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[Breaking News]81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

NAGASAKI, Japan, Aug. 9 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II. (Kyodo)

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A-bomb survivors' group marks 70th anniv. of founding

Terumi Tanaka, co-chair of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, holds a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 10, 2026, to mark the 70th anniversary of the organization's founding. The group was inaugurated on Aug. 10, 1956 -- a day after Nagasaki marked the 11th anniversary of its U.S. atomic bombing -- when the second world anti-nuclear weapons conference was taking place in the southwestern Japan city.

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A-bomb survivors' group marks 70th anniv. of founding

Shigemitsu Tanaka, co-chair of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, holds a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 10, 2026, to mark the 70th anniversary of the organization's founding. The group was inaugurated on Aug. 10, 1956 -- a day after Nagasaki marked the 11th anniversary of its U.S. atomic bombing -- when the second world anti-nuclear weapons conference was taking place in the southwestern Japan city.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Survivor Chiyoko Motomura, 87, speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Survivor Chiyoko Motomura, 87, speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

People queue in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

People queue in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

People queue in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki reads out the Peace Declaration during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki (3rd from L) prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) observes a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony at Peace Park in Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, the exact time when a U.S. atomic bomb was dropped on the southwestern Japan city 81 years earlier in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

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81st anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city, with the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome seen in the background. (Pool photo)

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81st anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

People observe a moment of silence at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima at 8:15 a.m. on Aug. 6, 2026, the exact time of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city 81 years ago, with the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome in the background.

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81st anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

People pray before the cenotaph at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city, with the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome in the background.

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Candlelight memorial event in Hiroshima

People march with candles at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on the night of July 31, 2026, to mourn atomic bomb victims ahead of the 81st anniversary on Aug. 6 of the U.S. atomic bombing on the western Japan city during World War II.

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Candlelight memorial event in Hiroshima

People march with candles at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on the night of July 31, 2026, to mourn atomic bomb victims ahead of the 81st anniversary on Aug. 6 of the U.S. atomic bombing on the western Japan city during World War II.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, during sunrise on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Cornerstone of Peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Drone photo shows the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki addresses a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after laying flowers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays flowers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays flowers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

A ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II is held at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and other attendees offer silent prayers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after laying flowers at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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CORRECTED: 81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki walks to lay flowers at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Iran Team Arrives in Los Angeles on Day of Peace Deal Announcement

Iran's national soccer team arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14, ahead of their World Cup Group G opener against New Zealand the following day. The team's arrival at their hotel in Manhattan Beach drew a crowd of mixed reactions, with Iranian supporters, American flag-waving onlookers, and protesters shouting "Shame on you" gathering outside, on the same day the United States and Iran announced a peace deal.

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike attends a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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5th anniv. of nuclear weapons ban treaty

People light candles at the Peace Memorial Park near the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026, to mark the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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5th anniv. of nuclear weapons ban treaty

People light candles at the Peace Memorial Park near the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026, to mark the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates New Year's day during a mass on World Day of Peace in Saint-Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 1, 2025. Photoby ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV celebrates New Year's day during a mass on World Day of Peace in Saint-Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 1, 2025. Photoby ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM