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H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo

H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo

H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo=June 29,2026,Tokyo

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H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo

H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo

H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo=June 29,2026,Tokyo

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H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo

H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo

H.U. Group Holding Sign and Logo=June 29,2026,Tokyo

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Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding a joint press conference following their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda, head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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China: Chimpanzee Trims Its Own Nails at Chongqing Wildlife Park

A chimpanzee at Chongqing Wildlife Park was filmed carefully trimming its own nails with a nail clipper on March 6, holding the tool in its right hand and focusing on its left little finger. The chimpanzee’s movements and facial expression looked very similar to those of a human. It appeared calm and focused while handling the nail clipper.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) leaves after holding a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

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Japan-Malaysia summit

Japan-Malaysia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim shake hands after holding a joint press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026.

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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses under a new holding company.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses under a new holding company.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion eye business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., are planning to merge their businesses under a new holding company.

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JFE Holding signboard and logo

JFE Holding signboard and logo

JFE Holding signboard and logo=May 29,2026,Tokyo

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JFE Holding signboard and logo

JFE Holding signboard and logo

JFE Holding signboard and logo=May 29,2026,Tokyo

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JFE Holding signboard and logo

JFE Holding signboard and logo

JFE Holding signboard and logo=May 29,2026,Tokyo

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Rally of abductees' families

Rally of abductees' families

Hitomi Soga, a Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a rally seeking the early return of other abductees in Tokyo on May 30, 2026, holding a watch given by her mother Miyoshi, who was taken with Soga and remains missing.

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China: Parent Redstart Uses Food to Coax Chick Into Its First Flight in Zhejiang

An adult redstart in Zhejiang was filmed on April 15 coaxing its chick to fly for the first time by holding food just out of reach and slowly retreating along the rocks, until the young bird gained enough confidence to flutter across.

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China-Pakistan summit

China-Pakistan summit

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (front) is pictured before holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.

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Takaichi-Guterres talks

Takaichi-Guterres talks

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holding talks with U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 18, 2026.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press after holding a meeting with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press after holding a meeting with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holding talks with her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

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Japan-Vietnam talks

Japan-Vietnam talks

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung holding talks in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2016, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori holding his bronze medal during the awards ceremony for the men's singles at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Resonac Holding sign and logo

Resonac Holding sign and logo

Resonac Holding sign and logo=April 17,2026,Tokyo

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Resonac Holding sign and logo

Resonac Holding sign and logo

Resonac Holding sign and logo=April 17,2026,Tokyo

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Resonac Holding sign and logo

Resonac Holding sign and logo

Resonac Holding sign and logo=April 17,2026,Tokyo

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Turkey: Communities Rally Against Gold Mine Project in Eskisehir

Residents, politicians, and civil society groups demonstrated in Eskisehir, Turkey, opposing a planned cyanide-based gold and silver mine in the Alpagut-Atalan region. An expert panel, appointed by the court, conducted an on-site inspection on April 20 as part of ongoing litigation challenging the project's environmental approval. Opponents warn of risks to farmland, water sources, and seismic safety. The court-appointed report is expected to be pivotal in the case's outcome.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Women holding an Iranian national flag take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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China: Video Shows Water Freezing Instantly Inside Sealed Bottle in Shaanxi

On January 2, 2026, in Shaanxi, a video captured a woman holding a bottle of mineral water outdoors on a cold winter day. The footage showed that when she gently shook the sealed bottle, the clear liquid inside suddenly turned into ice within seconds. The freezing process happened right before the camera, with the water changing from transparent to solid almost instantly, creating a visually dramatic and surprising effect.

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China: Young Shepherd Boy Carries Lamb Across Stream in Guizhou

On April 6, 2026, in Bijie, Guizhou, a video captured a ten-year-old shepherd boy carefully stepping across a stream using scattered stones while holding a lamb securely in his arms. The boy moved slowly to keep his balance, showing patience and care as he ensured the young animal stayed safe from the flowing water. Behind him, the lamb’s mother trailed closely, appearing attentive and unwilling to leave her offspring, while a small dog accompanied them, adding to the pastoral scene.

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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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Hungary: “My Way” Plays as Magyar Supporters Gather to Celebrate Election Win

Hungary's parliamentary election was held on Sunday, April 12, with opposition leader Péter Magyar's Tisza party claiming a landslide victory over Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, ending Orbán's 16-year rule. Supporters gathered outside Tisza's election headquarters in Budapest to greet Magyar, waving Hungarian flags, holding candles, while loudspeakers blasted Frank Sinatra's "My Way" as Magyar walked towards the stage.

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Japan PM Takaichi holds phone talks with Iran president

Japan PM Takaichi holds phone talks with Iran president

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her office in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, after holding a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Takaichi urged Iran to swiftly secure safe passage for ships of all nations through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Japan PM Takaichi holds phone talks with Iran president

Japan PM Takaichi holds phone talks with Iran president

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her office in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, after holding a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Takaichi urged Iran to swiftly secure safe passage for ships of all nations through the Strait of Hormuz.

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