China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Audi's A1 Samurai Blue unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

Audi's A1 Samurai Blue unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

TOKYO, Japan - Audi AG's A1 Samurai Blue passenger car is unveiled on Nov. 30, 2011, at the Tokyo Motor Show held at Tokyo Big Sight. The car is painted blue and white -- the colors of the Japanese national soccer team uniform for men and women -- accentuated by the red of the Japanese flag. The German automaker became a sponsor of the Japan Football Association in May 2011.

Audi's A1 Samurai Blue unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

Audi's A1 Samurai Blue unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

TOKYO, Japan - Audi AG's A1 Samurai Blue passenger car is unveiled on Nov. 30, 2011, at the Tokyo Motor Show held at Tokyo Big Sight. The car is painted blue and white -- the colors of the Japanese national soccer team uniform for men and women -- accentuated by the red of the Japanese flag. The German automaker became a sponsor of the Japan Football Association in May 2011. (Kyodo)