Multivehicle accident inside expressway tunnel in central Japan

KAMEYAMA, Japan, March 20 Kyodo - A burned passenger car is taken out from a tunnel of the Shin-Meishin Expressway in Kameyama in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on March 20, 2026, after an accident involving four vehicles -- a truck, trailer and two passenger cars -- occurred inside the tunnel in the early hours of March 20, leaving five people in the passenger cars killed. (Kyodo)

31st anniversary of sarin gas attack on Tokyo subway

TOKYO, Japan, March 20 Kyodo - Tokyo Metro employees observe a moment of silence at Kasumigaseki Station in Tokyo at 8:10 a.m. on March 20, 2026, the time the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system took place exactly 31 years earlier, leaving 14 dead and over 6,000 injured. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

Gasoline shortage in Myanmar

Gasoline shortage in Myanmar

Motorcyclists queue at a gas station in Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 20, 2026, amid a gasoline shortage triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei plays catch ahead of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Otani plays catch ahead of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a judiciary-related building (L) and police station (R) in Tehran partially destroyed in U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a judiciary-related building (L) and police station (R) in Tehran partially destroyed in U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Glendale, Arizona, on March 20, 2026.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A mural of the sailors killed in the sinking of an Iranian warship by the U.S. military is seen in Tehran on March 20, 2026.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A mural of the sailors killed in the sinking of an Iranian warship by the U.S. military is seen in Tehran on March 20, 2026.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A bazaar in Tehran is quiet on March 20, 2026, amid U.S. and Israeli attacks.

China: Fearless Hamsters Turn Young Crocodile’s Mouth Into Playground

This is the bizarre moment that a pair of hamsters were seen playing inside a young crocodile’s mouth, forming an unlikely cross-species bond in China. On February 20, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured two small hamsters fearlessly climbing in and out of a young crocodile’s open jaws.  Rather than showing aggression, the reptile appeared calm and tolerant, allowing the tiny rodents to explore its mouth as if it were a playground.  The hamsters moved freely, pausing occasionally before darting around again, while the crocodile remained still, seemingly treating them as companions rather than prey.  The unusual interaction created a striking contrast between predator instincts and gentle behavior. The video ended with the hamsters still playfully lingering around the crocodile’s mouth as the reptile stayed relaxed and motionless.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows shattered windows at a government building in Tehran after U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows shattered windows at a government building in Tehran after U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows shattered windows at a bakery in Tehran after U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a police station in Tehran partially destroyed in U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a judiciary-related building (L) and police station (R) in Tehran partially destroyed in U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A bazaar in Tehran is crowded on March 20, 2026, despite continuing U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a government building destroyed in U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a government building destroyed in U.S. and Israeli attacks on Tehran.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A bazaar in Tehran is quiet on March 20, 2026, amid U.S. and Israeli attacks.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A bazaar in Tehran is quiet on March 20, 2026, amid U.S. and Israeli attacks.

BTS comeback concert in Seoul

BTS comeback concert in Seoul

A drone show is held in Seoul on March 20, 2026, ahead of K-pop band BTS' first full-group concert the next day since all members completed their mandatory military service.

BTS comeback concert in Seoul

BTS comeback concert in Seoul

A drone show is held in Seoul on March 20, 2026, ahead of K-pop band BTS' first full-group concert the next day since all members completed their mandatory military service.

Kuwait: Air Raid Sirens Blare During Eid al-Fitr Prayers as Iran Targets US Assets

Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait City on Friday, March 20, as Iran targeted US assets with missiles and drones. Footage showed the alerts going off during the call to Eid al-Fitr prayers at a mosque.

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son addresses a groundbreaking ceremony for a gas-fired power plant in Piketon, Ohio, on March 20, 2026.

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son speaks to reporters in Piketon, Ohio, on March 20, 2026, as he attends a groundbreaking ceremony for a gas-fired power plant.

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son (C) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (R) attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a gas-fired power plant in Piketon, Ohio, on March 20, 2026.

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son (C) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (R) attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a gas-fired power plant in Piketon, Ohio, on March 20, 2026.

US: Thousands Evacuated in Oahu as Another Kona Low Triggers Catastrophic Flooding 2

Thousands of residents near a dam in the northern part of Oahu were ordered to evacuate on Friday, March 20, as another Kona Low storm triggered catastrophic flooding in the area, with officials warning that the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam was at risk of imminent failure.

US: Thousands Evacuated in Oahu as Another Kona Low Triggers Catastrophic Flooding 3

Thousands of residents near a dam in the northern part of Oahu were ordered to evacuate on Friday, March 20, as another Kona Low storm triggered catastrophic flooding in the area, with officials warning that the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam was at risk of imminent failure.