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Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas 3

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) kneels following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Nico Gonzalez (R) attempts to head the ball in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (R) and Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister vie for the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (R) is pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (far R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (front, R) concedes Argentina's winner during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (2nd from R) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (R) is challenged by Argentina's Cristian Romero in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (R) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (R) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (R) celebrates with Lionel Messi (top) after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) passes the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) is challenged by England's Harry Kane (R) and Elliot Anderson in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) is challenged by England's Harry Kane (R) and Elliot Anderson in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, front) listens to a question from Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the House of Representatives' largest opposition party, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, front) listens to a question from Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the House of Representatives' largest opposition party, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (R) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (R) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (L) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox plays at first base during the seventh inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox walks during a red carpet show ahead of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon (R) makes a save in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against France at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (R) scores the team's first goal from the penalty spot in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match against France at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Jules Kounde (R) and Spain's Marc Cucurella jump for the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo (2nd from R) reacts after Mikel Oyarzabal scored the team's first goal from the penalty spot in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match against France at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker (R) of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies are pictured after they competed in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox smiles after competing in the first round of the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Japan-Viet Nam defense talks

Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his Vietnamese counterpart and deputy prime minister, Phan Van Giang, shake hands ahead of their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on July 13, 2026.

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Vietnamese deputy prime minister in Tokyo

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) and Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 13, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami (2nd from R) of the Chicago White Sox listens to the U.S. national anthem before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (R) pushes England's Elliot Anderson in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is greeted by team manager Dave Roberts (R) after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (R) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina are pictured after finishing in second place in the men's wheelchair doubles at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (R) of Japan and Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina play against British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid in the men's wheelchair doubles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate with their trophies after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate with their trophies after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate with their trophies after winning the women's wheelchair doubles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts (2nd from R) after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, 2026. It marked the 350th homer of his career spanning Nippon Professional Baseball and Major League Baseball.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tokito Oda (R) of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the men's wheelchair singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026, alongside runner-up Alfie Hewett of Britain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) passes the ball in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) heads the ball in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) reacts following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) reacts following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.