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Australia: Massive Fire Erupts in Burpengary, Public Safety Preservation Act Issued

A massive fire broke out at a structure in Burpengary on Wednesday evening, June 11, prompting a Public Safety Preservation Act declaration. Residents were advised to close windows, and motorists were warned to drive with caution.

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Ex-judo world champion Haga announces retirement

Ex-judo world champion Haga announces retirement

Ryunosuke Haga, former judo world champion and bronze medalist in the men's 100-kilogram event at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo to announce his retirement from competition on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 18 Kyodo - Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition. (Kyodo)

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Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

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Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

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Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

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Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

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Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Swimming: Ohashi's retirement press conference

Japanese swimmer Yui Ohashi, the Tokyo Olympics 200- and 400-meter individual medley gold medalist, holds a press conference, announcing her retirement from competition.

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Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Aya Sameshima, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, speaks at her retirement press conference in Saitama near Tokyo on May 25, 2024. She retired from competition at the end of the WE League season in Japan with Omiya Ardija Ventus.

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Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Football: World Cup winner Sameshima retires

Aya Sameshima, a member of Japan's 2011 Women's World Cup-winning football squad, speaks at her retirement press conference in Saitama near Tokyo on May 25, 2024. She retired from competition at the end of the WE League season in Japan with Omiya Ardija Ventus.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's para long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on May 27, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement from competition. Yamamoto won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's para long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on May 27, 2024, a day after announcing his retirement from competition. Yamamoto won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto competes in the men's T63 long jump final at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Photo taken on May 16, 2024, shows Japan's para long jumper Atsushi Yamamoto. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan's para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto waves to the crowd after competing in the men's T63 long jump at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan para star Yamamoto retires

Japan's Atsushi Yamamoto acknowledges the crowd after competing in the men's T63 long jump at the world para athletics championships in Kobe, western Japan, on May 19, 2024. Yamamoto, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing and 2016 Rio Paralympics, announced his retirement from competition on May 26.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, receives a bouquet of flowers during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.(Kyodo)

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, receives a bouquet of flowers during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, receives a bouquet of flowers during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2024, after announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, attends an event in Nagoya, central Japan, on May 11, 2024, in his first public appearance since announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.(Kyodo)

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, attends an event in Nagoya, central Japan, on May 11, 2024, in his first public appearance since announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, attends an event in Nagoya, central Japan, on May 11, 2024, in his first public appearance since announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Figure skating: Shoma Uno

Japan's Shoma Uno, a two-time men's figure skating Olympic medalist, attends an event in Nagoya, central Japan, on May 11, 2024, in his first public appearance since announcing his retirement from competition on May 9.

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento leaves the room after a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BADMINTON-THOMAS CUP-MOMOTA KENTO-RETIREMENT

(240503) -- CHENGDU, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japanese badminton star Momota Kento is seen during a press conference held on the sideline of the Thomas Uber Cups Finals in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 3, 2024. Momota has announced his retirement from international competition following Japan's elimination from the Thomas Cup at the hands of Malaysia on Thursday. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

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Table tennis: 3-time Olympic medalist Ishikawa retires

Table tennis: 3-time Olympic medalist Ishikawa retires

Japanese table tennis player Kasumi Ishikawa, a winner of three Olympic women's team medals and a five-time national singles champion, holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 18, 2023, following an announcement of retirement from competition on May 1.

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Table tennis: 3-time Olympic medalist Ishikawa retires

Table tennis: 3-time Olympic medalist Ishikawa retires

Japanese table tennis player Kasumi Ishikawa, a winner of three Olympic women's team medals and a five-time national singles champion, holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 18, 2023, following an announcement of retirement from competition on May 1.

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Table tennis: 3-time Olympic medalist Ishikawa retires

Table tennis: 3-time Olympic medalist Ishikawa retires

Japanese table tennis player Kasumi Ishikawa, a winner of three Olympic women's team medals and a five-time national singles champion, holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 18, 2023, following an announcement of retirement from competition in early May.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Judo: Olympic great Ono confirms retirement

Two-time Olympic judo champion Shohei Ono attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 7, 2023, to announce his retirement from competition. Ono, who dominated the men's 73-kilogram division for the better part of a decade, confirmed he will go into coaching.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida touches the ice as he leaves the rink after announcing his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's single at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida announces his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's singles at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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Plushenko withdraws from men's short program

Plushenko withdraws from men's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Russian superstar Evgeni Plushenko (center) leaves the Iceberg Skating Palace after withdrawing from the men's short program figure skating competition due to an injury during a warm up in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 13, 2014. He later announced his retirement from competitive skating.

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Plushenko withdraws from men's short program

Plushenko withdraws from men's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia informs a judge of his withdrawal from the men's short program figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 13, 2014. The four-time Olympic medalist sustained an injury during a warm up before the program, and later announced his retirement from competitive skating.

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Plushenko out, announces retirement

Plushenko out, announces retirement

SOCHI, Russia - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia leaves the rink after withdrawing from the men's short program figure skating competition due to an injury during a warm up before the program at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 13, 2014. He later announced his retirement from competitive skating.

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Plushenko bows out of men's short program

Plushenko bows out of men's short program

SOCHI, Russia - Evgeni Plushenko of Russia stares down the rink during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 13, 2014. He withdrew from the men's short program figure skating competition due to an injury during a warm up and announced his retirement from competitive skating.

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Two-time Olympic champion Ueno calls it quits

Two-time Olympic champion Ueno calls it quits

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese judoka Masae Ueno, who won the women's 70-kilogram gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, speaks about her retirement from competition at a news conference in Tokyo on March 16.

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