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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows, from right, Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei Corporation, and Aoki Yoshikazu, President of Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows, from right to left: Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei; Aoki Yoshikazu, President of Asahi Kasei Pharma; and Stacy Wheeler, CEO of Veloxis Pharmaceuticals.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 6

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate. This video shows a flooded parking garage in the São Mateus neighborhood of Juiz de Fora.

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China: Villagers Use Crane to Rescue Pregnant Cow Trapped in Deep Pit in Guangxi

A video filmed on February 6, 2026, in Hechi, Guangxi, shows villagers rescuing a pregnant cow that had fallen into a deep pit. Using ropes and a crane, they carefully lifted the animal to safety, after which it stood steady and was led away.

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China: Driver Encounters Bear Family on Dark Road in Yunnan

A video filmed on January 10, 2026, in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, shows several Tibetan blue bears running along a dark road at night. As the car approached, the mother bear lunged at the car, hitting the right front of it. The filmer later said the car suffered only a minor scrape and that the bear was unharmed.

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China: Dog Balances Calmly on Moving E-Bike, Turning Heads in Yunnan Street

A video filmed on February 12, 2026, in Yunnan, China, shows a dog calmly standing on the shoulder of two riders traveling on an electric bike. The dog maintained its balance with surprising confidence as the bike moved along the street, drawing attention and smiles from passersby.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Evacuation in Thornton, Colorado

A fast-moving grass fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions broke out in Thornton, Colorado, Wednesday morning, February 25, injuring four firefighters and one civilian and prompting evacuations of nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinnacle Charter School. Thick smoke forced a temporary closure of Interstate 25, while roughly 150 responders worked to contain the 10-acre blaze by mid-afternoon. No homes were destroyed, evacuations were later lifted, and the cause remains under investigation. This video shows smoke visible from the River North Art District (RiNo), north of downtown Denver.

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Microsoft Japan headquarters

Photo taken Feb. 25, 2026, shows a building housing U.S. tech giant Microsoft Corp.'s Japanese subsidiary in Tokyo.

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Microsoft Japan headquarters

Photo taken Feb. 25, 2026, shows the logo of U.S. tech giant Microsoft Corp. on a building housing its Japanese subsidiary in Tokyo.

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Honda to launch CR-V sixth model in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the hybrid version of the sixth model of Honda Motor Co.'s CR-V sport utility vehicle. The automaker will launch the model, already available in North America, Europe and other parts of the world, the following day in the Japanese market.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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US: Snow and Whiteout Conditions Persist in Upstate New York After Record Storm

Snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life. This video shows whiteout conditions in Altmar, New York, with large, quarter- to half-dollar–sized snowflakes falling as a winter weather advisory remained in effect for several upstate counties through Thursday.

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Nikkei index soars

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring above the 59,000 line during morning trading on Feb. 26, 2026, setting a record intraday high for the second straight day, following overnight gains on Wall Street amid expectations for stronger artificial intelligence-related demand.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 58,583.12, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 25, 2026, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 58,583.12, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 25, 2026, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.

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Mexico: Resort City Puerto Vallarta Rocked by Violence After Cartel Leader Death 4

Puerto Vallarta woke Sunday, February 22 to scenes of smoke, fires and road blockades after armed groups burned at least eight vehicles and scattered tire spikes across the city and nearby municipalities in Jalisco state. The violence, which prompted a “Code Red” alert and shelter-in-place calls from authorities, was reportedly triggered by a federal operation in Tapalpa and unconfirmed reports of the killing of alleged CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes. This video shows the Mexican Navy ship coming into Puerto Vallarta on Monday afternoon.

