2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 30, 2025 - Candidates are queuing up to enter the examination center of Nanjing Forestry University in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on November 30, 2025. On the same day, the public subject written test for the 2026 civil service recruitment examination of central government agencies and their directly affiliated institutions was held uniformly in various examination districts across the country.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

The Public Subjects of Civil Servants Recruited Written Examination Held

Candidates enter the examination center of Xiqing Road Middle School affiliated with Normal University to participate in the public subject written examination for the recruitment of civil servants in the central government and its directly affiliated institutions in 2026, Fuyang City, Anhui Province, China on November 30, 2025.

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Evacuated residents play Chinese chess inside a badminton gymnasium of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Evacuated residents rest inside a badminton gymnasium of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Portrait of Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud on Thursday, April 10, 2025 during the conference with Rima Hassan, at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Portrait of Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud on Thursday, April 10, 2025 during the conference with Rima Hassan, at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Speech of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Rima Hassan at Rennes 2 - A MEP's Perspective - Rennes

Arrival of Rima Hassan, Member of the European Parliament and Raphaëlle Maison, professor of public law at the University of Paris Sud, for the conference on April 10, 2025 at the University of Rennes 2 organized by the student union Union Pirate Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurent Marcangeli visits Institut Gustave Roussy near Paris FA

Laurent Marcangeli visits Institut Gustave Roussy near Paris FA

Maud Kemal, Director of the PRISM University Hospital Institute looks on as French Minister for Public Action, Civil Service and Simplification Laurent Marcangeli visits Institut Gustave Roussy in Villejuif near Paris on April 7, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Laurent Marcangeli visits Institut Gustave Roussy near Paris FA

Laurent Marcangeli visits Institut Gustave Roussy near Paris FA

Maud Kemal, Director of the PRISM University Hospital Institute looks on as French Minister for Public Action, Civil Service and Simplification Laurent Marcangeli visits Institut Gustave Roussy in Villejuif near Paris on April 7, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Ankara. 15/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Diyarbakir. 16/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Ankara. 15/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Ankara. 15/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Ankara. 15/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Erzincan. 17/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Ankara. 15/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's presidential candidate to be determined by a primary election, Union of Municipalities of Turkey (TBB) and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Ekrem İmamoglu attended a public meeting in Antalya. 09/03/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Informing the public from CHP Headquarters, Imamoglu said, “These works are just details that show the desperation of those who see their own interests, their own seat, their own power above the interests of the nation. We do not see the steps taken against our municipalities and the will of the nation as isolated cases, disconnected from each other. Our nation should not see it this way either. We cannot respond to them with positional resistance. Our response to this organized evil must be total. Our nation must be made aware of this issue in the most serious way. said. 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: CHP reacted to the appointment of a trustee to the municipality after the arrest of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Ozer and invited all Istanbulites to Esenyurt. Ekrem Imamoglu addressed the public in Esenyurt in response to this call. 04/01/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu addressed the citizens at the public meeting organized in Esenyurt Cumhuriyet Square after the unlawful arrest of Istanbul Esenyurt Mayor Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özer.04/01/2025. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor arrested, Erdogan's main rival, days before presidential nomination

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, key rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detained a day after university invalidated his diploma, in move seen as politically motivated. In this photo: Ekrem İmamoglu, CHP's Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Candidate Ekrem İmamoglu and Beyoglu Municipality Mayor Candidate Alper Tas held a public meeting in Beyoglu Kasımpasa. 06/03/2019. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.