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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press event with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung following their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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China: Cheeky Spider Monkey Meets Its Match During Tourist Encounter at Shanghai Zoo

On May 14, 2026, at Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo, a spider monkey named Doudou repeatedly grabbed a tourist's hair and arm during an encounter. When the visitor gently held the monkey still, it froze with a stunned expression. After being released, the monkey clung to the tourist until a keeper stepped in to calm it down.

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China: Intense Hailstorm Hits Shandong

On May 12, 2026, in Shandong, eastern China, a video captured a courtyard covered with hail as more hail continued falling from the sky. The owner stood outside and sighed about the heavy hailstorm. The ground was already covered in white ice pellets.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) chats with Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami after reaching first base on a single in the first inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (L) of the Chicago White Sox chats with Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs ahead of their baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on May 17, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (2nd from R) holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not seen) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, far L) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (front, 4th from L) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far L) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (3rd from R) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not seen) in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to board a vehicle after arriving at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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US: High Winds Ground Flights, Knock Out Power Across Las Vegas Valley 2

A powerful windstorm swept through the Las Vegas valley Sunday, May 17, with gusts topping 35 mph triggering High Wind Warnings across Clark County. Blowing dust reduced visibility and air quality, NV Energy reported multiple power outages, and the FAA briefly grounded flights at Harry Reid International Airport.

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Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

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Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi's trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 19, 2026, for a summit meeting with the country's President Lee Jae Myung.

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Golf: Kroger Queen City Championship

Golf: Kroger Queen City Championship

Lottie Woad of England poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, heading to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, heading to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leaves the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, heading to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (L) receives a standing ovation following the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2025, in Cannes, southern France, along with Rim Kuwaki (R), who stars in the film.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (C, facing camera) receives a standing ovation following the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2025, in Cannes, southern France, along with Haruka Ayase (C, L), Rim Kuwaki (C, R) and Daigo (C, far R), who star in the film.

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Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, before traveling to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japan PM Takaichi ahead of trip to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 19, 2026, before traveling to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japanese, U.S. cherry blossom queens

Japanese, U.S. cherry blossom queens

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) poses with Japanese and U.S. cherry blossom queens Yuka Shimizu (R) and Caroline Campbell at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Japanese, U.S. cherry blossom queens

Japanese, U.S. cherry blossom queens

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) poses with Japanese and U.S. cherry blossom queens Yuka Shimizu (R) and Caroline Campbell at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

A national tree-planting ceremony is held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, with the attendance of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

A national tree-planting ceremony is held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, with the attendance of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on May 17, 2026.

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WTO chief in Tokyo

WTO chief in Tokyo

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ahead of their talks in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Brazilian foreign minister in Tokyo

Brazilian foreign minister in Tokyo

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) holds talks with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (2nd from L) in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press after the first day of a two-day meeting with her counterparts and central bank governors from the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven countries take part in a photo session on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (front) takes a selfie with his counterparts from the Group of Seven countries on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (front) takes a selfie with his counterparts from the Group of Seven countries on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (front) takes a selfie with his counterparts from the Group of Seven countries on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (C) poses with Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (R) and French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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Japan-Brazil talks

Japan-Brazil talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) holds talks with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira (4th from L) in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Japan-Brazil talks

Japan-Brazil talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in Tokyo on May 18, 2026, ahead of their talks.

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Japan-Brazil talks

Japan-Brazil talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in Tokyo on May 18, 2026, ahead of their talks.

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Takaichi-Guterres talks

Takaichi-Guterres talks

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holding talks with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Takaichi-Guterres talks

Takaichi-Guterres talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres (far L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Takaichi-Guterres talks

Takaichi-Guterres talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres during a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Takaichi-Guterres talks

Takaichi-Guterres talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres during a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Reception for heads of U.N. agencies

Reception for heads of U.N. agencies

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front row, 2nd from R) poses for a photo with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres (front row, 3rd from R) and the heads and officials of other U.N. agencies ahead of a welcome reception at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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