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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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Tanker with Azerbaijani crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan following its arrival at the Negishi refinery in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on May 12, 2026, as Japan seeks to diversify procurement sources after the Middle East conflict raised concerns over the stability of oil supplies.

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China: Pair of Two-Headed Turtles Face Each Other Through Glass

On April 23, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video recorded a rare scene involving two two-headed turtles. The owner held a small purple two-headed turtle in hand and brought it close to the glass enclosure of a much larger one. Inside the glass, the bigger two-headed turtle was also purple and stared directly at the smaller turtle. The size difference between them created a strong visual contrast. The larger turtle remained still while watching the small one, making the meeting look unusually intense. The small turtle stayed in the owner’s hand as the two faced each other across the glass. Chinese viewers commented that it is not easy for a two-headed turtle to grow so large. Many described it as rare and said it should be carefully raised.

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UK: Pro-Palestine Protesters Storm Ministry of Defence, Confront Royal Navy Officers

Pro-Palestine demonstrators stormed toward the Ministry of Defence in London on Friday, April 10 charging at Royal Navy officers entering the building and shouting insults including "baby killers" and "cowards." Police intervened to prevent entry as the MoD raised its blast doors.

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987. (Kyodo)

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987.

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987.

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JR East raises fares by 7.1%

A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

The Russian flag is raised during the medal ceremony for the women's downhill standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 7, 2026, after Varvara Voronchikhina won bronze. Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Games, having been banned from the 2022 Beijing Games over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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China: Dog Seen Hanging From Moving Car in Jiangsu

On February 10, 2026, a video filmed in Jiangsu, eastern China, showed a car driving with a small dog hanging from its rear in a woven sack tied beneath the trunk. The filmer raised concerns about the dog’s safety, including possible exhaust exposure and the risk of injury in a rear-end collision, as the vehicle continued down the road.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 2

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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US: Man Detained After Running Onto Active Runway at Phoenix Airport

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was detained Monday evening, February 23, after breaching security and running onto an active runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Pilots alerted air traffic control after spotting the individual approaching aircraft with his hands raised, prompting an immediate police response and a temporary disruption to airport operations.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

People take photos as the Italian flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

CHENGDU, China, Jan. 28 Kyodo - Male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei head to a giant panda conservation and research center in the Chinese city of Yaan, Sichuan Province, after arriving at an airport in Chengdu from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026. The twin pandas left Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens, where they were born and raised, the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

A cage carrying giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister, Lei Lei, is unloaded from a plane at an airport in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, in the early hours of Jan. 28, 2026, after leaving Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens, where they were born and raised, the previous day. The pandas will head to a giant panda conservation and research center in Ya'an in the province.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Beloved Panda Twins Depart for China Amid Fan Farewell

Twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, born and raised at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo, departed for their return to China on Tuesday, January 27. As the two pandas left Ueno Zoo by truck in the afternoon, heading to Narita Airport, hundreds of fans gathered along the sidewalk near the zoo to see them off.

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

Male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei head to a giant panda conservation and research center in the Chinese city of Yaan, Sichuan Province, after arriving at an airport in Chengdu from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026. The twin pandas left Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens, where they were born and raised, the previous day.

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

Female giant panda Lei Lei is loaded into a truck after arriving at an airport in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026, with her twin brother Xiao Xiao. The twin pandas left the previous day Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens where they were born and raised.

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

Female giant panda Lei Lei is loaded into a truck after arriving at an airport in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026, with her twin brother Xiao Xiao. The twin pandas left the previous day Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens where they were born and raised.

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Twin giant pandas' arrival in China from Japan

An airplane carrying male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei arrives at an airport in Chengdu in China's Sichuan Province from Japan on Jan. 28, 2026. The twin pandas left the previous day Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens where they were born and raised.

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China: Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike After Hitting Curb

On January 18, 2026, in Qujing, Yunnan, a motorcyclist was thrown from his bike after misjudging a road split and riding onto a raised curb, sending him flying in a violent crash captured on video.

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A tower crane is built in the White House Ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House

A tower crane is built in the White House ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. Democrats are asking the nonprofit group that manages donations to the White House ballroom for details on how much has been raised for the project and if there are any conditions attached to the donations.

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A tower crane is built in the White House Ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House

A tower crane is built in the White House ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. Democrats are asking the nonprofit group that manages donations to the White House ballroom for details on how much has been raised for the project and if there are any conditions attached to the donations.

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A tower crane is built in the White House Ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House

A tower crane is built in the White House ballroom construction zone where the East wing previously stood at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. Democrats are asking the nonprofit group that manages donations to the White House ballroom for details on how much has been raised for the project and if there are any conditions attached to the donations.

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV poses in the Sistine Chapel with the members of the Diplomatic Corps at the end of the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV poses in the Sistine Chapel with the members of the Diplomatic Corps at the end of the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparing a vessel to be raised from underwater

07.01.2026, Tallinn. Preparations for rescuing a sunken vessel. The former training vessel Juku went down in the Seaplane Harbour following the storm. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Preparing a vessel to be raised from underwater

07.01.2026, Tallinn. Preparations for rescuing a sunken vessel. The former training vessel Juku went down in the Seaplane Harbour following the storm. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees