Baseball: Dragons vs. Giants

Baseball: Dragons vs. Giants

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches in a Central League baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2026. Tanaka earned his fourth win of the season after giving up one run in seven innings.

India: Injured Wild Elephant Roams Near Tea Gardens in Assam

An injured wild elephant was seen roaming the Bokial and Bogidhola tea garden areas near Numaligarh, Assam. Several other elephants were also spotted along nearby roads. Local residents and wildlife enthusiasts urged forest officials to check the animal's condition and provide medical care.

India: Monkey Receives Massage at Barber Shop in Ramgarh

A monkey climbed into a barber's chair in Ramgarh, India, and received a massage from the barber, drawing a curious crowd that gathered to watch and film the encounter.

Poland: 12th European Tram Drivers’ Championship in Warsaw

The 12th European Tram Drivers' Championship was held on Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw, Poland, on September 19. Competitors tackled tasks including precision stops and tram bowling; a two-person Prague team won.

Iran: Unidentified Object Hovers Over Tehran Night Sky

An unidentified object with multicoloured lights was seen hovering over Tehran, Iran, on September 20, reportedly near the Azadegan Expressway. Its size, altitude, distance and speed remain unconfirmed, and Iranian authorities have not identified it.

US: Fall Foliage Appears in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains Near Heber

Fall foliage appeared in the Wasatch mountains near Heber, Utah, according to video filmed on Saturday, September 19.

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 3

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Baseball: Tigers vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 19, 2026.

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 2

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki poses after hitting an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Baseball: Cubs vs. Reds

Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2026.

US: Storms Force Evacuation at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival

On Saturday, September 19, the second day of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta was evacuated and paused due to severe thunderstorms bringing lightning and hail, leading organizers to cancel several artists' performances. The bad weather also caused a ground stop for departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

India: Fire Engulfs Clothing Store in Kanpur

A fire broke out at a Max clothing store in Keshavpuram, Kanpur. Visuals show thick smoke filling the store as staff and customers evacuate. Firefighters arrived with several fire trucks and worked to contain the blaze. The cause and extent of damage remain under investigation.

Bangladesh: Passenger Bus Plunges Into Pond, One Person Dies

A passenger bus travelling from Pirojpur to Barishal lost control and plunged into a pond at Gazaria village. Visuals show the overturned bus and passengers being rescued. Abdul Malek, 55, was critically injured and later declared dead at hospital.

Argentina: Storms Bring Giant Hail to Córdoba

Heavy hail battered northwestern Córdoba, Argentina, on Saturday afternoon, September 19, as unstable weather brought thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusts across the province. Hailstones accumulating thickly enough to blanket streets in neighborhoods like Villa Belgrano and Argüello in white.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami holds the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani addresses the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Paris Olympics women's wrestling gold medalist Akari Fujinami holds the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games' organizing committee head, Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura, addresses the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

South Korea's delegation marches during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Japanese boy band INI appears before the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Fireworks soar above Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro (top) performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Fireworks soar above Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Children perform during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Kabuki actor Nakamura Kankuro performs during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games is held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.