Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team takes batting practice in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Baseball: U.S. team ahead of WBC

Aaron Judge of the U.S. national baseball team takes batting practice in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 2, 2026, ahead of the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on March 2, 2026.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on March 2, 2026.

China: Narrow Mountain Road Close Call as Truck Strikes Pickup in Fujian

On September 3, 2022, in Fujian, southeastern China, a driver captured a tense moment on a narrow mountain road. A small truck was improperly stopped in the opposite lane when a large truck approached from behind it, leaving little room to pass. The truck continued toward the filmer’s vehicle, prompting the driver to quickly reverse to avoid a collision. The large truck then struck the smaller pickup as it passed by. The filmer later said they took a deep breath after realizing how close the situation had been.

China: Metal Sheet Falls From Building Onto Passing Vehicles in Windy Inner Mongolia

On February 21, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, security camera footage captured the moment a metal sheet fell from a commercial building onto vehicles driving below. The footage suggests strong winds, which viewers said can be sudden and powerful in the region.

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team is pictured after flying out in the seventh inning of a warm-up game against the Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on March 2, 2026, in part of the team's preparation for the World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of the Japanese national baseball team flies out in the seventh inning of a warm-up game against the Orix Buffaloes at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, on March 2, 2026, as part of the team's preparation for the World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team reacts during the seventh inning of a warm-up game against the Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on March 2, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani (left) and Hiroki Miyagi of the Japanese national baseball team are pictured in the dugout during the second inning of a warm-up game against the Orix Buffaloes at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan, on March 2, 2026, as they prepare for the World Baseball Classic.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura (far L) about the Middle East conflict during a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team is pictured during practice prior to a warm-up game against the Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on March 2, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak at a Budget Committee session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch during practice prior to a warm-up game against the Orix Buffaloes ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Kyocera Dome Osaka in the western Japan city of Osaka on March 2, 2026.

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Visitors interact with a humanoid robot developed by Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI Corp. at the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest and most influential connectivity trade fairs, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026.

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Photo shows the venue of the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest and most influential connectivity trade fairs, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026, the opening day of the four-day event.

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Photo shows the venue of the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest and most influential connectivity trade fairs, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026, the opening day of the four-day event.

China: Bowl-Shaped Firecracker Explodes, Sharp Debris Severely Injures Filmer’s Hand

A dangerous firecracker accident was filmed on February 16, 2026, in Chongqing, southwestern China. The filmer ignited a bowl-shaped firecracker, which exploded and sent a sharp fragment flying forward. The piece struck the back of the filmer’s hand, causing a deep cut and heavy bleeding. The injury required medical treatment, and the filmer later went to hospital for bandaging.

China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

Manga One app icon

Manga One app icon

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 2, 2026, shows the app icon of Manga One, a manga platform run by the major Japanese publisher Shogakukan Inc. The platform faces a wave of cancellations of manga series, following revelations that the company allowed a male manga creator to produce works under a different name despite knowing he was convicted of a sex crime.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki refines throwing mechanics in the bullpen during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

IAEA Director General Grossi

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.

IAEA Director General Grossi

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.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki refines throwing mechanics in the bullpen during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

UAE: Dubai Targeted as Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28. This video shows thick black smoke rising over Ocean Beach in Dubai following the strikes.

US: Iranian Community Rallies in Los Angeles After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

On Saturday, February 28, members of the Iranian community gathered for a massive rally outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators celebrated the news with Iranian flags and called for a "free Iran," expressing hope for regime change in their homeland.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 2, 2026.

Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks walk along the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026, after pouring holy water into the river during a ritual. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks hold a ritual to pour holy water into the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks hold a ritual to pour holy water into the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026. The water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

U.S. first lady Melania Trump at U.N. meeting

U.S. first lady Melania Trump at U.N. meeting

Melania Trump (C), first lady of the United States, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 2, 2026.

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.

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.

US: Gunfire Erupts at Marathon Burger Launch in Downtown Long Beach, One Killed

A deadly shooting sent crowds scrambling for safety near the grand opening of the newest Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, March 1, turning a celebratory event into a scene of chaos and tragedy. Long Beach police confirmed that three men were shot and rushed to a local hospital, where one later died of his injuries. The two other victims remained in stable condition as of Sunday night.

US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

Canada: Iranian-Canadians Gather in Montreal After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

Thousands of Iranian-Canadians rallied in downtown Montreal to celebrate U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran, including reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The march, which stretched several hundred metres, featured dancing and chants for the end of the Islamic Republic. Protesters waved pre-revolutionary 'Lion and Sun' flags and carried posters of opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.

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.

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.

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.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays takes fielding practice during the team's spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays takes fielding practice during the team's spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays practices batting during the team's spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays practices batting during the team's spring training in Dunedin, Florida, on Feb. 27, 2026.

[Breaking News]Figure skating: Miura and Kihara

NARITA, Japan, Feb. 24 Kyodo - Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara arrive at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Feb. 24, 2026, after winning gold in the pairs event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Court grants posthumous retrial for man over 1984 murder

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 25 Kyodo - Koji Sakahara, whose father Hiromu was convicted in a 1984 robbery-murder case, celebrates with Hideko Hakamata, sister of Iwao Hakamata, who was acquitted in a 2024 retrial, at a gathering in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026, after the Supreme Court granted a posthumous retrial for Hiromu. (Kyodo)