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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visit the Sweat Room, where graduates sign their names, at Leiden University, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako bow during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R), Empress Masako (front, L) walk with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade 2

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

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US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico: Colombian Fans Take Over Mexico City Monument After Opener Game

Colombian fans took over Mexico City's Angel de la Independencia monument on Tuesday night, June 17, celebrating their team's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the opening Group K match of the World Cup at Estadio Azteca.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 16, 2026, shows a message on a white board to Japan football squad members in a facility used as their World Cup training base in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a welcome ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako observe a moment of silence during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Empress Masako walk as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako walk with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (front, L) and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) hugs Nico O'Reilly following their team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group L football match against England at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Congo DR players are pictured following a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K football match against Portugal at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players acknowledge the crowd following a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K football match against Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players acknowledge the crowd following a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K football match against Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Congo DR's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group K football match against Portugal at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group K football match against Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Croatia Fans Take Over Downtown Dallas Before World Cup Showdown With England

Around 3,000 Croatia fans paraded through Downtown Dallas on Tuesday, June 16 ahead of their team's World Cup match against England, marching with a giant checkered flag roughly the length of a football field before wrapping up at Ferris Plaza.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico Squad Greeted by Fans in Guadalajara Before South Korea Showdown

Mexico's national soccer team arrived in Guadalajara on Tuesday ahead of their Group A World Cup 2026 match against South Korea, where dozens of fans welcomed them at the team hotel. Players later came out of their rooms to greet supporters, who gathered with flags and chants. The match is scheduled for Friday, June 19 at Estadio Guadalajara.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Argentine Fans Erupt at Arrowhead Stadium After Messi Hat-Trick Downs Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday, June 16. Excited Argentine fans celebrated inside the stadium after the game.

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China: Piglets Freeze on Command as Owner Plays Red Light Green Light

A group of piglets inside a pen in Sichuan province instantly froze when their owner shouted a phrase from the children's game "Red Light, Green Light" on May 5. When the owner entered the pigpen, the piglets began running around in different directions. The owner then shouted, “One, two, three, red light! Whoever moves is a pig!” In an instant, all the piglets stopped moving, as if the video had suddenly frozen. The scene looked like the animals were actually playing the children’s game with their owner.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Empress Masako is pictured upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, with Emperor Naruhito, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako wave to the crowd upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako wave to the crowd upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako wave to the crowd upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako arrive at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako arrive at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Netherlands defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his Dutch counterpart Dilan Yesilgoz before their talks in Tokyo on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Senegal's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group I football match against France at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: France Fans Take Over Times Square Ahead of Opening Match Against Senegal

France fans descended on New York City's Times Square on Monday evening, June 15, ahead of their opening World Cup match against Senegal on Tuesday.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran's players pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group G football match against New Zealand in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran (white) and New Zealand players shake hands after a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan squad members train at their base camp in the Nashville suburbs, Tennessee, on June 15, 2026, a day after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their football World Cup Group F opener near Dallas, Texas. Japan will face Tunisia near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 20.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran (R) and New Zealand players walk onto the pitch before their World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

New Zealand players celebrate after the team's opening goal in the first half of their World Cup Group G football match against Iran at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde players celebrate after a scoreless draw with Spain in their World Cup Group H football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026.