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25th anniversary events at USJ

A ceremony is held at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 29, 2026, for summer events from July 1 through Aug. 26 marking the theme park's 25th anniversary.

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25th anniversary events at USJ

A ceremony is held at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 29, 2026, for summer events from July 1 through Aug. 26 marking the theme park's 25th anniversary.

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25th anniversary events at USJ

A ceremony is held at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 29, 2026, for summer events from July 1 through Aug. 26 marking the theme park's 25th anniversary.

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25th anniversary events at USJ

A ceremony is held at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on June 29, 2026, for summer events from July 1 through Aug. 26 marking the theme park's 25th anniversary.

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit 2

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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Summer Davos begins in Dalian

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Dalian, China, on June 23, 2026. Over 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries and regions took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions, co-hosted by the Chinese government.

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front row, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium's King Philippe (front row, far L) and Queen Mathilde (front row, far R) at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. Standing behind them are (from R to L) Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore and Prince Emmanuel. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front row, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium's King Philippe (front row, far L) and Queen Mathilde (front row, far R) at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. Standing behind them are (from R to L) Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore and Prince Emmanuel. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) chat with Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) chat with Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) chat with Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front row, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium's King Philippe (front row, far L) and Queen Mathilde (front row, far R) at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. Standing behind them are (from R to L) Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore and Prince Emmanuel. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front row, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front row, 2nd from L) pose for a photo with Belgium's King Philippe (front row, far L) and Queen Mathilde (front row, far R) at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, on June 21, 2026. Standing behind them are (from R to L) Prince Gabriel, Princess Elisabeth, Princess Eleonore and Prince Emmanuel. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Photo taken on June 21, 2026, shows the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, where Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are staying as part of their official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Photo taken on June 21, 2026, shows the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, where Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are staying as part of their official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Photo taken on June 21, 2026, shows the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, where Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are staying as part of their official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Paris exhibition

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage, the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in May, arrives at Charles de Gaulle airport near Paris on June 10, 2026, for a June 13-14 exhibition tournament in the French capital.

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China: Summer City Transformed Into Winter Scene by Sudden Hailstorm

A severe storm hit Langfang, Hebei province, on June 4, 2026, bringing heavy hail and a rapid temperature drop after a sweltering day with temperatures in the high 30s°C (around 95°F). The footage shows streets covered in accumulated ice pellets, creating a winter-like scene in the middle of summer.

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Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

Shinto priests and climbers gather at the summit of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, to offer prayer for safety at a ceremony marking the start of the summer climbing season on June 7, 2026.

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Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

Shinto priests and climbers gather at the summit of Mt. Daisen in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, to offer prayer for safety at a ceremony marking the start of the summer climbing season on June 7, 2026.

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Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

A torchlight procession is held in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 6, 2026, to offer prayer for safety on Mt. Daisen, a day before a ceremony is held on its summit marking the start of the summer climbing season.

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Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

A torchlight procession is held in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 6, 2026, to offer prayer for safety on Mt. Daisen, a day before a ceremony is held on its summit marking the start of the summer climbing season.

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Japan PM Takaichi, ministers in Okinawa wear

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) and ministers prepare to attend a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, wearing "kariyushi" summer tops from the southern island prefecture of Okinawa.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Okinawa cloth

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, wearing "kariyushi" summer clothes from the southern island prefecture of Okinawa.

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Japan PM Takaichi, ministers in Okinawa wear

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) and ministers prepare to attend a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, wearing "kariyushi" summer tops from the southern island prefecture of Okinawa.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Okinawa cloth

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, wearing "kariyushi" summer clothes from the southern island prefecture of Okinawa.

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Japan PM Takaichi, ministers in Okinawa wear

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) and ministers prepare to attend a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, wearing "kariyushi" summer tops from the southern island prefecture of Okinawa.

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Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Production is at its peak at a workshop making "Edo Furin" Japanese-style handmade wind chimes in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, ahead of full summer. The workshop, which started during Japan's Edo period, will mark the 111th anniversary of its founding in November.

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Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Production is at its peak at a workshop making "Edo Furin" Japanese-style handmade wind chimes in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, ahead of full summer. The workshop, which started during Japan's Edo period, will mark the 111th anniversary of its founding in November.

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Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Production is at its peak at a workshop making "Edo Furin" Japanese-style handmade wind chimes in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, ahead of full summer. The workshop, which started during Japan's Edo period, will mark the 111th anniversary of its founding in November.

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UK: Record-Breaking May Heat Draws Crowds to Beaches in Broadstairs

Beachgoers flocked to Broadstairs in Kent as the United Kingdom recorded its hottest May temperature in over a century. Temperatures reached 35 degrees Celsius at London's Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens on Tuesday, May 26.

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Sumo: Wakatakakage after Summer Grand Sumo Tournament win

Komusubi Wakatakakage attends a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 25, 2026, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Wakatakakage after Summer Grand Sumo Tournament win

Komusubi Wakatakakage smiles during a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 25, 2026, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Wakatakakage after Summer Grand Sumo Tournament win

Komusubi Wakatakakage attends a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 25, 2026, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Wakatakakage after Summer Grand Sumo Tournament win

Komusubi Wakatakakage speaks at a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 25, 2026, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Sumo: Wakatakakage after Summer Grand Sumo Tournament win

Komusubi Wakatakakage smiles during a press conference at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 25, 2026, a day after winning the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage celebrates after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage celebrates after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (front) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage gives an interview after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (front) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (back) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.