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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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SANYA, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - SWAROVSKI Sanya International Duty Free City Store in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China on December 19, 2025.

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SANYA, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - SWAROVSKI Sanya International Duty Free City Store in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China on December 19, 2025.

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SANYA, CHINA - DECEMBER 19, 2025 - SWAROVSKI Sanya International Duty Free City Store in Sanya City, Hainan Province, China on December 19, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the headquarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

Samsung Electronics Co. holds a press conference in Las Vegas on Jan. 4, 2026, ahead of the four-day CES technology show opening in the U.S. city on Jan. 6.

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

Samsung Electronics Co. holds a press conference in Las Vegas on Jan. 4, 2026, ahead of the four-day CES technology show opening in the U.S. city on Jan. 6.

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

Samsung Electronics Co. holds a press conference in Las Vegas on Jan. 4, 2026, ahead of the four-day CES technology show opening in the U.S. city on Jan. 6.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

Venezuelan Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Moncada (front, C) speaks during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz (C) speaks during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 4

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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U.N. session on U.S. attack on Venezuela

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Jan. 5, 2026, following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro.

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China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 5, 2026.

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China Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jeffries Press Conference on Venezuela

United States House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat of New York) holds a press conference concerning the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marco Rubio Arrives to Brief Congress on Venezuela

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, to brief members of Congress on the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marco Rubio Arrives to Brief Congress on Venezuela

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, to brief members of Congress on the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marco Rubio Arrives to Brief Congress on Venezuela

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, to brief members of Congress on the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marco Rubio Arrives to Brief Congress on Venezuela

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, to brief members of Congress on the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marco Rubio Arrives to Brief Congress on Venezuela

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, to brief members of Congress on the US military activity that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela and his wife, Cilia Flores, in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on Monday, January 5, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Forest fire in eastern Japan

ISEHARA, Japan, Dec. 10 Kyodo - A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 10 Kyodo - Video taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed stone lantern at a shrine in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a press conference in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2025, a day after the award ceremony. (Kyodo)

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News photo exhibition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 10 Kyodo - Japanese gymnast Aiko Sugihara jumps in front of a photo of herself celebrating the women's floor exercise gold she won at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta in October, as an exhibition of news photos from 2025 kicks off at a department store in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2025. Around 300 photos are on display at the event that runs through Dec. 22. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - Workers remove broken glass from a restaurant in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Tsunami advisory issued in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 12, 2025, after the agency issued a tsunami advisory for the Pacific coast of northern and northeastern Japan following an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 in the Pacific Ocean off Aomori Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 16 Kyodo - Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is pictured at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month. (Kyodo)

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Symposium on N. Korea's abductions

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 14 Kyodo - Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks at a government-sponsored symposium on the issue in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2025. He called for the early return of abductees including his older sister Megumi, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13. (Kyodo)

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Funeral for cat stationmaster

KINOKAWA, Japan, Dec. 14 Kyodo - A funeral for cat stationmaster Nitama is held at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025, following the cat's death in November at age 15. (Kyodo)

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Kitagawa returns to Japan

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 15 Kyodo - Kyoto University professor Susumu Kitagawa, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press upon arriving at Osaka airport in western Japan on Dec. 15, 2025, following the award ceremony in Stockholm. (Kyodo)