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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 9

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 10

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan-Vietnam student exchange in Hanoi

Vietnamese students perform a welcome dance for Japanese junior and senior high school students during a cultural exchange event in Hanoi on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Japan-Vietnam student exchange in Hanoi

Vietnamese students perform a welcome dance for Japanese junior and senior high school students during a cultural exchange event in Hanoi on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Japan-Vietnam student exchange in Hanoi

Japanese and Vietnamese junior and senior high school students sing a popular Japanese manga song during a cultural exchange event in Hanoi on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Japan-Vietnam student exchange in Hanoi

Japanese and Vietnamese junior and senior high school students sing a popular Japanese manga song during a cultural exchange event in Hanoi on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 7

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 8

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows banana trees being battered by gusty winds

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China: Man and Dog Rescue Cat From Water in Heilongjiang

A man and his golden retriever jumped into the water to rescue a cat that had fallen in while being bathed in Heilongjiang, China, on August 3, 2026. After two failed attempts, the pair brought the frightened cat safely back to shore.

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Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a seminar for teachers in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a seminar for teachers in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a seminar for teachers in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 7, 2026.

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China: Cat Climbs Ancient Xi’an City Wall, Rescued With Bedsheet

A calico cat scaled the ancient Xi'an City Wall in Shaanxi, China, on August 4, 2026, using gaps between the bricks to climb over ten meters up. When it got stuck on a ledge, locals below held a bedsheet as a safety net. The cat lost its grip and fell, landing safely and unharmed.

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China: Landslide Debris and Boulders Crush Vehicle on Mountain Road

A dashcam captured a large boulder rolling down a hillside and crushing a moving vehicle on a mountain road in Shuifu, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China, on August 3, 2026. A passing motorcyclist narrowly avoided being hit. Authorities said the vehicle was damaged but no injuries were reported, and warned some roads remain unstable after heavy rain.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 6

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Brazil: Chemical Plant Fire Triggers Explosions in Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo State

A massive fire broke out at a chemical solvent plant in Itaquaquecetuba, Greater São Paulo, on Tuesday, August 4. The blaze, which triggered explosions and spread to a public road, destroyed several vehicles but caused no injuries beyond one man treated for respiratory discomfort.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school students from across Japan participate in a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s. (Kyodo)

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at enhancing public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school students from across Japan participate in a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school students from across Japan participate in a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at enhancing public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 4

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 5

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, L) being briefed about damage to a pear farm in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, caused by a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28. Many Japanese pears were shaken from the trees by the quake ahead of the harvest season.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, L) being briefed about damage to a pear farm in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, caused by a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28. Many Japanese pears were shaken from the trees by the quake ahead of the harvest season.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki (front, L) being briefed about damage to a pear farm in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, caused by a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28. Many Japanese pears were shaken from the trees by the quake ahead of the harvest season.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 2

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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US: Massive Fire Destroys Seafood Warehouse in Galveston, Texas

A massive fire destroyed the Texas Gulf Seafood distribution warehouse near the Galveston Yacht Marina on Wednesday night, August 5. The blaze broke out around 8:40 p.m. at Pier 7, near 7th Street and Wharf Road, sending towering flames and heavy smoke into the sky. Three people and a dog were safely rescued with no injuries reported, and the fire was contained early Thursday morning.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 3

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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A-bomb survivors' groups meet PM Takaichi in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (seated, far L) meets with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. The group complained to Takaichi about discussions by the government and ruling parties on reviewing Japan's nonnuclear principles.

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A-bomb survivors' groups meet PM Takaichi in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (seated, far L) meets with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. The group complained to Takaichi about discussions by the government and ruling parties on reviewing Japan's nonnuclear principles.

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U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (2nd from L) speaks at an event in Hiroshima where local youth and experts discussed peacebuilding on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (2nd from L) speaks at an event in Hiroshima where local youth and experts discussed peacebuilding on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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A-bomb survivors' groups meet PM Takaichi in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. The group complained to Takaichi about discussions by the government and ruling parties on reviewing Japan's nonnuclear principles.

