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Emperor, empress return home

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (back, 2nd from L) and Empress Masako (behind him) are greeted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) upon arrival at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 26, 2026, following their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo) ==Kyodo

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan.(Pool photo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after the second inning, in which he allowed three runs, during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (foreground) watches a two-run single hit by Minnesota Twins' Ryan Kreidler (back) in the second inning of a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (foreground) watches a two-run single hit by Minnesota Twins' Ryan Kreidler (back) in the second inning of a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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China: Man Catches Cat Falling From Building in Sichuan

On June 11, 2026, in Junlian, Yibin, Sichuan, a small cat was filmed dangling from the eaves of a building, unable to climb back up. A man on the street below positioned himself underneath and raised his arms in preparation. When the cat lost its grip and fell, he caught it in both hands before it hit the ground.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (back) and Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews watch Ohtani's leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (back) and Minnesota Twins pitcher Zebby Matthews watch Ohtani's leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 22, 2026.

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (back, C) makes a speech during the opening ceremony of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto allows a two-run double to Blaze Alexander (back) of the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after allowing a two-run double to Blaze Alexander (back) of the Baltimore Orioles in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ayase Ueda (back, top) scores the team's fourth goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ayase Ueda (back, R) scores the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (back) instructs his players in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (back) instructs his players in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daichi Kamada (back, 3rd from L) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daichi Kamada (back, 3rd from L) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Ceremony to pray for rich grain harvest at Kyoto temple

A man posing as a monk soldier chops green bamboo stalks, representing a big snake, during a traditional ceremony dating back over 1,000 years to pray for a rich harvest of grain at Kurama Temple in Kyoto on June 20, 2026.

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Ceremony to pray for rich grain harvest at Kyoto temple

Men posing as monk soldiers chop green bamboo stalks, representing a big snake, during a traditional ceremony dating back over 1,000 years to pray for a rich harvest of grain at Kurama Temple in Kyoto on June 20, 2026.

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Ceremony to pray for rich grain harvest at Kyoto temple

A man posing as a monk soldier chops green bamboo stalks, representing a big snake, during a traditional ceremony dating back over 1,000 years to pray for a rich harvest of grain at Kurama Temple in Kyoto on June 20, 2026.

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Ceremony to pray for rich grain harvest at Kyoto temple

A man posing as a monk soldier chops green bamboo stalks, representing a big snake, during a traditional ceremony dating back over 1,000 years to pray for a rich harvest of grain at Kurama Temple in Kyoto on June 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a solo home run to Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (back) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a solo home run to Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (back) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Orioles vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a two-run home run to Baltimore Orioles short stop Gunnar Henderson (back) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2026.

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (back, C) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Empress Masako (back, L), and Queen Maxima head for a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Empress Masako (back, L), and Queen Maxima head for a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Empress Masako (back, L), and Queen Maxima head for a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game 3

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

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US: Green Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After $14.2 Million Renovation

Green algae has reappeared in Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, just days after the completion of a $14.2 million renovation project. National Park Service crews were deployed to remove the algae, with officials attributing the bloom to supply lines coming back online following eight weeks of restoration work. The pool's floor was painted "American flag blue" as part of the renovation.

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China: Rescuer Carefully Frees Duckling Trapped by Fishing Hook

A wild duckling entangled in fishing line and a hook was carefully freed by a rescuer in Inner Mongolia on June 10. The rescuer slowly approached the distressed bird, removed the barbed hook without causing further injury, and released it back into the water, where it swam off to rejoin its flock.

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China: Cat Kneads Contentedly on Patient Dog’s Back in Hubei

A black tabby cat was filmed lying on top of a yellow dog in Hubei province on May 24, kneading the dog's body while wagging its tail. The dog remained completely calm throughout, showing no sign of discomfort as the cat treated it like a cushion.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back, C) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back, C) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game 2

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

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Toyota President Kon

Kenta Kon (back, L), president of Toyota Motor Corp., meets the press after the company held a general shareholders meeting in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 17, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Sprinkler Malfunction Floods Pitch at Halftime of Iraq-Norway Game

A sprinkler malfunctioned at Gillette Stadium during halftime of the World Cup match between Iraq and Norway on Tuesday, June 16, flooding part of the pitch near the goal area. Groundskeepers worked to disperse the water, and the field appeared to be back to normal before the second half began.

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G7 summit in France

(From L on front row) U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, (from L on back row) Kenyan President William Ruto, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pose during a Group of Seven summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.