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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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Emperor, empress return home

Emperor, empress return home

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (C) wave with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a government plane carrying Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrives at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 26, 2026, following their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Emperor, empress return home

Emperor, empress return home

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (C) wave with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a government plane carrying Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrives at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 26, 2026, following their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the plenary session room of the House of Representatives at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the plenary session room of the House of Representatives at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) talks with President of the House of Representatives Peter De Roover (R) and Speaker of the Senate Vincent Blondel at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the Senate at the Belgian Federal Parliament building in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players celebrate after Daizen Maeda (bottom C) scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players celebrate after Daizen Maeda (bottom C) scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (C, R) attempts to punch the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daizen Maeda (C) scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daizen Maeda (C) scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (C) catches the ball during the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan (C) and Sweden players are pictured following their 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daizen Maeda (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daizen Maeda (C) celebrates scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Sweden head coach Graham Potter (C) and his players gather during a hydration break in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan.(Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ayase Ueda (C) trains with teammates in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: Ronaldinho

Football: Ronaldinho

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho, 46, holds a Ravenna jersey after announcing his return to professional football with the Italian Serie C club at an event in Miami, Florida, on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (2nd from L) attempts to dribble past Scotland's Scott McTominay (4), Lewis Ferguson (19), Kenny McLean (23) during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Scotland supporters are pictured before their team's World Cup Group C match against Brazil at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar warms up for a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Scotland supporters are pictured before their team's World Cup Group C match against Brazil at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Scotland supporters are pictured before their team's World Cup Group C match against Brazil at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Japan Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) alongside Belgium's King Phillipe (R) reacts during a welcome ceremony upon arrival in Namur on June 24, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Belgium's King Philippe (R) pose for a photo upon arrival in Namur on June 24, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C), accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe (front, R), visits the library at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (R) is pressured by Scotland's Ryan Christie during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (foreground R) attempts a shot during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar takes a corner kick during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar takes a corner kick during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (R) celebrates with Vinicius Junior after a 3-0 win over Scotland in a World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (foreground) is in action against Scotland's Anthony Ralston during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil supporters cheer on their team before a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil supporters cheer on their team before a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil supporters cheer on their team before a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates after a 3-0 win over Scotland in a World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (R) heads his second goal late in the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (L) celebrates after scoring the team's opening goal during the first half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil supporters cheer on their team before a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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UK: Aerial Footage Captures M25 Gridlock After Serious Crash Near Godstone

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

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UK: Air Ambulance Called to Serious Crash Blocking M25 in Surrey

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

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Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (C) and her daughter Princess Kako visit an exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities in Tokyo on June 24, 2026.

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Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (C) and her daughter Princess Kako visit an exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities in Tokyo on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (C) scores the second of his two goals in the first half of a World Cup Group K football match against Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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