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Philippines: M5.3 Earthquake Hits Albay, Road Damage Reported

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Santo Domingo, Albay, in the Philippines on Friday, June 5, at 9:58 p.m. Road cracks and a falling rock were reported around the area, though no casualties have been announced.

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Spain: Teachers March in Barcelona on Final Day of Month-Long Strike

Teachers took to the streets of Barcelona on Friday, June 5, in a mass demonstration marking the final day of a month-long strike. Unions rejected a government deal and warned of an indefinite walkout if negotiations failed to produce an acceptable offer.

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Indonesia: Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts, Sending Volcanic Material 2.5km High

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times on Friday, June 5, sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometres into the air and forcing a local airport to close.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of electronics retailer Edion Corp. in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Edion and Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, Yamada Holdings Co., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses under a new holding company.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of electronics retailer Edion Corp. in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Edion and Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, Yamada Holdings Co., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses under a new holding company.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Noboru Yamada (L), chairman of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co., and Masataka Kubo, chairman of another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., shake hands at the end of a joint press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, held after the two companies reached a basic agreement on business integration.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Noboru Yamada (front, L), chairman of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co., and Masataka Kubo (front, R), chairman of another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, after the two companies reached a basic agreement on business integration.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Noboru Yamada (L), chairman of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co., and Masataka Kubo, chairman of another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, after the two companies reached a basic agreement on business integration.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Noboru Yamada (L), chairman of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co., and Masataka Kubo, chairman of another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., hold a joint press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, after the two companies reached a basic agreement on business integration.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu, father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu (C), father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, holds a press conference after a two-day OECD Council meeting ended without issuing a ministerial statement for the second straight year in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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China: Ride-Hailing Driver Creates Miniature Landscape With Live Fish Tank Inside Car

On May 8, 2026, in Yueyang, Hunan, China, a video showcased the elaborately decorated car of a ride-hailing driver. On the center console sat a miniature landscape featuring a bonsai, green plants, tiny houses, stone furniture, and a small figurine. Concealed among the rocks and plants was a tiny pond with four live fish.

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US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Hail to Las Cruces, New Mexico

Heavy rain and pea-sized hail pounded Las Cruces, New Mexico on Wednesday night, with rainfall totals exceeding one inch in many areas.

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China: Cyclist Thrown to Ground as Bicycle Front Wheel Detaches in Hubei

On April 7, 2026, in Hubei, central China, a video captured a young man riding a bicycle in a plaza outside a shopping mall. As he rode in circles, the front wheel suddenly detached and rolled away, sending him crashing heavily to the ground. The loose wheel struck a nearby pedestrian, and the cyclist appeared to be in significant pain.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Plainclothes police question a man near Victoria Park in Hong Kong while a uniformed police officer tries to stop journalists from covering the incident on June 4, 2026. Authorities tightened control and prevented memorial gatherings on the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Plainclothes and uniformed police officers escort people (C) into a police vehicle near Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, as authorities tightened control and prevented memorial gatherings on the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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Spain: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Road in Tenerife

A small plane made an emergency landing on a public road near Amarilla Golf in San Miguel de Abona, southern Tenerife, Spain, at around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The aircraft, carrying an instructor and a student on a training flight, was forced to land after experiencing technical difficulties. Both occupants were taken to hospital but neither suffered serious injuries.

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Chile: Police Fire Water Cannons as Anti-Austerity March Turns Violent in Santiago

Thousands of students and teachers marched in Santiago on Wednesday, June 3, to protest President José Antonio Kast's austerity measures and education budget cuts. Police deployed water cannons and tear gas as the demonstration turned violent, leaving several people injured and at least a dozen arrested.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels. (Kyodo)

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Golden statue of popular manga protagonist

NAGOYA, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - A golden statue of Kenshiro, the main character of a popular Japanese manga and animation series "Fist of the North Star," is unveiled at a department store in the central Japan city of Nagoya on June 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Germany: Employees Injured as Lufthansa Boeing 787 Nose Gear Collapses at Frankfurt Airport

A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight LH450 suffered a nose landing gear collapse while parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, June 4, as the aircraft was being prepared for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. No passengers were on board at the time, though several employees were injured, and the flight was cancelled with passengers reaccommodated on other flights to their final destinations.

