Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, attends an event with the popular game character Pikachu and retired figure skater Mai Mihara at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, performs during an ice show at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, performs during an ice show at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, attends an event with the popular game character Pikachu and retired figure skater Mai Mihara at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, performs during an ice show at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, performs during an ice show at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

US: Teen Suspect Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Seattle Food Festival

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening that killed three people, including 19-year-old Junior Cee Niko Semo, who police believe was one of the suspects. Four others were injured, including a two-year-old boy. Police believe at least three suspects were involved in the gunfire, with the 15-year-old detained on firearms and first-degree assault charges, and are still searching for at least one more suspect. This video shows a person believed to be a suspect being taken into custody by police at the scene.

China: Teenager Rescues Children From Overturned Car in Gansu

Dramatic video captured the moment a Chinese teenager climbed onto an overturned vehicle to rescue children trapped inside after a roadside crash. The accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Zhangye, Gansu, when a car overturned with five people trapped inside. Mr. Hou and his family, who were passing by, stopped immediately to help. The 18-year-old, wearing a white shirt, climbed onto the vehicle and pulled three children out one by one, while two men worked together to free the remaining passengers. The entire family was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami watches his two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami watches his two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Rate Field in Chicago on July 26, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki

Baseball: Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki

The Miami Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki (R) shakes hands with San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui ahead of a baseball game between the two teams at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on July 24, 2026. Sasaki, who joined the Marlins after the National League team's MLB draft selection earlier in the month, watched the game. ==Kyodo

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 6

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Brings Coastal Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha brought coastal flooding of two to three feet along the Gulf Coast from Pensacola, Florida, to southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, July 22.

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto is pictured in Beirut while living in exile in the Lebanese capital on May 30 2022. His support group the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said on July 23, 2026, that Okamoto died at 78 near Beirut. Okamoto and two other Red Army members launched the 1972 attack on Tel Aviv's international airport using assault rifles and hand grenades, leaving over 20 people dead.

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto speaks during an interview in Beirut while living in exile in the Lebanese capital on May 4, 2016. His support group the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said on July 23, 2026, that Okamoto died at 78 near Beirut. Okamoto and two other Red Army members launched the 1972 attack on Tel Aviv's international airport using assault rifles and hand grenades, leaving over 20 people dead. ==Kyodo

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Closure of Two Florida Panhandle State Parks

Tropical Storm Bertha prompted the closure of St. Andrews State Park and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park in the Florida Panhandle. Gusty winds, rain, and rough surf also brought double red flags to area beaches and closed two local piers.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 4

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 5

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

China: Cat Flips Between Clotheslines Like an Acrobat

A tabby cat performed an acrobatic flip between two clotheslines in Sichuan province, China, on July 20, 2026, gripping one wire before smoothly twisting its body onto the neighboring line. Chinese social media users praised the cat's agility, joking that it must have practiced kung fu.

Wang-Rubio talks in Manila

Wang-Rubio talks in Manila

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is pictured following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on July 22, 2026. The two met to pave the way for the planned U.S.-China summit in the United States in September.

China: Veteran Party Member Jumps Into Pond to Rescue Drowning Woman

A veteran Chinese Communist Party member jumped into a pond to rescue a drowning woman in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, on July 11, 2026, after two elderly bystanders called for help. Villager Zheng Anyu sprinted to the scene, swam to the woman, and pulled her back to the bank with help from onlookers, bringing her safely out of the water.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 22, 2026.

China: Corgi Dives and Plays in Water at Guangxi Campsite

On April 26, at a campsite in Tian'e County, Hechi, Guangxi, a corgi named Bingan dove and splashed joyfully in the water alongside a human companion. A second corgi later joined in, and the two dogs played together happily in the water.

"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Two central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- recorded temperatures above the threshold the same day.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 4

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 2

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 3

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

US: Outer Bands From Tropical Depression Two Bring Showers to Central Florida

As outer bands from Tropical Depression Two, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, moved through Central Florida on Monday, July 20, scattered showers hit the area.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina.

US: Two Dogs Killed in Scottsdale House Fire, Firefighters Taken to Hospital 2

Two dogs died when a fire engulfed a home near Scottsdale and Thomas roads in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday, July 19. Two firefighters were taken to a hospital as a precaution for heat exhaustion but were in stable condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

US: Two Dogs Killed in Scottsdale House Fire, Firefighters Taken to Hospital

Two dogs died when a fire engulfed a home near Scottsdale and Thomas roads in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday, July 19. Two firefighters were taken to a hospital as a precaution for heat exhaustion but were in stable condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Chile: Deadly Storm Pounds Valparaiso, Cuts Power to 400,000 Homes

A powerful storm system battered central Chile, killing four people and prompting Valparaíso to declare a red alert as rainfall exceeded 140 millimeters in under two days and winds reached up to 160 kilometers per hour. The storm, described by Chile's meteorological service as one of the most intense in recent years, affected 10 of the country's 16 regions, cutting power to more than 400,000 homes and forcing evacuations of entire neighborhoods near rivers such as the Marga Marga and Quilpué amid fears of flooding.