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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda shakes hands with a voter after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L) raises his fist after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L) raises his fist after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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Japan: Dinosaur Robots in Fukui Brave Through Heavy Snow Like Prehistoric Ice Age 2

In Fukui, a region famous for its numerous dinosaur fossil discoveries, dinosaur robots outside Fukui Station were seen moving through a heavy snowstorm on Friday, January 23. The sight of these prehistoric figures braving the conditions under a heavy snow warning created a powerful scene, making it feel as though the area had slipped back into a prehistoric ice age.

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Making of paper charms at Japanese shrine

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 14 Kyodo - "Kimenfuda" paper charms depicting ogres are printed at Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2025, ahead of a Feb. 2 bean-scattering ceremony to drive out devils and attract good fortune. (Kyodo)

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Preparations for upcoming general election in Japan

A signage company in Chikuma in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, is busy making and shipping boards on Jan. 19, 2026, ahead of a snap general election. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the same day she will dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for the election to be held on Feb. 8.

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Preparations for upcoming general election in Japan

A signage company in Chikuma in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, is busy making and shipping boards on Jan. 19, 2026, ahead of a snap general election. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the same day she will dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for the election to be held on Feb. 8.

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Preparations for upcoming general election in Japan

A signage company in Chikuma in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, is busy making and shipping boards on Jan. 19, 2026, ahead of a snap general election. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the same day she will dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for the election to be held on Feb. 8.

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

People during the dimonis dance, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

People during the dimonis dance, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dance of the Dimonis of Manacor - Spain

Dance of the dimonis, on 16 January 2026, in Manacor, Balearic Islands (Spain). The dimonis of Manacor is a popular celebration of the festivities of Sant Antoni Abad that takes place in Manacor (Mallorca) every January, with documented origins in 1883. During the festival, the Dimoni Gros, the dimonis and the Baciner go around the town amid bonfires, traditional dances such as the Ball del Bot and emblematic events such as Les Beneïdes, making it one of the most participative and beloved festivities in the town. Photo by Tomas Moya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jean-Pierre Farandou Visits ACTI - France

Jean-Pierre Farandou, Minister of Labor and Solidarity, visits ACTI, a company specializing in boiler making and sheet metal work for cutting-edge military industries, in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France, on January 16, 2026. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pongal Festival - Singapore

A craftsman demonstrates pottery making for Pongal Festival activities during a media preview of the Pongal Festival celebration held in Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre on Jan. 9, 2026. Pongal Festival is a tradition celebrated in south India. This year's festival is held from Jan. 14 to 17. Singapore's Indian Heritage Centre will be hosting a series of Pongal Festival activities on the two weekends on Jan 10, 11, 17 and 18. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)