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Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo

Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo

Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo=June 4,2026,Tokyo

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Conference on the Realization of the Hydrogen Arteries Initiative

Conference on the Realization of the Hydrogen Arteries Initiative

Conference on the Realization of the Hydrogen Arteries Initiative. The photo shows, from right to left: Koji Sato, Co-Chair of the JH2A; Yoshifumi Murase, Commissioner of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy; Akiji Makino, Co-Chair; and Tsuyoshi Kokubu, Co-Chair.=June 4,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo

Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo

Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo=June 4,2026,Tokyo

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Exterior, logo, and sign of the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo

Exterior, logo, and sign of the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo

Exterior, logo, and sign of the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo=May 28,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo

Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo

Mitsubishi Steel sign and logo=June 4,2026,Tokyo

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The 15th Annual General Meeting of Keidanren

The 15th Annual General Meeting of Keidanren

Keidanren’s 15th Annual General Meeting Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left: Reiko Akiike, new Vice Chair; Akira Komiya, new Vice Chair; Keiichi Iwata, new Vice Chair; Yoshinobu Tsutsui, Chair; Yuji Fukasawa, new Vice Chair; Kei Uruma, new Vice Chair; and Kentaro Okuda, new Vice Chair.=June 3,2026,Tokyo

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TStech exterior, logo, and sign

TStech exterior, logo, and sign

TStech exterior, logo, and sign=May 29,2026,Saitama

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BP Castrol sign and logo

BP Castrol sign and logo

BP Castrol sign and logo=May 27,2026,Aichi

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Round 7 of the World Rally Championship: Forum 8 Rally Japan 2026

Round 7 of the World Rally Championship: Forum 8 Rally Japan 2026

Round 7 of the World Rally Championship: Forum 8 Rally Japan 2026. The photo shows Nagoya Castle and a World Rally Car.=May 28,2026,Aichi

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Round 7 of the World Rally Championship: Forum 8 Rally Japan 2026

Round 7 of the World Rally Championship: Forum 8 Rally Japan 2026

Round 7 of the World Rally Championship: Forum 8 Rally Japan 2026. The photo shows Nagoya Castle and a World Rally Car.=May 28,2026,Aichi

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Osaka Shochikuza Sign and Logo

Osaka Shochikuza Sign and Logo

The sign and logo of the now-closed Osaka Shochikuza.=June 1,2026,Osaka

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (L) of Italy and compatriot Andrea Vavassori celebrate with the victor's trophy after beating Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (R) of Italy and compatriot Andrea Vavassori celebrate after beating Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (R) of Italy and compatriot Andrea Vavassori celebrate with the victor's trophy after beating Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (L) of Italy hugs compatriot Andrea Vavassori after they beat Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Italy: Strong Winds and Tornado Hit Rome, Leaving Trails of Damage 4

Strong winds and a tornado struck Rome on Wednesday, June 3, toppling trees, disrupting traffic and blowing a market stall into a parked car.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of electronics retailer Edion Corp. in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Edion and Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, Yamada Holdings Co., are planning to merge their businesses. ==Kyodo

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., are planning to merge their businesses under a new holding company.

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Japan crown princess attends anti-tuberculosis event

Japan crown princess attends anti-tuberculosis event

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko attends a ceremony commending persons and groups for their anti-tuberculosis activities in Tokyo on June 4, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Italy: Strong Winds and Tornado Hit Rome, Leaving Trails of Damage 2

Strong winds and a tornado struck Rome on Wednesday, June 3, toppling trees, disrupting traffic and blowing a market stall into a parked car.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Participants pose during a photo session on the first day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 3, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Participants attend the second day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Participants attend the second day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

A two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council begins at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 3, 2026.

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35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

A man offers a prayer in front of a monument at a fixed observation point used by the media during coverage of the deadly pyroclastic flow from Mt. Unzen's Fugen Peak in Shimabara in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Nagasaki on June 3, 2026, the 35th anniversary of the disaster that claimed the lives of 43 people, including firefighters, police officers and members of the press.

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35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

Candles are lit during a memorial event in front of the Unzen disaster memorial hall in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, in southwestern Japan, on June 3, 2026, to mark the 35th anniversary of the deadly pyroclastic flow from Mt. Unzen's Fugen Peak that claimed 43 people, including firefighters, police officers and members of the press.

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