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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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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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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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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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Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

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Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster Rizzs

Rick Rizzs, 72-year-old longtime Seattle Mariners radio broadcaster, speaks during a press conference at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Jan. 28, 2026, after announcing the previous day that the 2026 season will be his last in the broadcast booth.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump departs a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

Reporters shout questions at US President Donald Trump during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump (L) holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump (L) holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

Reporters listen to US President Donald Trump during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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US President Trump speaks on to reporters ahead of trip to Davos

US President Donald Trump prepares to hold a press briefing with reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump spoke about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests in Minnesota, as well as his administration’s accomplishments in the last year.

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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María Corina Machado Visits US Capitol

Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is encircled by security, media and supporters as she departs the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with US senators on January 15, 2026. Earlier she met United States President Donald J Trump at the White House where he presented him with the Nobel Peace Prize she was awarded last year. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM