[Breaking News]Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

NOSHIRO, Japan, July 13 Kyodo - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency tests an RV-X prototype reusable rocket in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026. The rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test. (Kyodo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Cristian Romero (13) runs after scoring the team's first goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) scores the team's second goal in the first half of extra time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Argentina at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde's Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of extra time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Argentina at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Danilo (13) is challenged by Japan's Junnosuke Suzuki (25) during the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) reacts after scoring in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) reacts after scoring in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) reacts after scoring in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) scores in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) scores in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates after San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gestures as San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani reacts after San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani gestures as San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames is thrown out at second base on a double play in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after striking out San Francisco Giants' Willy Adames (back, L) in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani chats with New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (R) on second base in the first inning of the teams' baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026. Ohtani reached base after being hit by a pitch.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani chats with New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (L) on second base in the first inning of the teams' baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026. Ohtani reached base after being hit by a pitch.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani chats with New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (R) on second base in the first inning of the teams' baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026. Ohtani reached base after being hit by a pitch.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani chats with New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (R) on second base in the first inning of the teams' baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026. Ohtani reached base after being hit by a pitch.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani chats with New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (L) on second base in the first inning of the teams' baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 13, 2026. Ohtani reached base after being hit by a pitch.

Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Aaron Judge of the United States poses on second base after hitting a double in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 13, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Junior Caminero of the Dominican Republic hits an RBI double in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

World Baseball Classic: South Korea vs. Dominican Republic

Junior Caminero of the Dominican Republic hits an RBI double in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against South Korea at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 13, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan reacts after his second run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Ayumu Hirano performing a frontside double cork 1620 en route to scoring 86.50 points during his second run in the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The reigning champion finished seventh after coming back from hip and nose fractures suffered in mid-January.

US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

New cat stationmaster

KINOKAWA, Japan, Jan. 7 Kyodo - Calico cat Yontama is pictured after being appointed the third feline stationmaster alongside a feline apprentice recruit, Rokutama, at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025. Yontama succeeded Nitama, the second stationmaster who died in November, continuing a nearly two-decade tradition that has boosted tourism and helped save the line from financial trouble. (Kyodo)

New cat stationmaster

New cat stationmaster

Calico cat Yontama (R) is pictured after being appointed the third feline stationmaster alongside a feline apprentice recruit, Rokutama, at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025. Yontama succeeded Nitama, the second stationmaster who died in November, continuing a nearly two-decade tradition that has boosted tourism and helped save the line from financial trouble.

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Mark Carney Visits Fallowfield Tree Farm - Ottawa

PM Mark Carney Visits Fallowfield Tree Farm - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney, second from left, speaks with Santa as he selects a Christmas tree at Fallowfield Tree Farm in Ottawa, ON, Canada on December 13, 2025. Photo by Spencer Colby/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton passes the ball in the second half of an English Premier League football match against Liverpool in Liverpool, England, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton passes the ball in the second half of an English Premier League football match against Liverpool in Liverpool, England, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Ritsu Doan of Eintracht Frankfurt (front, R) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second half of a German Bundesliga football match against Augsburg in Frankfurt on Dec. 13, 2025.

Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Ritsu Doan of Eintracht Frankfurt (front, R) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second half of a German Bundesliga football match against Augsburg in Frankfurt on Dec. 13, 2025.

Football: German Bundesliga

Football: German Bundesliga

Ritsu Doan of Eintracht Frankfurt reacts after scoring in the second half of a German Bundesliga football match against Augsburg in Frankfurt on Dec. 13, 2025.

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Keito Nakamura (13) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Bolivia at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2025.

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Keito Nakamura (13) of Japan is congratulated by teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Bolivia at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2025.

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Keito Nakamura (13) of Japan scores the team's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Bolivia at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2025.

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Football: Japan vs. Bolivia friendly

Keito Nakamura (13) of Japan reacts after scoring the team's third goal during the second half of an international friendly against Bolivia at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2025.

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

A man views a watch at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM