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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays walks back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays walks back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays walks back to the dugout after grounding out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over Bowling Green, Kentucky

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday, April 16, amid a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the area.

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (front) and Ryuichi Kihara are pictured at the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair, who won Japan's first pairs gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, announced their retirement from competition the same day.

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (front, L) and Ryuichi Kihara are pictured at the spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair, who won Japan's first pairs gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, announced their retirement from competition the same day.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara performing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics en route to win Japan's first pairs gold. They announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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Turkey: Teachers Rally in Ankara to Protest Deadly School Shootings

Teachers' unions gathered in Ankara's Kurtuluş Park on Thursday, April 16, to protest the school shootings that killed 10 people in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş on consecutive days. According to the filmer, teachers marching toward the Ministry of National Education were blocked by police barricades. After waiting nearly six hours for the barricades to be lifted, demonstrators began their march — but were only permitted to proceed as far as Mithatpaşa Street, where they stopped and held their ground.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Ryuichi Kihara (R) and Riku Miura posing for a photo after winning Japan's first pairs gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura (front) posing for a photo after winning Japan's first pairs gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays flies out in the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds out in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Ryuichi Kihara (L) and Riku Miura posing for a photo after winning Japan's first pairs gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto (2nd from R) smiles in the dugout with his teammates ahead of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto (far L) of the Toronto Blue Jays is pictured after grounding out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays grounds out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 16, 2026.

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Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara, who won Japan's first pairs gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 5

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 6

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at Cabinet meeting

Japanese PM Takaichi at Cabinet meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) is pictured ahead of a Cabinet meeting at her office in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at Cabinet meeting

Japanese PM Takaichi at Cabinet meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) is pictured ahead of a Cabinet meeting at her office in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama in Washington

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama in Washington

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks at a press conference in Washington on April 16, 2026, after attending a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japan PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (standing) speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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BOJ Governor Ueda

BOJ Governor Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a press conference after attending a meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington on April 16, 2026.

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Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows, from left to right, racing driver Juju (Jujun Noda), Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, and Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E Operations.=April 14,2026,Tokyo

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An image of the cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto

An image of the cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto

An image of the cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto=April 2,2026,Kyoto

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign and logo

Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign and logo

Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign and logo=April 9,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows the Porsche Formula E Team’s “Porsche 99X Electric Gen3.”=April 14,2026,Tokyo

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Sign and logo of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Sign and logo of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Sign and logo of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)=April 6,2026,Tokyo

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign and logo

Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign and logo

Kawasaki Heavy Industries sign and logo=April 9,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows racing driver Juju (Juju Noda).=April 14,2026,Tokyo

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Shindengen Electric Manufacturing sign and logo

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing sign and logo

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing sign and logo=March 31,2026,Saitama

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An image of the cherry blossoms at Kitanomaru Park (Kudan-minami)

An image of the cherry blossoms at Kitanomaru Park (Kudan-minami)

An image of the cherry blossoms at Kitanomaru Park (Kudan-minami)=April 1,2026,Tokyo

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Keidanren sign and logo

Keidanren sign and logo

Keidanren sign and logo=April 13,2026,Tokyo

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives sign and logo

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives sign and logo

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives sign and logo=April 3,2026,Tokyo

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An image of the cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto

An image of the cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto

An image of the cherry blossoms in Fushimi, Kyoto=April 2,2026,Kyoto

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Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

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Distribution ISAC sign and logo

Distribution ISAC sign and logo

Distribution ISAC sign and logo=April 6,2026,Tokyo

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Sign for Central Government Building No. 5

Sign for Central Government Building No. 5

Sign for Central Government Building No. 5=April 8,2026,Tokyo

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Sakata Inx sign and logo

Sakata Inx sign and logo

Sakata Inx sign and logo=March 10,2026,Osaka

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Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

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J-Power (Japan Power Development) sign and logo

J-Power (Japan Power Development) sign and logo

J-Power (Japan Power Development) sign and logo=April 14,2026,Tokyo

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