UK: Pokémon Fans Line Up for 30th Anniversary Collection

Pokémon fans across the UK queued for hours outside shops on Wednesday, September 16, for the franchise's 30th anniversary collection, with several items selling out within minutes.

Australia: Pokémon Fans Line Up for 30th Anniversary Collection

Pokémon fans across Australia lined up overnight for the franchise's 30th anniversary collection, with several items selling out within minutes.

France: Pokémon Fans Line Up for Hours Nationwide Over 30th Anniversary Box

Hundreds of fans lined up for hours across France on Wednesday, September 16, as the Pokémon 30th-anniversary Elite Trainer Box sets went on sale. Some campers arrived the night before to secure a box, with long lines forming outside stores nationwide.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox watches his two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run homer, his 30th of the season, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is greeted by Andy Pages after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 30th of the season, in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 18, 2026.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 4

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 3

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 2

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., still had not begun as of 10:30 p.m., and the NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

"Detective Conan" 30th anniversary coins

"Detective Conan" 30th anniversary coins

Photo taken in Osaka on June 2, 2026, shows a silver medal (C) and proof coins on sale by the Japan Mint in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the debut of the popular TV anime series "Detective Conan."

"Detective Conan" 30th anniversary coins

"Detective Conan" 30th anniversary coins

Photo taken in Osaka on June 2, 2026, shows a silver medal (C) and proof coins on sale by the Japan Mint in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the debut of the popular TV anime series "Detective Conan."

Maduro Arrival in Manhattan

Maduro Arrival in Manhattan

Police activity at the West 30th Street Heliport Manhattan, New York, USA, prior to the arrival of former President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Maduro and his wife are to be arraigned in New York, New York as part of a Narco-Terrorism indictment brought by the United States Government. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maduro Arrival in Manhattan

Maduro Arrival in Manhattan

Police activity at the West 30th Street Heliport Manhattan, New York, USA, prior to the arrival of former President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Maduro and his wife are to be arraigned in New York, New York as part of a Narco-Terrorism indictment brought by the United States Government. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Maduro Arrival in Manhattan

Maduro Arrival in Manhattan

Police activity at the West 30th Street Heliport Manhattan, New York, USA, prior to the arrival of former President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Maduro and his wife are to be arraigned in New York, New York as part of a Narco-Terrorism indictment brought by the United States Government. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Madrid Police Headquarters Presents New Years Eve Security Plan - Madrid

Madrid Police Headquarters Presents New Years Eve Security Plan - Madrid

The City Council of Madrid announces the security and emergency device designed by the City Council for the celebration of the preúvas of the 30th, as well as the New Year's Eve of Wednesday 31st, in Puerta del Sol, on December 30, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The device has a large number of Municipal Police officers, as well as SAMUR-Protección Civil personnel, with the aim of ensuring the safety of both celebrations. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM