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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) waves to the crowd alongside Belgium's King Philippe as they arrive at Brussels City Hall in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the Japanese imperial couple's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Empress Masako (L) and Belgium's Queen Mathilde wave to the crowd as they arrive at Brussels City Hall in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the Japanese imperial couple's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (far R) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after a 0-0 draw with Ghana in a World Cup Group L football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (far R) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after a 0-0 draw with Ghana in a World Cup Group L football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after a 2-0 win over Austria in a World Cup Group J football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina players recognize the crowd after a 2-0 win over Austria in a World Cup Group J football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

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UK: Britain First March Met With Mass Counter-Protest in Birmingham

Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham city center on Saturday, June 20, as supporters of far-right group Britain First held a march and a larger crowd assembled nearby in counter-protest. West Midlands Police arrested four people, three women and one man, on suspicion of assaulting an officer, criminal damage, and obstructing police.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Golf: Nichirei Ladies

South Korea's Lee Min Young acknowledges the crowd after winning the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament in a three-way playoff at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba near Tokyo on June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group H football match against Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu bows to the crowd following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the early hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the early hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following the team' 4-0 victory in 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

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior acknowledges the crowd following the team's 3-0 victory in a World Cup Group C football match against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players acknowledge the crowd following the team's victory in their World Cup Group C football match against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior acknowledges the crowd following the team's 3-0 victory in a World Cup Group C football match against Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain Luka Modric (far L) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following the squad's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane (front) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after the squad's 4-2 victory over Croatia in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players acknowledge the crowd following a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K football match against Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players acknowledge the crowd following a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K football match against Congo DR at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Switzerland: Anti-G7 Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva, Car Set on Fire

Anti-G7 protesters clashed with police in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, June 14, on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Demonstrators threw bottles, stones, and firecrackers, while police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. A car was also set on fire during the unrest.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe acknowledges the crowd following the team's 3-1 victory in a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako wave to the crowd upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako wave to the crowd upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (back, C) and Empress Masako wave to the crowd upon arriving at the Royal Palace Amsterdam on June 16, 2026, during their official visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Iran players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a World Cup Group G football match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (R) acknowledges the crowd following a 0-0 draw with Spain in a World Cup Group H football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde players acknowledge the crowd following a scoreless draw with Spain in their World Cup Group H match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 15, 2026.

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China: Meerkat Falls off Wooden Post at Chengdu Zoo

A meerkat at the Chengdu Happy Valley animal exhibit in Sichuan province was caught on video sitting on a wooden post, its distinctive dark eye circles drawing attention from nearby visitors. The animal appeared calm as it watched the crowd. Without warning, it lost its balance and tumbled off the post to the ground, prompting laughter from onlookers.

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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu acknowledges the crowd following a 2-2 draw in the country's World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following a 2-2 draw in their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Bosnia and Herzegovina players acknowledge the crowd following a 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group B football match against Canada at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Bosnia and Herzegovina players acknowledge the crowd following a 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group B football match against Canada at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026.

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