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Japan: 20 Trapped in Elevator at Tokyo Skytree, 1,200 Stranded on Observation Deck

Twenty people, including two children, were trapped in an elevator at Tokyo Skytree on Sunday night, February 22. About 1,200 visitors were also temporarily stranded on the observation deck. Those trapped were safely rescued early Monday after about five hours. The facility closed Monday for inspections. This video shows visitors stranded in the observatory tower following the incident.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan after the Olympic flame was extinguished on Feb. 22, 2026, as the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics takes place in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the inside of the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the inside of the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the inside of the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Photo shows the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, ahead of the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Seoul during Lunar New Year holidays

Photo taken in Seoul's Myeongdong shopping district on Feb. 20, 2026, shows a banner welcoming Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holidays.

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Seoul during Lunar New Year holidays

Photo taken in Seoul's Myeongdong shopping district on Feb. 20, 2026, shows a banner welcoming Chinese tourists during the Lunar New Year holidays.

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Athletics: Osaka Marathon

Photo taken from a helicopter shows runners making their start in the Osaka Marathon on Feb. 22, 2026, in Osaka, western Japan. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Osaka Marathon

Photo taken from a helicopter shows runners making their start in the Osaka Marathon on Feb. 22, 2026, in Osaka, western Japan. (Pool photo)

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2026, shows a controlled burn on the Kusasenri grasslands, a tourist spot on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2026, shows a controlled burn on the Kusasenri grasslands, a tourist spot on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2026, shows a controlled burn on the Kusasenri grasslands, a tourist spot on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Controlled grassland burn on Mt. Aso

Photo taken on Feb. 21, 2026, shows a controlled burn on the Kusasenri grasslands, a tourist spot on Mt. Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

Photo shows a statue of Myaku-Myaku (R), the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, and the Tower of the Sun, a symbol of the 1970 Osaka expo, on Feb. 21, 2026, at Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture. A ceremony to celebrate the relocation of the Myaku-Myaku statue from the expo venue was held the same day.

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Relocation of Osaka expo mascot monuments

Photo shows a statue of Myaku-Myaku (L), the official mascot of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, and the Tower of the Sun, a symbol of the 1970 Osaka expo, on Feb. 21, 2026, at Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita in Osaka Prefecture. A ceremony to celebrate the relocation of the Myaku-Myaku stutue from the expo venue was held the same day.

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Cargo ship collides with fishing boat off Mie Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the stern of a sport fishing boat after colliding with a cargo ship off Toba in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Cargo ship collides with fishing boat off Mie Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the stern of a sport fishing boat after colliding with a cargo ship off Toba in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Cargo ship collides with fishing boat off Mie Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the bow of a sport fishing boat after colliding with a cargo ship off Toba in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2026.

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US: Large Tornado Spotted Over Carlisle as Severe Weather Strikes Indiana

Multiple tornadoes were spotted in East Central Illinois and Indiana on Thursday, February 19, as severe weather impacted the region. This video shows a large tornado spotted over Carlisle in Sullivan County, Indiana.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters (from top to bottom) Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to finishing second, third and fourth, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters Kaori Sakamoto (L) and Ami Nakai performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to winning silver and bronze, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

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US: Storm Damage in Bloomington After Tornado-Warned Storm

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were also reported. This video shows damage to buildings and power lines, with debris scattered on the ground near 3415 W. Third St. in Bloomington.

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Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

File photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024, at the University of Osaka in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, shows iPS cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheet to treat severe heart failure.

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Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

File photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024, at the University of Osaka in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, shows iPS cell-derived cardiomyocyte sheet to treat severe heart failure.

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US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

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NASA SLS model on display at Osaka museum

Photo taken at the Osaka Science Museum on Feb. 19, 2026, shows a one-32nd model of NASA's Space Launch System bound for the moon under the Artemis mission. The model was donated to the museum having previously been displayed at the U.S. pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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NASA SLS model on display at Osaka museum

Photo taken at the Osaka Science Museum on Feb. 19, 2026, shows a one-32nd model of NASA's Space Launch System bound for the moon under the Artemis mission. The model was donated to the museum having previously been displayed at the U.S. pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in the western Japan city of Osaka.