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Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

(From R) Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty hold a joint press conference in London on July 21, 2026, following their talks on a Japan-Britain-Italy joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The ministers announced Canada will participate in the Global Combat Air Program as the first observer.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 6

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Jacinto Benavente Avenue.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 5

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia right after the match ended.

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Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji (R) lands a punch on Israel Gonzalez of Mexico in the third round of their vacant WBO super flyweight title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026.

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Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji (R) lands a punch on Israel Gonzalez of Mexico in the sixth round of their vacant WBO super flyweight title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026.

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Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji (R) lands a punch on Israel Gonzalez of Mexico in the third round of their vacant WBO super flyweight title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026.

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Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji (L) lands a punch on Israel Gonzalez of Mexico in the second round of their vacant WBO super flyweight title match at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026.

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (L) chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (L) chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (C) attends a charity concert performed by neuromyelitis optica patients, held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (back, far L) chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 4

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot in Murcia after the win.

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World Cup 2026 – Japan: Fans Celebrate Spain’s Second World Cup Title in Shibuya 2

On July 20, 2026, after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, soccer fans were seen celebrating boisterously in the middle of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo.

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US: Fight Erupts in Times Square Amid World Cup Celebrations

A fight erupted in New York City's Times Square on Sunday, July 19, as hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Win in New York 2

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, Spain fans were seen celebrating in the streets of New York. Hundreds of fans gathered in Times Square to celebrate.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain.

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World Cup 2026 – Japan: Fans Celebrate Spain’s Second World Cup Title in Shibuya

On July 20, 2026, after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, soccer fans were seen celebrating boisterously in the middle of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Win in New York

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, Spain fans were seen celebrating in the streets of New York. The video was shot outside the Spanish restaurant "La Nacional" in Manhattan when Spain won the match.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 2

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 3

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot on the Barcelona metro after the win.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following their 42-15 defeat to France in rugby's Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan players are pictured following their 42-15 defeat to France in rugby's Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France 3

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result across Spain.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

(From L) Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, take a stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France 2

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result around the world.

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UK: Smoke From Dovestone Reservoir Fire Spreads Through Greater Manchester 2

Firefighters battled a major moorland fire above Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, which started Saturday, July 11. The massive fire sent smoke as far as Sale, Stockport and Levenshulme. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result around the world.

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China: Dog Washes Its Face Like a Cat After Growing Up Together

A video filmed on June 15, 2026, in Jiangsu province, eastern China, showed a pet dog raising both front paws to its face and licking them in a motion resembling how cats wash their faces. The owner said the dog grew up with an older cat and appeared to have picked up the habit from it.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Combined photo shows Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and England head coach Thomas Tuchel attending their respective press conferences at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day before a World Cup football semifinal match between the two countries.

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Japan-Viet Nam defense talks

Japan-Viet Nam defense talks

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his Vietnamese counterpart and deputy prime minister, Phan Van Giang, shake hands ahead of their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on July 13, 2026.

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UK: Smoke From Dovestone Reservoir Fire Spreads Through Greater Manchester

Firefighters battled a major moorland fire above Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, which started Saturday, July 11. The massive fire sent smoke as far as Sale, Stockport and Levenshulme. The cause is under investigation. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut.

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UK: Time-Lapse of Dovestone Reservoir Fire Smoke Drifting Over Greater Manchester

Firefighters battled a major moorland fire above Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, which started Saturday, July 11. The massive fire sent smoke as far as Sale, Stockport and Levenshulme. The cause is under investigation. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut.

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