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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (C) chat with a doctor who has received an award for her contribution to community medicine following the award ceremony in Tokyo on March 5, 2026.

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Italy: Mount Etna’s Bocca Nuova Crater Erupts, Ash Plume Rises 1,500 Meters

Video captured dramatic, towering volcanic plumes on Wednesday, March 4, after a sudden, powerful explosion at the Bocca Nuova crater of Mount Etna in Sicily. The brief eruption lasted only a few minutes, sending an ash plume about 1,500 meters above the summit.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (front) plays in the first half of an English Premier League football match against Arsenal on March 4, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (front) plays in the first half of an English Premier League football match against Arsenal on March 4, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (front) plays in the first half of an English Premier League football match against Arsenal on March 4, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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US: Time-Lapse Captures SpaceX “Jellyfish” Cloud

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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China: Wild Monkey Climbs Into Tourist Car and Helps Itself to Snacks

A wild monkey climbed into a tourist’s car through an open window during a self-driving trip and calmly helped itself to snacks. Filmed on January 26, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the monkey showed no fear as it entered the vehicle and began rummaging for food while the surprised occupants watched. The clip ends with the monkey still inside, eating.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken in Milan on Feb. 12, 2026, shows an American short track speed skater's helmet at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R) chat with awardees after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) chat with an awardee after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) chat with an awardee after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Iran envoy to Japan meets press

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran envoy to Japan meets press

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Iran envoy to Japan meets press

Iranian Ambassador to Japan Peiman Seadat holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial display in Tokyo shows almost all issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange falling on the afternoon of March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending down nearly 1,800 points from the previous day's close, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending down nearly 1,800 points from the previous day's close, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko chat with awardees after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) chat with awardees after attending an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend an award ceremony for promising researchers in their 20s to 30s held by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako visits exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako (L) visits an exhibition of inventions by women in Tokyo on March 2, 2026.

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Princess Kako visits exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako visits an exhibition of inventions by women in Tokyo on March 2, 2026.

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Princess Kako visits exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako (L) visits an exhibition of inventions by women in Tokyo on March 2, 2026.

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) visits an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko visits an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) visits an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko at calligraphy exhibition

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the venue of an exhibition of works by female calligraphers at a Tokyo department store on March 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference following an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends an extraordinary meeting regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, ahead of an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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US: United Airlines 2127 Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX, Passengers Evacuate via Slides

Passengers on United Airlines 2127 flight were forced to evacuate via emergency slides on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, March 2, following a reported engine fire. The Boeing 787 deployed the slides after an emergency landing, allowing 268 people on board, including 12 crew members, to flee the aircraft. No injuries have been reported at this time.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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UAE: Drone Intercepted in Ras Al Khaimah, No Injuries Reported

Ras Al Khaimah authorities said debris fell in Al Hamra Village on Monday morning after air defence systems intercepted an Iranian drone. No injuries were reported. Officials urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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China: Family Smashes Through Concrete Road With Excavator to Rescue Trapped Pet Dog

On February 22, 2026, in Meizhou, Guangdong, a Chinese family used an excavator to break through a concrete road to rescue their pet dog trapped in an underground drainage pipe. After digging through layers of concrete and clearing debris, they pulled the dog to safety. The 14-year-old family pet was unharmed and later bathed and fed, resting at home surrounded by relieved relatives.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A Chinese short-track speed skater at the Milan Cortina Olympics wears a helmet displaying an image of a panda on Feb. 12, 2026, in Milan.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (R) plays in an English Premier League football match against Nottingham Forest on March 1, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (R) plays in an English Premier League football match against Nottingham Forest on March 1, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (R) plays in an English Premier League football match against Nottingham Forest on March 1, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 3

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 2

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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