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Hungary: Thousands Flood Streets After Magyar Ousts Orbán in Historic Election 4

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. In Budapest, thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the result that marks a significant shift for Hungary's relationship with the EU and Russia.

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Fiji: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Strikes Island With Category 3 Winds and Heavy Rain

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu struck Fiji on April 7 as a Category 3 storm, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread flooding. Roads were cut off, schools closed, and flights cancelled, with nearly 300 people evacuated to emergency shelters.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Hungary: Thousands Flood Streets After Magyar Ousts Orbán in Historic Election 3

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. In Budapest, thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the result that marks a significant shift for Hungary's relationship with the EU and Russia.

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Saudi Arabia: Severe Flooding Hits Riyadh

Severe flooding swept through parts of Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, affecting Riyadh, Najran, Makkah, and the Eastern Province.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Hungary: Thousands Flood Streets After Magyar Ousts Orbán in Historic Election 2

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. In Budapest, thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the result that marks a significant shift for Hungary's relationship with the EU and Russia.

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Miura-Kihara pair performs at Mao Rink for new employees

Milan Cortina Olympics pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara perform during Kinoshita Group's ceremony for new employees at Mao Rink -- opened by Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada -- in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on April 13, 2026. The pair belongs to the Tokyo company.

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Miura-Kihara pair performs at Mao Rink for new employees

Milan Cortina Olympics pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara meet the press after performing during Kinoshita Group's ceremony for new employees at Mao Rink -- opened by Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada -- in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on April 13, 2026. The pair belongs to the Tokyo company.

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Miura-Kihara pair performs at Mao Rink for new employees

Milan Cortina Olympics pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara perform during Kinoshita Group's ceremony for new employees at Mao Rink -- opened by Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada -- in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on April 13, 2026. The pair belongs to the Tokyo company.

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Miura-Kihara pair performs at Mao Rink for new employees

Milan Cortina Olympics pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara perform during Kinoshita Group's ceremony for new employees at Mao Rink -- opened by Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada -- in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on April 13, 2026. The pair belongs to the Tokyo company.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Sam Burns of the United States hits off the 11th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Welcome ceremony at Univ. of Tokyo

University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii delivers a speech during a welcome ceremony for new students at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan walks on the green on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Welcome ceremony of Univ. of Tokyo

A welcome ceremony is held for new students of the University of Tokyo at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2026.

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Ireland: Demonstrators Rally in Cork Against Rising Fuel Prices

Demonstrators flooded Cork city center on Sunday afternoon, April 12, rallying against rising fuel prices.

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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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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie on the 14th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), also the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, waves her hand after an annual party convention in Tokyo on April 12, 2026, alongside LDP Vice President Taro Aso (R) and Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan meets the press after playing in the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan meets the press after playing in the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 12th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Ex-Osaka expo site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 7, 2026, shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure being dismantled on an artificial island in Osaka.

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LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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Ex-Osaka expo site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 7, 2026, shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure (R) being dismantled on an artificial island in Osaka.

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Ex-Osaka expo site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 7, 2026, shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure (front) being dismantled on an artificial island in Osaka.

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Ex-Osaka expo site

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 7, 2026, shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure being dismantled on an artificial island in Osaka.

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LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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LDP party convention

Japan Innovation Party head Hirofumi Yoshimura delivers a speech at a party convention of the Liberal Democratic Party, saying his party will cooperate with the LDP as a ruling coalition partner to achieve their policy goals.

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Hungary: Thousands Flood Streets After Magyar Ousts Orbán in Historic Election

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. In Budapest, thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the result that marks a significant shift for Hungary's relationship with the EU and Russia.

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LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at a party convention of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. The annual event was held after Takaichi, who became prime minister in October last year, achieved a landslide victory for the party in a general election on Feb. 8.

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LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at a party convention of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. The annual event was held after Takaichi, who became prime minister in October last year, achieved a landslide victory for the party in a general election on Feb. 8.

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LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at a party convention of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. The annual event was held after Takaichi, who became prime minister in October last year, achieved a landslide victory for the party in a general election on Feb. 8.

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LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at a party convention of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. The annual event was held after Takaichi, who became prime minister in October last year, achieved a landslide victory for the party in a general election on Feb. 8.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 12th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 18th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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LDP's party convention

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party holds an annual party convention in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. It was the first annual event for the party since Sanae Takaichi became LDP leader and prime minister in October last year.

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LDP's party convention

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party holds an annual party convention in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. It was the first annual event for the party since Sanae Takaichi became LDP leader and prime minister in October last year.

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LDP's party convention

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party holds an annual party convention in Tokyo on April 12, 2026. It was the first annual event for the party since Sanae Takaichi became LDP leader and prime minister in October last year.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland touches a spectator's hand as he walks to take the 18th tee shot during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland touches a spectator's hand as he walks to take the 18th tee shot during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

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20th birthday of popular mascot Hikonyan

Hikonyan, the popular samurai helmet-wearing cat mascot of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, appears at a special event marking its 20th birthday in the western Japan city of Hikone on April 13, 2026.

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China: Surreal ‘Sky City’ Illusion Stuns Onlookers in Ngari, Tibet

On April 5, 2026, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, a video captured a surreal daytime scene where what appeared to be high-rise buildings emerged above the horizon. The structures seemed to hover in mid-air, partially obscured by layers of mist and clouds, creating the illusion of a distant city suspended in the sky.

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Spain: Saharan Dust Blankets La Rioja

A calima — a haze caused by suspended Saharan dust — was observed across La Rioja, Spain, on April 9, 2026, as southerly winds carried fine particles northward from the African continent.

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China: One White Tiger Charms Visitors While Another Growls in Disapproval

On April 3, 2026, at Beijing Wildlife Park, a white tiger made a gentle expression toward visitors through a glass enclosure as a guide explained. A second tiger nearby let out a low growl in apparent disapproval, causing the friendlier tiger to immediately turn away and leave.