US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. Jones apologized for his "verbal abuse" of local match officials during an April tour of Australia, while announcing the Brave Blossoms' training squad for test matches against Italy, Ireland and others.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on July 10, 2019, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their Wimbledon quarterfinal in London. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on April 10, 2026, shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo.

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on April 10, 2026, shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo.

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on April 10, 2026, shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo.

Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on April 10, 2026, shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo.

Hungarian election

Hungarian election

Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's center-right opposition Tisza party, delivers a speech in Aszod, Hungary, on April 10, 2026, ahead of the country's parliamentary election two days later.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Sam Burns of the United States hits off the 11th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan walks on the green on the 13th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie on the 14th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan meets the press after playing in the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan meets the press after playing in the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 12th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 12th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 18th tee during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland touches a spectator's hand as he walks to take the 18th tee shot during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy (R) of Northern Ireland touches a spectator's hand as he walks to take the 18th tee shot during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Baseball: Pirates vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 10, 2026.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a miniature replica of a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, that was unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The replica was a stadium giveaway at the Seatle Mariners' game against the Houston Astros the same day.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a miniature replica of a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, that was unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The replica was a stadium giveaway at the Seatle Mariners' game against the Houston Astros the same day.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a miniature replica of a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, that was unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The replica was a stadium giveaway at the Seatle Mariners' game against the Houston Astros the same day.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

The Seattle Mariners unveil a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the unveiling ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue was restored after snapping as the tarp was pulled away during the unveiling ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki (front, R), the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, smiles in front of his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026, alongside fellow Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. (L) and Edgar Martinez. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the unveiling ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, meets the press after attending an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, meets the press after attending an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, meets the press after attending an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, attends an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, attends an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, attends an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.

PM Takaichi meets British rock band group Deep Purple

PM Takaichi meets British rock band group Deep Purple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L), an avid fan of the British rock band Deep Purple, hands made-in-Japan drum sticks to Ian Paice (2nd from L), drummer of the group at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.