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1st Google store outside U.S.

Photo taken during a media preview in Tokyo on Aug. 10, 2026, shows the interior of Google Store Omotesando, the tech giant's first official store outside the United States, ahead of its opening on Aug. 13.

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1st Google store outside U.S.

Photo taken during a media preview in Tokyo on Aug. 10, 2026, shows the interior of Google Store Omotesando, the tech giant's first official store outside the United States, ahead of its opening on Aug. 13.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Photo taken in Beijing on Aug. 13, 2026, shows copies of newspapers reporting the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at the age of 97 the previous day.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Photo taken in Beijing on Aug. 13, 2026, shows copies of newspapers reporting the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at the age of 97 the previous day.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Photo taken on Aug. 13, 2026, shows copies of the same day's editions of Chinese newspapers reporting that former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died at 97 the previous day.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

A large screen in Beijing shows on Aug. 12, 2026, a news report on the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at age 97 earlier in the day.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Photo taken on Aug. 13, 2026, shows copies of the same day's editions of Chinese newspapers reporting that former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died at 97 the previous day.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

A large screen in Beijing shows on Aug. 12, 2026, a news report on the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at age 97 earlier in the day.

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US: Severe Storms Topple Power Poles Along Highway in Columbus, Ohio

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing damage while leaving nearly 100,000 residents without power. The video shows toppled power poles, some bent in half, on the side Interstate 71 along Lou Berliner Sports Park in Columbus.

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Spain: Wildfire Scorches 25,000 Hectares, Prompts Mass Evacuation in Huelva

A wildfire near Niebla, in Huelva province, southern Spain, has burned more than 25,000 hectares and forced authorities to evacuate nearly 700 people as firefighters continued battling the blaze. This video, captured in the early hours of August 11, shows the fire from the zone restricted to the forward command post and response teams in the southern part of the fire.

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Ex-Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda dies

Photo taken in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2014, shows Hiroshi Okuda, a former Japan Business Federation head and president and chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. Okuda, who played a key role in supporting reforms under Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's administration in the 2000s, died on Aug. 8, 2026, aged 93.

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[Breaking News]Landslide in central Japan

AZUMINO, Japan, Aug. 9 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 9, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. The landslide occurred on the night of Aug. 8, cutting off the only road leading to a nearby hot spring mountain resort and leaving about 390 people there stranded. (Kyodo)

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at a TSMC factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at a TSMC factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at a TSMC factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at a TSMC factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows a factory of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at a TSMC factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Sony unit, TSMC to invest 747 bil. yen in next-gen sensors

Photo taken on Aug. 11, 2026, shows the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. at a TSMC factory in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Sony Group Corp.'s chip unit, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp., said the same day it will begin mass production of next-generation image sensors with TSMC in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029, with the two companies investing a combined 747 billion yen ($4.7 billion).

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Eve of 41st anniversary of 1985 JAL jet crash

Photo shows a paper lantern, with a message reading "Come back," before it is floated on the Kanna River in the village of Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, the eve of the 41st anniversary of the 1985 Japan Airlines jumbo jet crash that killed 520 passengers and crew.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its planned reopening to the public on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its planned reopening to the public on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its planned reopening to the public on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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China: Crow Confronts Small Dog on Roadside in Sichuan

On August 5, 2026, in Sichuan province, a video shows a large crow repeatedly confronting a small chained dog on a roadside. The dog barked back without retreating, while the fearless crow showed no fear of people nearby, surprising online viewers with its boldness.

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China: Two Cats Join Owner for Treadmill Workout

A video from Hubei, central China, dated July 25, 2026, shows two cats joining their owner's home treadmill workout. A tabby cat jumped on first and moved along with the machine, then a black cat followed. The owner and both cats ended up exercising together, amusing online viewers who joked the cats seemed more disciplined than people.

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Colombia: Pereira Shrouded in Haze Following Magnitude 7.4 Quake

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows haze over Pereira following the earthquake.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 2

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows cracking on the walls of a building in Restrepo, Valle del Cauca.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. The first two clips show cracks in the walls after the earthquake, and the third clip shows a few objects that fell to the ground.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Summer holiday rush in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Chuo Expressway's outbound lanes (R) packed with cars heading to holiday destinations on Aug. 8, 2026, in Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan.

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Summer holiday rush in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Chuo Expressway's outbound lanes (R) packed with cars heading to holiday destinations on Aug. 8, 2026, in Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan.

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Summer holiday rush in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Tomei Expressway's outbound lanes (R) packed with cars heading to holiday destinations on Aug. 8, 2026, in Yamato in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan.

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Night shinkansen launched

Photo taken on the night of Aug. 8, 2026, shows a special shinkansen bullet train introduced on a test basis for overnight operations, parked at JR Gifu Hashima Station in Hashima in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, after it departed from Tokyo at 10 p.m. The Tokaido Lumiere Express stops at the station in Gifu for about six hours before continuing in the early hours of the following day to its final destination, Shin-Osaka Station.

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Landslide in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 9, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. The landslide occurred on the night of Aug. 8, cutting off the only road leading to a nearby hot spring mountain resort and leaving about 390 people there stranded.

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Landslide in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 9, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. The landslide occurred on the night of Aug. 8, cutting off the only road leading to a nearby hot spring mountain resort and leaving about 390 people there stranded.

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Landslide in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 9, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. The landslide occurred on the night of Aug. 8, cutting off the only road leading to a nearby hot spring mountain resort and leaving about 390 people there stranded.

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Landslide in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 9, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Azumino in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. The landslide occurred on the night of Aug. 8, cutting off the only road leading to a nearby hot spring mountain resort and leaving about 390 people there stranded.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin’s Strong Winds Halt Scooter Rider, Topple Bike in New Taipei

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles. This video shows a scooter rider unable to move forward against strong gusts in Linkou District, New Taipei City, before the scooter toppled over on the morning of Sunday, August 9, as high winds continued to batter the region.

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US: Heavy Rain Pours Over Florida’s Withlacoochee River as Tropical Moisture Soaks State

Torrential rain fell over the Withlacoochee River in Yankeetown, Florida, on Friday afternoon, August 7, as tropical moisture moved through the state, bringing widespread downpours and a risk of localized flooding. This video shows sheets of rain pouring down over a riverside backyard and dock in Yankeetown at 2:57 p.m.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Photo shows the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 8, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Photo shows the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on the early morning of Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Photo shows the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on the early morning of Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Photo shows the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on the early morning of Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Rough Surf to Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows rough seas and large waves along the coast amid Typhoon Dolphin.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 7, 2026, shows a makeshift hot spring facility set up at an evacuation center in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 8

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows banana trees being battered by gusty winds

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Japan spent record 6.28 tril. yen in forex intervention on April 30

A currency trading chart on a financial data monitor in Tokyo pictured on May 1, 2026, shows the dollar plunging against the Japanese yen after Japanese authorities' dollar-selling, yen-buying intervention on April 30. Japan spent a single-day record of 6.28 trillion yen in the intervention to strengthen the yen.

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Nippon Steel's new hot strip mill line

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows a hot strip mill line newly completed at Nippon Steel Corp.'s Nagoya Works in Tokai in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi. The next-generation mill is designed to meet the growing need for high-grade steel sheets for electric vehicles.