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Japan's food culture promoted in Beijing

Japan's food culture promoted in Beijing

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing hosts an event to promote Japanese dietary culture on July 2, 2026, with about 100 Chinese tasting sushi and other Japanese food.

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Japan's food culture promoted in Beijing

Japan's food culture promoted in Beijing

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing hosts an event to promote Japanese dietary culture on July 2, 2026, with about 100 Chinese tasting sushi and other Japanese food.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose during an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses an economic forum, also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses an economic forum, also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi attends economic forum in New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) addresses an economic forum, also attended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L), in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

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China: Truck Tire Explodes at Repair Shop, Workers Unhurt

On June 27, 2026, in Liuzhou, Guangxi, a truck tire suddenly burst while being inflated at an auto repair shop, sending two workers stepping back just in time after hearing a warning sound. No one was injured, and the tire was later replaced.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Mets vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Mets vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits an RBI single in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 1, 2026.

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China: E-Bike Rider Loses Control, Crashes Into Supermarket Counter

On June 27, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, surveillance video captured an electric bike rider losing control and crashing straight into a convenience store, slamming into the cashier counter. The store owner scrambled away just in time to avoid the impact, while a nearby pet dog was startled by the sudden collision.

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Romania: Deadly Storm Floods Bucharest After Intense Heatwave 3

A powerful storm tore through Bucharest and 20 counties across Romania overnight into Wednesday, July 1, killing one person when a tree fell on their vehicle and damaging dozens of homes, streets and vehicles following an intense heatwave.

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Romania: Deadly Storm Floods Bucharest After Intense Heatwave 2

A powerful storm tore through Bucharest and 20 counties across Romania overnight into Wednesday, July 1, killing one person when a tree fell on their vehicle and damaging dozens of homes, streets and vehicles following an intense heatwave.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Romania: Deadly Storm Floods Bucharest After Intense Heatwave

A powerful storm tore through Bucharest and 20 counties across Romania overnight into Wednesday, July 1, killing one person when a tree fell on their vehicle and damaging dozens of homes, streets and vehicles following an intense heatwave.

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Denmark: Water Leak Floods Copenhagen Airport Departures Terminal

A water leak caused flooding in the departures terminal at Copenhagen Airport on Wednesday morning, July 1, with water pouring from the ceiling and covering the floor. According to reports, the leak was stopped and largely under control by midday, with the floor now dry. The airport said the incident posed an operational challenge but that no flights or passengers were affected. The cause of the leak remains under investigation.

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Croatia: Lightning Strike Ignites Fire Near Homes on Čiovo Island

An open-air fire broke out in the Žedno area on the Croatian island of Čiovo on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after a lightning strike, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts as the flames spread close to nearby houses. The fire was brought under control and the fire site was cleaned up overnight.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks during an interview after his team defeated the Athletics to hand him his 1,000th career win as a manager at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Spain: Flash Floods Turn Streets Into Rivers Across La Rioja Region

Severe storms triggered flash flooding across Spain's La Rioja region on Sunday, turning streets into rivers and prompting authorities to activate emergency protocols as torrential rain overwhelmed drainage systems. The town of Haro was hit particularly hard, recording nearly 55 liters of rain per square meter in under an hour, flooding garages and businesses and submerging vehicles.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura, Zion Suzuki and Shogo Taniguchi (from L) are pictured after conceding an equalizer in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) speaks during an event at the presidential office in Seoul on June 29, 2026.

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South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during an event at the presidential office in Seoul on June 29, 2026.

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US: Curti Sliwa Surprises Crowd at NYC Pride March 2

Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa joined the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 28, riding an iHeartRadio float and greeting the crowd in a surprise appearance.

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US: Overnight Storm Pounds Evergreen and Kittredge, Colorado

An overnight storm dropped 6 inches of rain in two hours on Thursday, June 25, flooding Evergreen and Kittredge, Colorado, triggering rockslides and causing major damage to homes, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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China: Cat Wearing Red Plastic Bag Leaps Around Room Like a Superhero

A cat in Sichuan, China, turned into an accidental superhero after getting tangled in a red plastic bag, racing up curtains, across an air conditioner, and onto a sofa before safely landing on the floor.

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Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

TOKYO, Japan, June 24 Kyodo - Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter Princess Kako visit an exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities in Tokyo on June 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Curti Sliwa Surprises Crowd at NYC Pride March

Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa joined the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 28, riding an iHeartRadio float and greeting the crowd in a surprise appearance.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an EBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting an EBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball as he hits an EBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations 2

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Fans Duck in Stands as Gunshots Near Energizer Park Cancel St. Louis Soccer Match

A soccer match between City SC 2 and Austin FC II in St. Louis was canceled on Sunday, June 28, after gunshots were reported near Energizer Park. Police said officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex approximately three blocks from the stadium, with the incident reported at around 6:30 p.m. One person was taken into custody and a gun was seized, according to reports. The video footage shows fans at the stands ducking down after the gunshots a few minutes after the hydration break.

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Infectious disease center in Bhutan

Infectious disease center in Bhutan

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay (L) presents a commemorative gift to Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka at an inauguration ceremony for the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases in Gidakom, Bhutan, on June 28, 2026. The center was built with Japan's foreign aid to assist in Bhutan's efforts to strengthen response to infectious diseases and enhance national health security.

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Infectious disease center in Bhutan

Infectious disease center in Bhutan

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka delivers a speech at an inauguration ceremony for the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases in Gidakom, Bhutan, on June 28, 2026. The center was built with Japan's foreign aid to assist in Bhutan's efforts to strengthen response to infectious diseases and enhance national health security.

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki arrives at an accommodation facility in Houston on June 27, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Round of 32 football match against Brazil on June 29.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki arrives at an accommodation facility in Houston on June 27, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Round of 32 football match against Brazil on June 29.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo arrives at an accommodation facility in Houston on June 27, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Round of 32 football match against Brazil on June 29.

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