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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle still under repair in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Castle is illuminated in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle still under repair in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Castle is illuminated in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle (back, L) in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows Kumamoto Castle (back) in Kumamoto on April 13, 2026, the eve of the 10th anniversary of two devastating earthquakes in the southwestern Japan prefecture. A total of 278 people were killed in Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 11, 2026.

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Public access to Hiroshima Castle tower ends

Public access to Hiroshima Castle tower ends

Hiroshima Castle's tower is illuminated on the final day of its public opening in Hiroshima, western Japan, on March 22, 2026. A 68-year history of public access to the castle tower, rebuilt in 1958 following its destruction in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing, ended due to its aging.

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Spain: Medieval Tower of Escalona Castle Collapses in Toledo

On Saturday, March 14, one of the towers of the medieval Escalona Castle in Toledo, Spain, collapsed just before tourist visits were set to begin, with heavy rainfall cited as the most likely cause. No injuries were reported, though several nearby vehicles were damaged by falling debris.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

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UK: Double-Decker Buses Crash in London’s Elephant and Castle, Causing Major Delays

Two double-decker buses collided near Southwark Playhouse in London on a busy street in Elephant and Castle, causing major travel disruption on Wednesday, February 18. Emergency crews responded after one bus struck the rear of another. London Fire Brigade said part of a nearby building was slightly damaged, and firefighters assisted paramedics in treating patients at the scene.

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf awards Thomas Sjögren the Gastronomic Academy Gold Medal during the Gastronomic Academy Awards Ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf awards Thomas Sjögren the Gastronomic Academy Gold Medal during the Gastronomic Academy Awards Ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf speaks at the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf speaks at the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf speaks at the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf attends the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's Queen Silvia attends the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's King Carl Gustaf speaks at the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's Queen Silvia attends the Gastronomic Academy's awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf and Swedish Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) (left corner) attend the Gastronomic Academy awards ceremony at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf attend the Gastronomic Academy's gathering at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

GASTRONOMIC ACADEMY MEETING SWEDEN

Sweden's Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf attend the Gastronomic Academy's gathering at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, January 19, 2026.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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