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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front, R) attends a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump (not seen) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (front, L), Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook (2nd row, L), Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk (2nd row, C) and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (2nd row, R) also attended the ceremony. (Pool photo)

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (front), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (front), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (front), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

Children wave U.S. and Chinese flags in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

Children wave U.S. and Chinese flags in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (front), arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

A large thermometer is set up in front of a department store in Kumagaya in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on May 14, 2026, as a summer symbol for one of the hottest cities in Japan.

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Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

A 4-meter thermometer is set up in front of a Yagihashi department store on May 14, 2026, in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, known as one of the hottest cities in Japan. The mercury hit 41.1 C in the eastern Japan city in July 2018, the highest temperature on record at that time, before it was surpassed by the nearby city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, at 41.8 C in the summer of 2025.

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Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

A 4-meter thermometer is set up in front of a Yagihashi department store on May 14, 2026, in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, known as one of the hottest cities in Japan. The mercury hit 41.1 C in the eastern Japan city in July 2018, the highest temperature on record at that time, before it was surpassed by the nearby city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, at 41.8 C in the summer of 2025.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (front, L), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

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US: Strong Winds and Driving Rain Hit Myrtle Beach as Cold Front Moves Through

Strong winds and heavy driving rain lashed Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 11, as a cold front moved through the area, reducing visibility and whipping trees amid severe weather conditions.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (front) allows a solo home run to San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (front) allows a solo home run to San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase in the third inning in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (front) during the seventh inning in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (front) allows a solo home run to San Francisco Giants catcher Eric Haase in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (front) allows a solo home run to San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader (9) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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US: Cold Front Slams Austin With Hurricane-Force Winds and Large Hail on Mother’s Day

A cold front brought a line of strong storms with wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, and lightning to the Austin area on Sunday, May 10, Mother's Day, leaving thousands without power.

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

People gather in front of the parliament building in Budapest on May 9, 2026, to celebrate the inauguration of the new government led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar.

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Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

Tisza party leader Peter Magyar (3rd from R, front row) stands in the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on May 9, 2026. He was sworn in as the country's new prime minister the same day.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued as Cold Front Sweeps Central Texas

A cold front moved through central Texas on Sunday, May 10, bringing heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds as a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the region.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Tallahassee, Triggering Tornado Warning

A tornado warning was issued for Tallahassee on Thursday, May 7, as a cold front swept through the area, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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NPT review conference

NPT review conference

Ambassador Do Hung Viet, (front, L) permanent representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, chairs the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters in New York on May 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (front) allows a solo home run to Houston Astros designated hitter Christian Walker in the second inning of a baseball game on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (front) allows a solo home run to Houston Astros third baseman Braden Shewmake in the third inning of a baseball game on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (front) starts in a baseball game against the Houston Astros on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani allows a solo home run to Houston Astros third baseman Braden Shewmake (front) in the third inning of a baseball game on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (front) reacts after allowing a solo home run to Houston Astros third baseman Braden Shewmake in the third inning of a baseball game on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (front) allows a solo home run to Houston Astros designated hitter Christian Walker in the second inning of a baseball game on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Astros

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (front) allows a solo home run to Houston Astros designated hitter Christian Walker in the second inning of a baseball game on May 5, 2026, at Daikin Park in Houston.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Canberra

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Canberra

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) arrives in Canberra on May 3, 2026, for a summit with her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.

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Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, 2nd from R) holds talks with her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese (front, 2nd from L) in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

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Japan-Vietnam talks

Japan-Vietnam talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, L) and her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung are pictured after their talks in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Through South Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

Severe storms swept through parts of South Texas on Friday, May 1, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail to areas including the Houston metro area.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail 3

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (2nd from front) visits a supermarket in Kuala Lumpur on May 1, 2026.

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Ex-Japan PM Kishida in Philippines

Ex-Japan PM Kishida in Philippines

Former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front, C) speaks during a visit to a liquefied natural gas terminal in Batangas on the Philippines' main island of Luzon on May 1, 2026. The terminal, operated by Japan's Tokyo Gas Co. and local energy provider First Gen, is intended to meet strong power demand in the Philippines.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail 2

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Ikazuchi (2nd from front) takes part in the U.S.-Philippine annual "Balikatan" military exercise in Philippine waters in the South China Sea on April 24, 2026.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, R) inspects a food section during a visit to a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on April 30, 2026.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, 2nd from L) is briefed about the food situation during a visit to a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, on April 30, 2026.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese farm minister Suzuki in Bangladesh

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front) hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Aminur Rashid Yasin in Dhaka on April 29, 2026.

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Educational partnership between Hiroshima Univ. and Egypt

Educational partnership between Hiroshima Univ. and Egypt

Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi (front, L) and Egyptian Education and Technical Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif (front, C) pose for a photo following a signing ceremony for a partnership agreement in Cairo on April 28, 2026. The Japanese state-run university will support the training of elementary and junior high school teachers in Egypt under the educational pact reached in October 2025.

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Educational partnership between Hiroshima Univ. and Egypt

Educational partnership between Hiroshima Univ. and Egypt

Hiroshima University President Mitsuo Ochi (front, L) and Egyptian Education and Technical Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif (front, C) pose for a photo following a signing ceremony for a partnership agreement in Cairo on April 28, 2026. The Japanese state-run university will support the training of elementary and junior high school teachers in Egypt under the educational pact reached in October 2025.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (front) reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Miami Marlins' Liam Hicks (34) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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U.N. Security Council session on Strait of Hormuz

U.N. Security Council session on Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz (front) speaks during a U.N. Security Council meeting on the Strait of Hormuz at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (front) strikes a pose on second base after hitting a double off Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (18) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (front) strikes a pose on second base after hitting a double off Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (18) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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