Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier aims a gun during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

An armored vehicle takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

An armored vehicle takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier hides behind a motorcycle during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

US: Severe Storms Bring Massive Shelf Cloud Over Kentucky

A massive shelf cloud was captured over Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Tuesday, August 11, as severe storms moved into the region.

Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers Across Europe, Arctic Region 2

A total solar eclipse dazzled skies over parts of Europe on Wednesday, August 12, with prime viewing in Iceland, northern Spain, and northeastern Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the northern US, Canada, and much of Europe and northwestern Africa.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Miguel Rojas after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is congratulated with a seed shower after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is congratulated with a seed shower after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with third base coach Dino Ebel as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Miguel Rojas as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout ahead of his first at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) hits a two-run home run against Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch (R) in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the sky over Sado in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, as the annual summer Perseid meteor shower peaks.

Total solar eclipse in Europe

Total solar eclipse in Europe

People wearing protective glasses observe a near total solar eclipse in London on Aug. 12, 2026.

Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers Across Europe, Arctic Region

A total solar eclipse dazzled skies over parts of Europe on Wednesday, August 12, with prime viewing in Iceland, northern Spain, and northeastern Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the northern US, Canada, and much of Europe and northwestern Africa.

China: Typhoon Winds Shatter Glass Door in Shanghai

A man in Shanghai was startled on August 9, 2026, when powerful typhoon winds shattered a glass door as he stepped outside to test the storm's strength. The sudden crash sent him jumping back before he moved quickly away from the doorway. He later warned others not to go outside during typhoons.

China: White Bull Tosses Deer During Fight in Sichuan

Near Muya Grand Monastery in Garzê, Sichuan, on August 4, 2026, a white bull and a deer clashed in a grassy field. The bull charged and used its horns to lift and toss the deer, continuing an aggressive, one-sided pursuit as the deer struggled to escape.

China: Typhoon Floodwaters Form Swirling Vortex in Taizhou

Torrential rain from a typhoon flooded a paved area in Taizhou, Zhejiang, on August 9, 2026, creating a swirling vortex of water on the ground.

China: Man With Umbrella Battles Fierce Typhoon Winds in Wenzhou

A man in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, battled fierce typhoon winds on August 9, 2026, while holding an umbrella in a covered walkway. Powerful gusts inverted the umbrella as he braced himself against the storm's force.

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a press conference at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo ahead of his official trip to Paraguay. Crown Princess Kiko will accompany him during the trip from Aug. 18 to 26 marking the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to the South American country. (Pool photo)