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World AI Conference in Shanghai

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows an AI-installed made-in-China smartphone, displayed on the opening day of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Over 1,100 companies are exhibiting about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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World AI Conference in Shanghai

The World AI Conference opens in Shanghai on July 17, 2026, with over 1,100 companies displaying about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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France: Violent Storm Strikes Loire, Bringing Tornado and Giant Hail

A violent storm hit the Loire on Thursday evening, July 16. A mini tornado, hailstones up to 5 cm, and strong winds caused significant damage.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 4

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region. This drone video shows Canadian wildfire smoke over the sky of Northeast Ohio.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows the Model A electric vehicle developed by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and possibly targeting the Japanese market, displayed on the final day of the three-day Taiwan Expo in Tokyo. Over 150 Taiwanese companies took part in the Taiwanese government-sponsored exhibition showcasing Taiwan's cutting-edge technologies.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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China: Loyal Dog Runs Home to Alert Family After Owner Hit by Vehicle

On July 11, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong province, a six-month-old dog raced home after witnessing its owner struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The dog found the woman's husband and led him back to the scene, prompting him to discover his wife had been injured in the accident.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 9

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution. This video shows the sun turned red amid the haze from Canadian wildfire smoke on July 16.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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US: Two Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Texas Hill Country 2

At least two people were dead in catastrophic flash flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country, as torrential rain sent creeks and rivers rapidly rising. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties and said more than 230 people were rescued.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Participants, including Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front, 2nd from R), Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (front, C) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba (front, 2nd from L), pose for a photo during an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front R) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba shake hands at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

(From L) Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang, Fujitsu Ltd. President Takahito Tokita, Fanuc Corp. President Kenji Yamaguchi, Yaskawa Electric Corp. Vice Chairman Masahiro Ogawa and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. President Yasuhiko Hashimoto pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang attends an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows Jensen Huang (NVIDIA Founder and CEO).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right, Jensen Huang (NVIDIA Founder and CEO) and Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. event celebrating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows, from right to left, Akira Sugimoto (Executive), Kento Ichino (Chief Vehicle Engineer), and Satoshi Nakamura (Chief Product Specialist).=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

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LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan's physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows, from left, Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages Between Didim and Bozbük Amid Strong Winds

A wildfire broke out in the makilik and forest area between the Didim district of Aydın and the Bozbük area of Muğla on Tuesday, July 14, and spread quickly as strong winds fanned the flames. Hotels and villas near the fire zone were evacuated as a precaution. The fire was largely brought under control, though cooling and mop-up operations continued in the region due to persistent winds.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 8

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.