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Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

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Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

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Blue carnation shipments ready

Eight varieties of rare blue carnations with different shapes and shades, airlifted from Columbia and Ecuador, are prepared for shipment at a wholesaler company in Shibayama in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 1, 2026, ahead of Mother's Day on May 10. The carnation named Moondust was developed by the horticulture arm of major Japanese whiskey maker Suntory using gene engineering, with sales starting in 1997.

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Blue carnation shipments ready

Eight varieties of rare blue carnations with different shapes and shades, airlifted from Columbia and Ecuador, are prepared for shipment at a wholesaler company in Shibayama in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 1, 2026, ahead of Mother's Day on May 10. The carnation named Moondust was developed by the horticulture arm of major Japanese whiskey maker Suntory using gene engineering, with sales starting in 1997.

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Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 12 Kyodo - People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026. (Kyodo)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Representatives leave the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) leaves the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from R) leaves the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives are pictured after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives leave the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives leave the Great Hall of the People after attending a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives head to the Great Hall of the People to attend a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo at Tiananmen Square in Beijing ahead of the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Qiang attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The National People's Congress adopts a five-year economic plan on the final day of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) and Premier Li Qiang attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The National People's Congress adopts a five-year economic plan on the final day of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Members of the People's Liberation Army band hold a rehearsal ahead of the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, speaks during a plenary session of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Women dance outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing where a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress is under way on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) attends a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) attends a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 9, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 5 Kyodo - Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

A member of the People's Liberation Army band plays the horn during the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel leave the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, following the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel enter the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, to attend the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping talks to Wang Huning (not pictured), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, during the opening session of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026.