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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in January 1994 at the parliament building in Tokyo shows Liberal Democratic Party leader Yohei Kono (L) shaking hands with Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2016, shows Yohei Kono speaking during an interview. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in November 2015 shows Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels. He died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in August 1993 at the prime minister's office in Tokyo shows Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono issuing an official statement acknowledging the Japanese military's responsibility for the forced labor of Korean "comfort women" in Japan's wartime military brothels, and announcing the government's landmark apology for the issue. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in June 1994 at the parliament building in Tokyo shows (from R) Liberal Democratic Party leader Yohei Kono, Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama of the Japan Socialist Party and New Party Sakigake leader Masayoshi Takemura shaking hands before a meeting to form the Cabinet of their new coalition government. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1993 at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo shows Yohei Kono (L) following his victory in the party's presidential election. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken on July 5, 2023, shows Yohei Kono (L), leader of a delegation from the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in September 2005 shows Yohei Kono (L) and his son Taro pointing at their nameplates as they arrived at the parliament building in Tokyo following a general election of the Japanese House of Representatives. Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on March 23, 2025, shows Yohei Kono (L), former speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives, posing for a photo with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on July 21, 2009, shows Japanese House of Representatives speaker Yohei Kono announcing the dissolution of the lower house during its plenary session. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1994 shows Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (R) chatting with Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama ahead of a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 2

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

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"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

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"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BYD Unveils the New Atto 2 Dm-i - Barcelona

BYD ATTO 2 DM-i & Comfort Dynamic European Launch , Stella Li, BYD Executive Vice-President, Alfredo Altavilla, BYD Special Advisor for the European Market, November 19 2025, Barcelona (Spain) Photo by Gian Mattia D’Alberto/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris

Fabienne Hara and Comfort Ero arrives for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diner at the Elysee Palace for the 8th Paris Peace Forum - Paris

Fabienne Hara and Comfort Ero arrives for a dinner hosting participants of the 8th Paris Peace Forum, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on October 29, 2025. Over 300 participants including business, government and international organization leaders, academics and civil society members are meeting in Paris' Palais de Chaillot to discuss the issues of conflict resolution, climate and peace, marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM