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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in January 1994 at the parliament building in Tokyo shows Liberal Democratic Party leader Yohei Kono (L) shaking hands with Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2016, shows Yohei Kono speaking during an interview. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in November 2015 shows Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels. He died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in August 1993 at the prime minister's office in Tokyo shows Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono issuing an official statement acknowledging the Japanese military's responsibility for the forced labor of Korean "comfort women" in Japan's wartime military brothels, and announcing the government's landmark apology for the issue. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in June 1994 at the parliament building in Tokyo shows (from R) Liberal Democratic Party leader Yohei Kono, Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama of the Japan Socialist Party and New Party Sakigake leader Masayoshi Takemura shaking hands before a meeting to form the Cabinet of their new coalition government. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1993 at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo shows Yohei Kono (L) following his victory in the party's presidential election. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken on July 5, 2023, shows Yohei Kono (L), leader of a delegation from the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in September 2005 shows Yohei Kono (L) and his son Taro pointing at their nameplates as they arrived at the parliament building in Tokyo following a general election of the Japanese House of Representatives. Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on March 23, 2025, shows Yohei Kono (L), former speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives, posing for a photo with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on July 21, 2009, shows Japanese House of Representatives speaker Yohei Kono announcing the dissolution of the lower house during its plenary session. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1994 shows Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (R) chatting with Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama ahead of a Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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FY2026 supplementary budget enacted

Japan's House of Councillors passes a 3.11 trillion yen ($19 billion) supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, marking its enactment as the budget was earlier approved by the House of Representatives.

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FY2026 supplementary budget enacted

Japan's House of Councillors passes a 3.11 trillion yen ($19 billion) supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, marking its enactment as the budget was earlier approved by the House of Representatives.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels. (Kyodo)

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Lower house passes FY2026 supplementary budget plan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a fiscal 2026 supplementary budget plan during a plenary session in Tokyo on June 4, 2026.

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Lower house passes FY2026 supplementary budget plan

Japan's House of Representatives passes a fiscal 2026 supplementary budget plan during a plenary session in Tokyo on June 4, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on June 4, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on June 4, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, front row) delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, front row) delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels.

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Hearing-impaired lawmaker at Japan parliament session

Japanese House of Representatives lawmaker Rie Saito, who has impaired hearing, takes part in a question-and-answer session at a lower house committee in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, using a tablet incorporating "readspeaker" text-to-speech software.

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Hearing-impaired lawmaker at Japan parliament session

Japanese House of Representatives lawmaker Rie Saito, who has impaired hearing, takes part in a question-and-answer session at a lower house committee in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, using a tablet incorporating "readspeaker" text-to-speech software.

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Hearing-impaired lawmaker at Japan parliament session

Japanese House of Representatives lawmaker Rie Saito, who has impaired hearing, takes part in a question-and-answer session at a lower house committee in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, using a tablet incorporating "readspeaker" text-to-speech software.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (back, C) chats during a tea party for lawmakers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026, attended by House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (back, L) and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi (back, R).

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Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (L) and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi attend a meeting between Japanese Emperor Naruhito (not pictured) and lawmakers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

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Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) speaks during a meeting with lawmakers including House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

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Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) speaks during a meeting with lawmakers including House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

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Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (L) and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi attend a meeting between Japanese Emperor Naruhito (not pictured) and lawmakers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

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Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks during a meeting with lawmakers including House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 24, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (standing) speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 24, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 24, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on April 14, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.