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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a solo home run to Rafael Devers of the San Francisco Giants in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki stands on the mound after allowing a solo home run to Rafael Devers (16) of the San Francisco Giants in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026.

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Antarctic Treaty meeting in Hiroshima

Ambassador Hideki Uyama (R), from Japan's Foreign Ministry, meets the press in Hiroshima on May 12, 2026, after the opening ceremony of the 48th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in the western Japan city. The closed meeting, running through May 21, will discuss the peaceful use and environmental protection of Antarctica, with about 30 member countries taking part.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference at the ministry on May 12, 2026, after holding talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo.

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Japan finance minister meets with U.S. treasury secretary

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is pictured after a dinner meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Tokyo on May 11, 2026. Bessent arrived at Haneda airport earlier in the day ahead of the U.S.-China summit in Beijing in mid-May.

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U.S. treasury secretary in Japan

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pictured after a dinner meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama in Tokyo on May 11, 2026. Bessent arrived at Haneda airport earlier in the day ahead of the U.S.-China summit in Beijing in mid-May.

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Turkey: Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Arrives in Marmaris After Israeli Interception

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, on Sunday, May 10, after being intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete on April 29. The 38-vessel convoy, which departed Barcelona on April 15 carrying nearly 300 activists, was forced to dock for technical maintenance and resupply. Entry procedures and forensic examinations are underway for returning activists, while Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the interception. Officials say the flotilla plans to set sail again on Wednesday to resume its mission of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki 2

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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[Breaking News]Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

TOKYO, Japan, May 1 Kyodo - Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan and Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani a former unified bantamweight world champion, pose after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their world title boxing match at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

TOKYO, Japan, May 8 Kyodo - Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight. (Kyodo)

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

(clockwise from top L) Head coach Seiya Kishikawa, Sora Matsushima, Tomokazu Harimoto, Hiroto Shinozuka, Yukiya Uda and Shunsuke Togami pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the men's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

(from L) Head coach Seiya Kishikawa along with team members Tomokazu Harimoto, Sora Matsushima, Shunsuke Togami, Yukiya Uda and Hiroto Shinozuka pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the men's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

Chinese men's table tennis team members (R) pose on the podium after winning gold at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026, alongside Japanese team members, who won silver. ==Kyodo

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China: Chicken Survives Sudden Storm That Tears Roof Panels Away

On May 4, 2026, in Heilongjiang, located in northeastern China, a video recorded a quiet rural courtyard moments before strong wind arrived. A chicken was walking calmly across the yard. Suddenly, powerful gusts swept through the area. Dust rose from the ground, and metal roof panels were blown down, leaving the room and yard in disorder. The wind passed quickly, and the ground looked almost swept clean afterward. Despite the chaos, the chicken was still unharmed. After the gusts eased, the chick flapped its wings and ran back indoors.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

(from L) Rin Mende, Miwa Harimoto, Hina Hayata, Honoka Hashimoto and Miyu Nagasaki pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the women's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Table tennis: Team worlds

(clockwise from top L) Rin Mende, Honoka Hashimoto, Miyu Nagasaki, Hina Hayata and Miwa Harimoto pose for a photo after Japan won silver in the women's event at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto smiles with trophies after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto poses after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto smiles with trophies after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto celebrates after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: Mizuho Americas Open

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: Mizuho Americas Open

Saki Baba of Japan poses for a photo after making a hole-in-one on the seventh hole during the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey, on May 10, 2026.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) reaches first base after hitting a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Golf: Truist Championship

Kristoffer Reitan of Norway poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Truist Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 10, 2026.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin released from prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) is pictured on May 11, 2026, in Bangkok after being released from prison on parole.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin released from prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) is pictured on May 11, 2026, in Bangkok after being released from prison on parole.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin released from prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) is pictured on May 11, 2026, in Bangkok after being released from prison on parole.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin released from prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) gets in a car after being released from prison on parole on May 11, 2026, in Bangkok, along with his daughter, former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (L).

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses at first base after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field in Chicago on May 8, 2026.

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Japan cruise ship Nippon Maru ends final voyage

The Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru returns to Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 10, 2026, after its final voyage, marking the end of 35 years of service.

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Japan cruise ship Nippon Maru ends final voyage

The Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru returns to Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 10, 2026, after its final voyage, marking the end of 35 years of service.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (C) of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammatest after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field in Chicago on May 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field in Chicago on May 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (C) of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field in Chicago on May 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (C) of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field in Chicago on May 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (C) of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Rate Field in Chicago on May 8, 2026.

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Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

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Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (C) waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

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Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press after holding a meeting with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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Abductee's mother meets with top gov't spokesman

Sakie Yokota (C), whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13, meets the press after holding a meeting with Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 8, 2026. Standing beside Yokota is Satomi Mori, who heads a group to support her.

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China: Intense Rainfall Triggers Cliff Waterfall Along Hunan Mountain Road

On April 27, 2026, in Shaoyang, Hunan, a video captured an intense downpour that triggered a dramatic waterfall along a mountain roadside. As the man drove through the stormy weather, he was left stunned after spotting the powerful stream of water cascading down the rocky cliff face beside the road.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.