Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu smiles during a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

Japan Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) chats with Belgium's King Philippe upon arrival in Namur on June 24, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito meets the press in Namur on June 24, 2026, during his official trip to Belgium.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Sweden players train at a training facility in Frisco, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup group match against Japan.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) meets with students at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito meets the press in Namur on June 24, 2026, during his official trip to Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito meets the press in Namur on June 24, 2026, during his official trip to Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito meets the press in Namur on June 24, 2026, during his official trip to Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito meets the press in Namur on June 24, 2026, during his official trip to Belgium. (Pool photo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players train at a training facility in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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.

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.

Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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.

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.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of the team's World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Venezuela: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Near Caracas, Tsunami Advisory Issued 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, on Wednesday, June 24, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas, triggering a tsunami advisory.

Venezuela: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Near Caracas, Tsunami Advisory Issued

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck near Montalbán, Venezuela, on Wednesday, June 24, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas, triggering a tsunami advisory.

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.

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.

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.

US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range 3

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 3

Firefighters reached 84% containment of the Bonneville Fire near the University of Utah in Salt Lake City by Tuesday afternoon, after the 566-acre blaze sparked Saturday in the foothills east of the city.

China: Dog Recovering From Venomous Snake Bite Filmed in Hunan Province

A dog named Dahuang in Shaoyang, Hunan province was filmed recovering from a venomous snake bite on June 14, 2026. The footage shows severe swelling on the dog's face caused by the bite. The owner confirmed the dog had passed the critical stage of recover

US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range 2

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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.

Italy: Powerful Downburst Caught on Camera Felling Tree in Friuli Venezia Giulia

A powerful supercell storm swept through the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy on Monday evening, June 22, generating downbursts and tornadoes that unroofed homes in Basiliano, uprooted trees in Tavagnacco, and knocked out power across Codroipo and surrounding areas in the provinces of Udine, Pordenone, and Gorizia. The footage shows a tree more than 50 years old being toppled by a powerful downburst in Varmo, Udine.

US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

Spain: Passengers Stranded at Córdoba Station After Power Line Sparks Track Fire Near Seville

Passengers were stranded at Córdoba station on Tuesday, June 23, after a fallen high-voltage power line sparked a track fire and caused a widespread power outage that halted rail services between Seville and Córdoba. More than 20 trains were delayed or stopped, including high-speed AVE services on the Madrid-Andalusia corridor.

[Breaking News]British Prime Minister Starmer announces resignation

TOKYO, Japan, June 23 Kyodo - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stands in front of his office in London on June 22, 2026, after announcing his resignation. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NASHVILLE, United States, June 22 Kyodo - Japan football World Cup squad poses for a team photo at its training camp in the suburbs of Nashville, Tennessee, on June 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

Powerful typhoon hits Japan

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the swollen Koza River in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 3, 2026, following heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Jangmi. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Black-and-white Calbee snack packages

TOKYO, Japan, June 1 Kyodo - Black-and-white packages of Calbee Inc.'s Kappa Ebisen snacks are pictured in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, after the Iran crisis disrupted supplies of naphtha-derived ingredients used in colored ink. (Kyodo)

35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

SHIMABARA, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - Shimabara Mayor Ryuzaburo Furukawa lays flowers at a monument on June 3, 2026, as the city in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Nagasaki marked the 35th anniversary of a huge pyroclastic flow from Mt. Unzen's Fugen Peak that claimed the lives of 43 people, including firefighters, police officers and reporters. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, June 4 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

NARITA, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - Members of the Japan men's national football team are seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico. (Kyodo)