Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2026, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2026, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Huge carp streamer in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a carp streamer, about 100 meters long and weighing around 330 kilograms, flying over the Tone River in the Saitama Prefecture city of Kazo, eastern Japan, on May 3, 2026, ahead of Children's Day on May 5.

Finance meeting in Samarkand

Finance meeting in Samarkand

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (C) speaks during a meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from Japan, China, South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on May 3, 2026.

Finance meeting in Samarkand

Finance meeting in Samarkand

Finance ministers and central bank governors from Japan, China, South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations hold a meeting to address the global oil situation in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on May 3, 2026.

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from L), his wife Crown Princess Kiko (4th from L), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) and their son Prince Hisahito (5th from L) attend a concert held at the Art Center of Tokyo in the Japanese capital on May 3, 2026, to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Japanese immigration to Paraguay. (Pool photo)

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from L), his wife Crown Princess Kiko (4th from L), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) and their son Prince Hisahito (5th from L) attend a concert held at the Art Center of Tokyo in the Japanese capital on May 3, 2026, to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Japanese immigration to Paraguay.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan holds a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 3, 2026, a day after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome.

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day 2

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found 2

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (L) and Newcastle United's Lewis Miley jump for the ball during an English Premier League football match in Newcastle, England, on May 2, 2026.

Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (L) and Newcastle United's Lewis Miley jump for the ball during an English Premier League football match in Newcastle, England, on May 2, 2026.

US: May Day Strong Protest in D.C., Demanding ‘Workers Over Billionaires’

Thousands of protesters gathered near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of the nationwide "May Day Strong" campaign, demanding a nation that puts workers over billionaires under the slogan "No School, No Work, No Shopping." The demonstration, organized by a coalition of more than 500 labor unions, student groups, and community organizations, called for taxing the wealthy, abolishing ICE, and expanding democracy in opposition to the Trump administration's policies.

US: Two-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation at USF Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg

A two-alarm fire broke out at the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg on Saturday, May 2. Flames burst from the roof, sending a large plume of smoke visible from miles away. The building was evacuated with no injuries reported, and the cause remained under investigation, with police declaring it a hazmat situation.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan holds a press conference after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani of Japan holds a press conference after losing to countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani of Japan leaves the ring after losing to countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan poses after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan acknowledges the crowd after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan celebrates after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (C) of Japan poses after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after retaining his title with a victory over countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani (L) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the fourth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the seventh round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the eighth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the eighth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani of Japan (R) throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the eighth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani of Japan (L) throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the second round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Challenger Junto Nakatani of Japan (L) throws a punch at countryman and undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue in the second round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the eighth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the ninth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the sixth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the ninth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the fourth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the ninth round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the third round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in the first round of their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan takes on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan takes on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Boxing: Inoue vs. Nakatani

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan takes on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.