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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Police officers stand guard near the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026, ahead of a hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Police officers patrol near the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026, ahead of a hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

A vehicle carrying Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

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Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

A vehicle carrying Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, speaks during an online press conference organized by the Japan National Press Club on Aug. 26, 2026. Akane said she will resist U.S. sanctions against her and defend the Hague-based judicial body amid mounting pressure from Washington.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 3

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for nearly 90,000 residents as of Sunday, August 23. The fire has pushed toward the center of Reno, with its "GO NOW" evacuation zone reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders were injured, and Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as officials investigate the human-caused blaze.

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Volleyball: Nations League

Japan players leave the court after losing to the United States in the men's Volleyball Nations League semifinals in Ningbo, China, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane (R) speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jannik Sinner of Italy lies on the court after beating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 12, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic lies on the court after beating compatriot Karolina Muchova in the women's singles final at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 11, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic (front, L) of Serbia leaves the court after losing to Jannik Sinner (far R) of Italy in the men's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic of Serbia leaves the court after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Arthur Fery of Britain leaves the court after losing to Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Arthur Fery of Britain leaves the court after losing to Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 10, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine acknowledges the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan leaves the court after losing to Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan leaves the court after losing to Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan leaves the court after losing to Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan leaves the court after losing to Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan enters the court before playing against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines waves to crowd as she leaves the court following a victory over Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 4, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek (L) of Poland leaves the court after losing to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 4, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki (R) of Japan leaves the court after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan enters the court before playing against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan enters the court before playing against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka leaves the court after losing to Naomi Osaka of Japan in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan leaves the court after beating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka (back) of Japan enters the court ahead of her women's singles third-round match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka (back) of Japan enters the court ahead of her women's singles third-round match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan lies on the court after defeating Ethan Quinn of the United States in the men's singles second round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives at the court ahead of her women's second-round match against Russian Anastasia Gasanova at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 1, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives at the court ahead of her women's singles first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot of France at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives at the court ahead of her women's singles first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot of France at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

OTSU, Japan, June 10 Kyodo - Women wearing traditional Japanese court dresses attend an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock. (Kyodo)