk of Ukraine performs en route to winning the individual apparatus hoop during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs en route to winning the individual apparatus ribbon during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs en route to winning the individual apparatus ball during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs en route to winning the individual apparatus ball during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs en route to winning the individual apparatus ball during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs en route to winning the individual apparatus ribbon during the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 16, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Kazushi Imafuku of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 1500-meter freestyle silver at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Kazushi Imafuku of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 1500-meter freestyle silver at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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al Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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al Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan competes en route to winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall 2

Nine people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall caused significant flooding across the prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows vehicles abandoned on National Route 14 in Chiba City after floodwaters receded.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations 6

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Shin Ohashi of Japan swims en route to claiming silver in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Shin Ohashi of Japan swims en route to claiming silver in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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