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Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor Corp. holds a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, with its new president Kenta Kon making a speech on the stage.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 7

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 6

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 9

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 8

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 11

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 10

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (back, R), making his major league debut, reacts after allowing a three-run double to Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler in the third inning in a game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 5

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 4

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 2

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 3

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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Tokyo stocks surge

Tokyo stocks surge

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging more than 1,700 points in morning trading on March 25, 2026, following reports that the United States and Iran are making diplomatic efforts to end the war.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) raises her fist while making a speech alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after making a speech during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, L) shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump after making a speech during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) leaves the mound after making his first pitching appearance of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026. He threw 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound after making his first pitching appearance of the year in spring training against San Francisco Giants in Glendale, Arizona, on March 18, 2026. He threw 4-1/3 shutout innings, striking out four and allowing one hit.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela high-fives Jackson Chourio after making a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (3rd from R) celebrates with teammates by making a "tea whisking" gesture in the dugout after Kazuma Okamoto hit a double in the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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China: Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Through Inner Mongolia, Reducing Visibility for Pedestrians

Chinese residents battled a fierce blizzard that left streets and sidewalks nearly invisible. Filmed on February 20, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, strong winds drove thick snow across the roads, making it difficult for pedestrians to see or move, as the whiteout continued unabated.

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Athletics: Osaka Marathon

Athletics: Osaka Marathon

Photo taken from a helicopter shows runners making their start in the Osaka Marathon on Feb. 22, 2026, in Osaka, western Japan. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Osaka Marathon

Athletics: Osaka Marathon

Photo taken from a helicopter shows runners making their start in the Osaka Marathon on Feb. 22, 2026, in Osaka, western Japan. (Pool photo)

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China: Cat Chatters After Hearing Bird-Like Sound

On January 21, 2026, in Beijing, a video recorded a chubby cat resting inside its bed. A sudden bird-like sound caught the cat’s attention. The cat immediately got up, opened its mouth, and began making rapid clicking sounds resembling telegraph signals. At the same time, it searched around for the sound’s source. Chinese viewers explained that the noise triggered the cat’s hunting instinct. The behavior was described as a natural response rather than abnormal behavior.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki leaves after making a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 4

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 3

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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February’s Snow Moon Lights Up the Sky 2

The February 2026 Snow Moon reached peak illumination on Sunday, February 1. Known as the Snow Moon due to heavy winter snowfall, it appeared nearly full for several nights, making it visible to skywatchers even after the exact peak passed.

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US: Sidewalk Turns Icy in Nicholasville, Kentucky

On January 28, 2026, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, a video showed a sidewalk covered in ice, making it extremely slippery. The icy surface formed after freezing temperatures affected Kentucky and surrounding areas, creating slick conditions on roads and walkways.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves to voters after making a stump speech in Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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[Breaking News]Making of lucky charms at western Japan shrine

SHINGU, Japan, Jan. 26 Kyodo - Making of "kiccho" lucky willow branch decorations for upcoming Setsubun celebration reaches its peak at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Hayatama Taisha shrine in Shingu in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Making of lucky charms at western Japan shrine

Making of lucky charms at western Japan shrine

Making of "kiccho" lucky willow branch decorations for upcoming Setsubun celebration reaches its peak at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Hayatama Taisha shrine in Shingu in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026.

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Making of lucky charms at western Japan shrine

Making of lucky charms at western Japan shrine

Making of "kiccho" lucky willow branch decorations for upcoming Setsubun celebration reaches its peak at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Hayatama Taisha shrine in Shingu in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026.

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General election in Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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 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 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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