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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Denis Petrashov (L) of Kyrgyzstan and bronze medalist Cho Sung Jae of South Korea.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi acknowledges the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 6

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. At least 10 people were confirmed dead and four remained missing in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, while around 1.9 million people across eastern Japan were placed under evacuation orders at the height of the storm. Widespread transport disruptions were also reported, with more than 270 flights canceled.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi acknowledges the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi acknowledges the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi (top) competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi acknowledges the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi acknowledges the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Shin Ohashi competes en route to winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 200-meter breaststroke gold with a world record at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026.

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India: Heavy September Snowfall Covers Khardung La Pass in Ladakh

Heavy snowfall blanketed Khardung La Pass in Ladakh on September 23, covering roads and reducing visibility in the high-altitude area. Visuals show snow-covered roads with vehicles lined up along the route as people navigate the wintry conditions. Vehicles were reportedly held at the Spang Chanmo check post following the snowfall.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 3

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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China: Horse Walks Awkwardly With New Leg Guards

On September 9, 2026, in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, a horse was filmed struggling to adjust to new protective leg guards. A man led the horse toward a grassy area with red guards fitted on its two rear legs. Unfamiliar with the equipment, the horse lifted its back hooves unusually high with each step, making its walk look awkward and uneven.

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China: Sheep Knocks Tourist Down on Hulunbuir Grassland

On September 12, 2026, in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, as a tourist was enjoying the scenery of blue skies and green grass, a sheep began chasing him. The animal repeatedly butted him with its head and eventually knocked him onto the grass. Another person then came over and led the sheep away.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17), activated from the 15-day injured list, reacts after striking out with the bases loaded in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, activated from the 15-day injured list, reacts after striking out with the bases loaded in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, activated from the 15-day injured list, strikes out with the bases loaded in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, activated from the 15-day injured list, strikes out with the bases loaded in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction. Video shows police charging protesters in central Madrid on Wednesday night after demonstrators staged a sit-in on Paseo de la Castellana.

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Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 2

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

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India: Biker Escapes as Tractor Hits Motorcycle at Fuel Station in Jaipur

A motorcyclist escaped after a tractor struck and severely damaged his motorcycle at a fuel station in Pingun village, Jaipur. CCTV footage reportedly shows the tractor moving toward the rider before hitting the motorcycle, with the rider running toward the fuel station building. Police registered a case following a complaint by the motorcyclist and said the two men were involved in a prior money dispute.

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China: Golden Retriever Meets Spotted Seal at Sea

On September 18, 2026, on Dachangshan Island in Dalian, Liaoning, a golden retriever met a spotted seal named Nana, a national first-class protected animal in China. The seal slowly swam toward the dog and raised its head for a closer look. The golden retriever appeared surprised and remained almost motionless in the water. The video ends with a group of beachgoers filming the spotted seal, as it was a rare sight.

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Relatives of abductees in Washington

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference in Washington on Sept. 23, 2026, following meetings with U.S. government officials and lawmakers to get their backing for a resolution of the decades-long issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978.

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Relatives of abductees in Washington

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference in Washington on Sept. 23, 2026, following meetings with U.S. government officials and lawmakers to get their backing for a resolution of the decades-long issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978.

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India: Traditional Tree-Climbing Contest Held During Nanda Pati Mela

A traditional tree-climbing contest was held during the Nanda Pati Mela in Kaproli village, Pauri Garhwal, on September 21. Participants tried to scale a tall chir pine whose trunk had been peeled, coated with oil, milk and curd, and planted in the village square. Those who reached the top collected prizes including fruits, leaves and money as villagers gathered to celebrate.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets with U.N. head Guterres

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres (R) greets Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi before their talks at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets with U.N. head Guterres

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres ahead of their talks at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets press in N.Y.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in New York in the early hours of Sept. 23, 2026, following a speech at the U.N. General Assembly and a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Mexico: Category 5 Hurricane Polo Brings Gusty Wind, Rain to Pacific Coast

Hurricane Polo rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. As of Tuesday evening, Polo was located about 210 miles south of Zihuatanejo. Residents in Guerrero and Michoacán remained on alert, bracing for heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds and storm surge.

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Japan-Ukraine summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (front) holds talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Japan-Ukraine summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) holds talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Japan-Ukraine summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before their talks at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Japan-Ukraine summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before their talks at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2026.