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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland raises the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland raises the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland dons the green jacket after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (C) of Northern Ireland poses for a photo with his family after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (front) of Northern Ireland hugs his caddie Harry Diamond after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Ireland: Fuel Protests Block Dublin Streets for Second Day Over Iran-Linked Price Hikes

Fuel protests disrupted traffic and cross-border travel in Ireland for a second consecutive day, with slow-moving convoys blocking key roads in Dublin and other urban areas. In the capital, protesters blocked O'Connell Bridge and the North and South Quays, disrupting traffic along the city's main thoroughfare. The protests are against high fuel prices, which demonstrators attribute to the ongoing US and Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Athletics: Nagoya Women's Marathon

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui crosses the finish line in the Nagoya Women's Marathon in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on March 8, 2026, winning for the second consecutive year.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele crosses the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele does a pre-celebration before crossing the finish line to win the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo.

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele poses after winning the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ethiopia's Tadese Takele poses after winning the Tokyo Marathon for the second consecutive year on March 1, 2026, in Tokyo. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (top) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Byron Batters Greece - Mandra

People operate heavy machinery to clear a landslide-blocked road in Mandra, in western Attica, about 20 kilometers west of central Athens, Greece, Dec. 5, 2025. A powerful storm, named Byron by local meteorologists, continued to batter Greece for a second consecutive day on Friday, triggering widespread flooding. (Photo by Marios Lolos /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Byron Batters Greece - Mandra

A rescuer operates heavy machinery to clear a landslide-blocked road in Mandra, western Attica, about 20 kilometers west of central Athens, Greece, Dec. 5, 2025. A powerful storm, named Byron by local meteorologists, continued to batter Greece for a second consecutive day on Friday, triggering widespread flooding. (Photo by Marios Lolos /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Byron Batters Greece - Mandra

A resident walks by a road blocked by a landslide in Mandra, in western Attica, about 20 kilometers west of central Athens, Greece, Dec. 5, 2025. A powerful storm, named Byron by local meteorologists, continued to batter Greece for a second consecutive day on Friday, triggering widespread flooding. (Photo by Marios Lolos /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Byron Batters Greece - Mandra

People operate heavy machinery to clear a flooded road in Mandra, in western Attica, about 20 kilometers west of central Athens, Greece, Dec. 5, 2025. A powerful storm, named Byron by local meteorologists, continued to batter Greece for a second consecutive day on Friday, triggering widespread flooding. (Photo by Marios Lolos /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after winning Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

People grab copies of an extra edition of a newspaper in Tokyo's Yurakucho area on Nov. 2, 2025, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second consecutive season by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the best-of-seven series.

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Baseball: World Series

A man hands out copies of an extra edition of a newspaper in Tokyo's Yurakucho area on Nov. 2, 2025, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second consecutive season by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the best-of-seven series.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) and pitcher Clayton Kershaw pose for a photo after the team won Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto poses with the victor's trophy after winning Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto poses with the victor's trophy after winning Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) celebrates after the team won Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (R) holds up pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto after Alejandro Kirk of the Toronto Blue Jays grounded into a double play in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after winning Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after winning Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after Alejandro Kirk of the Toronto Blue Jays grounded into a double play in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back, L) holds up pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto after Alejandro Kirk of the Toronto Blue Jays grounded into a double play in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back, L) holds up pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto after Alejandro Kirk of the Toronto Blue Jays grounded into a double play in the 11th inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the wee hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto acknowledges the crowd after the team won Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the small hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto acknowledges the crowd after the team won Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto in the small hours of Nov. 2, 2025, the team's second consecutive series victory.