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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Aonishiki is pictured at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato is pictured at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato (top) waves at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken in Paris on June 9, 2026, shows a billboard promoting a June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris after ones in 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken in Paris on June 9, 2026, shows a billboard promoting a June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris after ones in 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the JSA event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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US: Dust Storms and Strong Wind Gusts Sweep Central and Western New Mexico

The National Weather Service warned of sudden dust storms and wind gusts of up to 60 mph across central and western New Mexico on Monday, June 8, driven by a weather phenomenon called virga, where rain evaporates before reaching the ground.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers are pictured at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 9, 2026, before departing for Paris for a June 13-14 tournament. About 130 wrestlers and others will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu meets the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 9, 2026, before departing for Paris for a June 13-14 tournament. About 130 wrestlers and others will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across North and Central Alabama

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across north and central Alabama on Sunday, June 7, submerging roads and forcing water into homes in the Huntsville area.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Football: World Cup training camp in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team train after arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Japan men's national football team member Keisuke Goto arrives with teammates in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Japan men's national football team member Takefusa Kubo arrives with teammates in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Japan men's national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) arrives with his players in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Football: Japan team arrives in Nashville

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026, for their pre-World Cup camp. Japan will play against the Netherlands in Dallas, Texas, on June 14.

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India: IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Storms Sweep Delhi-NCR Region

Thunderstorms swept across the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, June 4, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and temporary relief from intense heat while causing brief disruptions in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow weather alert for the National Capital Region through Saturday.

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Kioxia becomes 2nd biggest Japan firm in market cap

Kioxia becomes 2nd biggest Japan firm in market cap

Photo taken in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, shows a signboard with a Kioxia Holdings Corp. logo. The flash memory maker briefly surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan's second largest company in terms of total market value on June 3, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Down Trees and Block Roads in North Alabama

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch covered all north Alabama counties for the risk of damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall on Monday, June 1. According to the video provider, she and her father were trapped by damage caused by a spin-up tornado. It took four hours before they were rescued.

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China: Diver Comes Face to Face With Huge Manta Ray in Guangdong Waters

A video from Guangdong, southern China, captures the moment a diver turned around underwater to find a massive manta ray swimming directly toward them. The ray passed close by before veering left and swimming away.

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Victims' kin commemorate 1991 train accident in western Japan

KOKA, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Bereaved family members attend a memorial service in Koka in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on May 14, 2026, the 35th anniversary of a local train collision that killed 42 passengers and staff. (Kyodo)

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US: Strong Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Northern New Mexico on Memorial Day

A dust storm swept across parts of northern New Mexico on Monday, May 25, with strong winds and blowing dust creating hazardous conditions near White Rock. The National Weather Service warned that gusty winds could continue to accompany showers across western and central New Mexico through Tuesday.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 2

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

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US: Two Brush Fires Break Out in Naples, Florida

Two wildfires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18. The fires spread rapidly, producing large plumes of smoke. One fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fanned by stormy gusts, burned 650 acres, but was 85% extinguished as of Tuesday. Another fire in Golden Gate Estates burned 135 acres but is now completely out. THis video was captured in South Naples on the way home from Marco Island Monday afternoon.

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China: Delivery Riders Rush to Save Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters in Guangzhou

On May 14, 2026, delivery riders in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, rushed to rescue a young boy who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy rainstorm. Several riders sprinted through knee-deep water from different directions, and one grabbed the boy before others helped pull them both to safety.

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China: Toddler and Lamb Share Playful Moment With Toy Horse in Qinghai

On May 14, 2026, a video captured a heartwarming moment in a pasture in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. A toddler, no more than one or two years old, was playing with a toy horse when a small lamb trotted over and began playfully headbutting it. Each time the toy toppled over, the child patiently stood it back up — only for the lamb to knock it down again, turning the exchange into a gentle, lighthearted game between the two.

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US: Hail Batters Northern Indiana as Thunderstorms Move Through

Hail battered Wabash, northern Indiana on Monday, May 18, as severe thunderstorms moved through the region.

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China: Cheeky Spider Monkey Meets Its Match During Tourist Encounter at Shanghai Zoo

On May 14, 2026, at Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo, a spider monkey named Doudou repeatedly grabbed a tourist's hair and arm during an encounter. When the visitor gently held the monkey still, it froze with a stunned expression. After being released, the monkey clung to the tourist until a keeper stepped in to calm it down.

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China: Bystanders Smash Window to Rescue Unconscious Driver in Jiangsu

On May 14, 2026, bystanders in Jingjiang, Jiangsu, China, rescued an unconscious driver after his car lost control when he fainted at the wheel. A woman in a car ahead used her vehicle to block the runaway car, while others smashed the window and pulled the driver to safety.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 2

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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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)

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[Breaking News]Fire at shipbreaking site in Kure

KURE, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a fire at a shipbreaking yard in Kure in Hiroshima Prefecture on May 14, 2026. No injuries were reported from the incident in the western Japan city well known for shipbuilding. (Kyodo)

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US: Episode 47 of Kīlauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains and Ash

Episode 47 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, Hawaii, lasted nine hours, beginning at 3:27 p.m. HST on Wednesday, May 14, and ending at 12:27 a.m. HST on Thursday, May 15. Lava fountained from the north vent, with fine ash and Peleʻs hair falling in communities to the northeast of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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US: Several Dust Devils Sweep Through Southern Colorado

Several dust devils were spotted in Alamosa, southern Colorado, on Thursday, May 14.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 3

The Hunggate fire, a grass fire one of multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle, sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 14,000 acres across Randall County.

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Canada: High Winds Sweep Saskatchewan, Sparking Dust Storms and Outages

A powerful storm swept through Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 14, bringing thunderstorms, dust storms, and wind gusts of up to 115 km/h, downing power lines, damaging trees and structures, and leaving many communities without power. Wind alerts remained active into Friday morning.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 2

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

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Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Flowers and photos of victims are seen placed near collapsed high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

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Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Flowers and photos of victims are seen placed near collapsed high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

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