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The idea of running half a marathon on the frozen Sea of Japan probably seems like hell to most people. But for these thrill seeking runners, the Vladivostok Ice Run is just what the doctor ordered.
Worshippers at a Tokyo shrine welcome the new year with an ice-cold bath in an annual tradition that dates back about 70 years Participants warm up through stretches and chants before plunging into a pool filled with huge ice blocks. IMAGES
Images of Tokyo streets as Japanese authorities issue heatstroke alerts in 32 of Japan's 47 prefectures, mainly in central and southwestern regions. IMAGES
France's President Emmanuel holds bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden says Russia's war on Ukraine is putting the world through a 'dark chapter' in its history. Speaking in Tokyo at a meeting of the Quad alliance - the USA, India, Australia and Japan - Biden also paid a humourous tribute to newly elected Australian premier Anthony Albanese, who came straight to the summit after being sworn in. SOUNDBITE