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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.

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TEPCO nuclear power plant

Takeyuki Inagaki, head of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power complex operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, stands in the central control room for the No. 6 reactor on Feb. 16, 2026, as TEPCO restarted power generation and transmission on a trial basis the same day, gearing up to resume nuclear power supply for the first time in 14 years. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

Spectators hold Greenland flags in the stands before a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between the United States and Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ice hockey

A spectator holds a Greenland flag in the stands before a preliminary round match of men's ice hockey between the United States and Denmark at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 14, 2026, at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan.

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General election in Japan

A poster of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stands in the snow in Otaru in Hokkaido on Feb. 8, 2026, as a general election is held in Japan.

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General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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China: Unique Hairless Sheep Stands Out Among Woolly Lambs in Xinjiang

In Xinjiang, northwestern China, on Monday, January 19, a rare lamb was seen appearing completely different from its woolly counterparts. The animal is a special breed known as a hairless sheep, which naturally grows with smooth skin and no wool.

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Daihatsu launches e-Hijet Cargo EV

Daihatsu Motor Co. President Masahiro Inoue stands next to the newly launched e-Hijet Cargo, a mini commercial electric vehicle, in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

A Palestinian boy stands next to Israeli soldiers as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a flipped car as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Curfew - West Bank

An Israeli soldier stands guard next to a barrier as the military closes Hebron's H2 southern sector in the occupied West Bank on January 19, 2026. Troops imposed a curfew on approximately 70,000 people while searching for weapons and wanted individuals, erecting new gates and earth mounds to isolate the area. Following the 1995 Oslo Agreement and 1997 Hebron Agreement, the city remains divided, with H2, including the Old City of Hebron, under Israeli military control while H1 is administered by the Palestinian Authority. Most Palestinians live in the H2 sector. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11 Dead or Missing After ATR 42-500 Plane Crashes - Indonesia

A journalist stands near the debris of the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft near the summit of Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, January 18, 2026. Indonesian rescuers have found one victim from the crashed ATR 42-500 aircraft on Mount Bulusaraung in Pangkep regency, South Sulawesi, authorities said on Sunday. The ATR 42-500 aircraft reportedly lost contact over Maros regency in South Sulawesi province. The plane was operating a flight from Yogyakarta to Makassar when communication with air traffic control was cut off on Saturday. According to official data, 10 people were on board the aircraft at the time it lost contact, comprising seven crew members and three passengers. Photo by Muchtamir Zaide/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Spezia Calcio

Palermo, Italy, 18 January 2026. Renzo Barbera Stadium, Palermo vs Spezia, match valid for the 2025/2026 Serie B championship. In the photo: Filippo Inzaghi (Palermo FC) in the stands

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NASA SLS rocket ready for Moon mission

NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion crew capsule, stands at a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 17, 2026, ahead of its Artemis II mission to the Moon possibly in early February.

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NASA SLS rocket ready for Moon mission

NASA's Space Launch System rocket, with the Orion crew capsule, stands at a launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 17, 2026, ahead of its Artemis II mission to the Moon possibly in early February.

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Forest Fire - Chile

A woman stands in front of a building affected by a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Meets Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani - Doha

Prime Minister Mark Carney stands with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as he is introduced to the Qatari delegation at Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie B - UC Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella

Sampdoria team under the stands of their fans disappointed by the draw at the end of the match during UC Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella, Italian soccer Serie B match in Genoa, Italy, January 16 2026

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CALCIO - Serie B - UC Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella

Sampdoria team under the stands of their fans disappointed by the draw at the end of the match during UC Sampdoria vs Virtus Entella, Italian soccer Serie B match in Genoa, Italy, January 16 2026

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Nigerian supporters in the stands showing their support for the Super Eagles during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against Morocco. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Large numbers of Moroccan supporters cheer and push their national team from the stands during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco v Nigeria Match

Nigerian supporters in the stands showing their support for the Super Eagles during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match against Morocco. January 14, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM