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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (3rd from R) bid farewell to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (3rd from R) bid farewell to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) bid farewell to Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's imperial couple visit children's cancer hospital in Utrecht

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave following a visit to a hospital for child cancer patients in Utrecht, the Netherlands, on June 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, is crowded with passengers on June 19, 2026, after services on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line bullet trains were suspended following an incident in which a person entered the tracks at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, and was fatally hit.

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Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, is crowded with passengers on June 19, 2026, after services on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line bullet trains were suspended following an incident in which a person entered the tracks at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, and was fatally hit.

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Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, is crowded with passengers on June 19, 2026, after services on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line bullet trains were suspended following an incident in which a person entered the tracks at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, and was fatally hit.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Scotland Fans March Through Providence Ahead of Morocco Match

A sea of Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, filled the streets of Providence, Rhode Island, on Thursday, June 18, ahead of Scotland's game against Morocco the following day.

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Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

Shinkansen bullet train services suspended after incident

Passengers look at an information board at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka, western Japan, on June 19, 2026, after services on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line bullet trains were suspended following an incident in which a person entered the tracks at Hamamatsu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, and was fatally hit.

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[Breaking News]BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

TOKYO, Japan, June 16 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent. (Kyodo)

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida (far R) holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida (C) holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Scandal-mired Nidec shareholders meeting

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida holds a press conference in Kyoto on June 18, 2026, following the company's general shareholder meeting earlier in the day, held for the first time since accounting and quality scandals surfaced at the major motor manufacturer in 2025.

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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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New Fed chair Warsh

New Fed chair Warsh

New U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 17, 2026, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held for the first time under his leadership.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) hugs Nico O'Reilly following their 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

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 are pictured 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

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 supporters celebrate following a 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

Congo DR supporters celebrate following a 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group K football match against Portugal at Houston Stadium in Houston, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Congo DR players are pictured following a 1-1 draw in their World Cup Group K football match against Portugal 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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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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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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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

New Tunisia head coach Herve Renard attends a press conference near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 16, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group F football match against Japan. Renard's predecessor, Sabri Lamouchi, was sacked following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the first group stage match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following the team's 3-0 victory in a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026. Messi completed a hat-trick in the match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps (C) celebrates with his players 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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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts 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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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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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

(From L) U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni head to a Group of Seven summit working session following a photo session with other leaders in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) gestures following a Group of Seven summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-year high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting monetary meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for treatment of a hepatic cyst infection, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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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

Spain and Cape Verde players react following a 0-0 draw in their 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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Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) signs a guestbook at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome following her talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (R) on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni (R) are pictured at Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome following their talks on June 15, 2026.

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Scene in Ukraine

Scene in Ukraine

Smoke rises at the Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following Russian attacks.

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Scene in Ukraine

Scene in Ukraine

Smoke rises at the Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following Russian attacks.

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