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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a putt on the fifth hole during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the third hole during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the seventh tee during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a putt on the third hole during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 17, 2026.

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Chile: Deadly Storm Pounds Valparaiso, Cuts Power to 400,000 Homes

A powerful storm system battered central Chile, killing four people and prompting Valparaíso to declare a red alert as rainfall exceeded 140 millimeters in under two days and winds reached up to 160 kilometers per hour. The storm, described by Chile's meteorological service as one of the most intense in recent years, affected 10 of the country's 16 regions, cutting power to more than 400,000 homes and forcing evacuations of entire neighborhoods near rivers such as the Marga Marga and Quilpué amid fears of flooding.

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US: 200 Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Midtown Skyscraper Restaurant in NYC 2

A fire broke out at a restaurant on East 54th Street in midtown Manhattan on Friday and spread to the 43-story high-rise at 520 Madison Avenue. More than 200 people were evacuated and five civilians suffered minor injuries. The cause of the blaze remained under investigation.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Thick Haze From Canada Wildfires Blankets Washington, D.C.

A thick haze from Canadian wildfires spread across a wide swath of the United States on Friday, July 17, causing air quality to plummet, with dangerous conditions expected to persist. The smoke settled over Washington, DC, which had mostly avoided hazardous air until that point.

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Canada: Eastern Shore Wildfire Remains Out of Control in Nova Scotia

A wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore grew significantly and remained out of control as of Friday, July 17. A mandatory evacuation order issued Thursday evening affected residents near Mooseland Road, and the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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Japan: Level 5 Alert Issued as Torrential Rains Trigger Flooding, Landslide in Kanto Region

Torrential rain pounded a wide swath of the Kanto region in eastern Japan on Friday, July 17, bringing record-breaking downpours to Gunma and southern Tochigi prefectures as well as heavy rain in Tokyo, Yokohama and Kawasaki. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level "emergency safety" evacuation order for some areas. A landslide in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, collapsed a building and left three people unaccounted for.

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World AI Conference in Shanghai

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows an AI-installed made-in-China smartphone, displayed on the opening day of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Over 1,100 companies are exhibiting about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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World AI Conference in Shanghai

The World AI Conference opens in Shanghai on July 17, 2026, with over 1,100 companies displaying about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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France: Violent Storm Strikes Loire, Bringing Tornado and Giant Hail

A violent storm hit the Loire on Thursday evening, July 16. A mini tornado, hailstones up to 5 cm, and strong winds caused significant damage.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows the Model A electric vehicle developed by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and possibly targeting the Japanese market, displayed on the final day of the three-day Taiwan Expo in Tokyo. Over 150 Taiwanese companies took part in the Taiwanese government-sponsored exhibition showcasing Taiwan's cutting-edge technologies.

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Frozen food maker Nichirei resumes operations

A truck carrying frozen food products leaves a logistics center for the Nichirei Corp. group in Funabashi in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, on July 17, 2026. The company partially resumed operations at refrigerated warehouses the same day after supply chains were disrupted due to a cyberattack.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a House of Councillors budget committee session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a House of Councillors budget committee session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a House of Councillors budget committee session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A decorated float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A decorated float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A decorated float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 17, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of decorated floats takes place down a street in Kyoto, western Japan, during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade on July 17, 2026.