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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido earlier in the day.

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M6.2 quake hits Japan's Hokkaido

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido earlier in the day.

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NASA's telescope ready for dark matter search

NASA head Jared Isaacman speaks at a press conference during the unveiling of the U.S. space agency's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, ahead of its planned launch in September to search for dark matter.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency director general and a candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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U.N. secretary general candidate Grossi

Rafael Grossi, International Atomic Energy Agency director general and a candidate for next United Nations secretary general, speaks during an informal dialogue for the post at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 21, 2026.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

An electronic bulletin board in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture shows on April 21, 2026, that the weather agency's "Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory" is in place, alerting people about the increased risk of another strong earthquake following a powerful one that hit northeastern and northern Japan the previous day.

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M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a news conference at the agency's headquarters in Tokyo on April 20, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake jolted northeastern and northern Japan.

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M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a news conference at the agency's headquarters in Tokyo on April 20, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake jolted northeastern and northern Japan.

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M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a news conference at the agency's headquarters in Tokyo on April 20, 2026, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake jolted northeastern and northern Japan.

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Japan: Passenger Captures Moment Bullet Train Grinds to Halt as Powerful Earthquake Hits 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage was shot on a Shinkansen bullet train bound for Tokyo between Ichinoseki Station and Kurikoma-Kogen Station.

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Japan: Passenger Captures Moment Bullet Train Grinds to Halt as Powerful Earthquake Hits

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region on Monday, April 20, with tsunami warnings of up to three meters issued for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. This video shows the moment a Shinkansen bullet train makes an emergency stop in Miyagi Prefecture as the earthquake struck.

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Japan: Shoppers Evacuate to Rooftop Amid Tsunami Warnings Following Major Earthquake

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage captures people at a shopping mall in Hachinohe evacuating to the rooftop amid tsunami warnings.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference in Seoul on April 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi (2nd from L) attends a press conference in Seoul on April 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Strong Winds Knock Down Cherry Tree in Saitama

Strong winds battered Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Monday, April 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a wind advisory for parts of the area. Kumagaya recorded a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 21.9 m/s. This video shows a cherry tree that appears to have been knocked down by gusty winds in Saitama City.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) holds a retirement press conference for astronaut Satoshi Furukawa.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) holds a retirement press conference for astronaut Satoshi Furukawa.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) holds a retirement press conference for astronaut Satoshi Furukawa.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA): Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (right) at his retirement press conference.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, receives a bouquet at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, after announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

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Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

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UNRWA chief Lazzarini

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner general of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, speaks during an online interview on March 26, 2026.

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IEA chief in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at her office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

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IEA chief in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at her office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

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IEA chief in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol at her office in Tokyo on March 25, 2026.

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US: Flooding Prompts Evacuation Warnings on Maui as Second Kona Low Strikes

On Saturday, March 21, the Maui Emergency Management Agency issued evacuation warnings for various areas on Maui due to flood risk as a second Kona Low storm brought significant flooding to the region.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins, Five Days Ahead of Average

Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on Thursday, March 19, after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed blooms on the sample Somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, five days earlier than the average year.

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Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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US: Fast-Moving Qury Fire Tears Through Custer, Remains Uncontained in South Dakota

The Qury Fire, which ignited on Thursday, March 12, in Custer County, South Dakota, burned through approximately 7,000 acres and remains 0% contained as of Friday, forcing residents to evacuate and prompting a multi-agency response. Several roads in the area were closed, and officials urged the public to stay out of the area.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

State Emergency Service of Ukraine head Andrii Danyk (far R), Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) and Japan International Cooperation Agency local office head Osamu Hattori (far L) pose for a photo during a ceremony in Kyiv on March 6, 2026, after Japan donated four land mine-removing vehicles and 100 sets of protective gear to be worn by female demining workers.

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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference following an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends an extraordinary meeting regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, ahead of an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

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US: Protesters Rally Against ICE Near Super Bowl Site 2

About a thousand people marched near Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, protesting against ICE and demanding no new federal funding for the agency. More than 130 groups joined the rally, saying they wanted to show immigration enforcement was not welcome in their communities.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.