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A-bomb survivors' groups meet PM Takaichi in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, far L) meets with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. The group complained to Takaichi about discussions by the government and ruling parties on reviewing Japan's nonnuclear principles.

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81st anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

People line up to lay flowers and pray at the cenotaph in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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81st anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people lining up to lay flowers and pray at the cenotaph in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings High Waves to Kagoshima Coast

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, moved west near Okinawa's Minamidaito Island on Thursday, August 6, and is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami by Friday, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves from Kyushu to Kanto. This video shows large waves along the coast of Wadomari on Okinoerabu Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

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UK: Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed in London’s Covent Garden

A woman was arrested Wednesday, August 5, after four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden. Metropolitan Police said officers recovered a pair of scissors at the scene and that early indications suggest the incident was mental health-related.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is showered with sunflower seeds by teammate Teoscar Hernandez (37) and Andy Pages after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2026.

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A-bomb survivors' groups meet PM Takaichi in Hiroshima

Kunihiko Sakuma (L), head of the Hiroshima Prefectural Confederation of A-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, shakes hands with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. Hiroshima A-bomb survivors' groups, including Sakuma's, complained to Takaichi about discussions by the government and ruling parties on reviewing Japan's nonnuclear principles.

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A-bomb survivors' groups meet PM Takaichi in Hiroshima

Kunihiko Sakuma, head of the Hiroshima Prefectural Confederation of A-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city. Hiroshima A-bomb survivors' groups, including Sakuma's, complained to Takaichi about discussions by the government and ruling parties on reviewing Japan's nonnuclear principles.

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China: Man Rescues Dog Stranded in Flooded Riverside Path

Heavy rainfall on July 23, 2026, sent river levels surging in Guangdong, China, trapping a dog in the fast-moving current. A man approached the swollen river near a dam and made several attempts to reach the struggling animal. He eventually pulled the dog to safety and checked on it once it was back on shore.

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U.S.-based indoor vertical farming startup opens Japan facility

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (C) attends an opening ceremony of a research and development facility of Oishii Farm Corp., a U.S.-based startup that operates indoor vertical strawberry farms, in Hamura in western Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026.

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U.S.-based indoor vertical farming startup opens Japan facility

Robotic arms pick strawberries at a cultivation room of a research and development facility of Oishii Farm Corp., a U.S.-based startup that operates indoor vertical strawberry farms, in Hamura in western Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026.

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U.S.-based indoor vertical farming startup opens Japan facility

Robotic arms pick strawberries at a cultivation room of a research and development facility of Oishii Farm Corp., a U.S.-based startup that operates indoor vertical strawberry farms, in Hamura in western Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026.

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U.S.-based indoor vertical farming startup opens Japan facility

Hiroki Koga (C), co-founder and CEO of Oishii Farm Corp., a U.S.-based startup that operates indoor vertical strawberry farms, attends an opening ceremony of its research and development facility in Hamura in western Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, alongside Japanese farm minister Norikazu Suzuki (L) and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike.

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China: Basketball Player Crashes Through Glass Door

During an intense basketball match in Anhui province on July 13, 2026, a player in black chasing the ball failed to stop in time and crashed through a glass door, shattering it. Staff rushed to check on him after the impact. Viewers online called the accident painful to watch and urged greater safety awareness in sports.

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Japan: Performers Balance Towering Lanterns at Akita Kanto Festival

The Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan's Tohoku region with roughly 270 years of history, opened Sunday, August 2, in central Akita City and runs through August 6. This year's event features 67 groups—38 neighborhood teams and 29 school and workplace teams—swaying 273 lantern-laden bamboo poles through the night sky in a prayer for a bountiful harvest, the poles representing rice stalks. The largest of the poles measure up to 12 meters long and weigh 50 kilograms, balanced skillfully by performers on their foreheads, palms, and other parts of the body.