Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses for a photo a day after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Japan: Tokyo Marchers Mark Land Day in Protest Against Israeli-US Aggression

Protesters gathered at two locations across Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, demonstrating against the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and calling on the Japanese government to take a stronger stance for peace. Demonstrators marched through the streets carrying placards and light sticks, chanting slogans. At a rally held in front of Shinjuku Station,1,400 people gathered to voice their opposition. A separate demonstration was held in front of the National Diet Building, drawing approximately 3,000 participants including online attendees, according to organizers.

Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi views a memorial monument for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II, during a visit to the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026. A Japan-U.S. joint ceremony for the fallen was held the same day.

UK: Tens of Thousands March in London in Stand Against Far-Right Extremism

Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on March 28, in what organizers called the largest ever anti-far-right demonstration in British history. The march was organized by the Together Alliance, a coalition of approximately 500 groups including trade unions and anti-racism campaigners, with police estimating the crowd at around 50,000.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Photo taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance.

Air Japan's final flight

Air Japan's final flight

Photo taken at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, shows a plane of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed. The brand's final flight bound for Bangkok departed the airport the same day, after carrying about 960,000 people in two years.

Chile: Pot-Banging Protests Break Out Across Santiago as Historic Fuel Price Hike Looms

Chileans took to the streets on Wednesday, March 25, banging pots in protest across Santiago's metropolitan region ahead of a historic fuel price hike that took effect the following day.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Photo taken on March 26, 2026, shows the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers' season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks later in the day.

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Photo taken on March 26, 2026, shows the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers' season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks later in the day.

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo Field" displayed at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo" signs displayed at the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo" signs displayed inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo" signs displayed inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo Field" displayed inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo Field" displayed inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows two "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Photo shows "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" displayed inside the Los Angeles Dodgers' ballpark in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. The Dodgers announced the same day a partnership with Japanese fast fashion giant Uniqlo Co. that includes display of the sign at the team's ballpark.

China: Family Rescues Cat Stranded Six Stories Up in Tree for Over a Day

This is the heartwarming moment that a Chinese family rescued a cat trapped high in a tree after it had been stranded for more than a day. On March 22, 2026, in Gongyi, Henan, the video captured a tense yet touching rescue as a small cat was found stuck at the top of a tree roughly six stories high. The cat had reportedly been trapped for an entire day and night, unable to climb down. In the footage, members of a local woman’s family worked together, using a homemade device assembled from an extendable pole to reach the frightened cat. As the pole was carefully maneuvered upward, the cat clung nervously to the branches, drawing concern from those watching below. After several careful attempts, the rescuers managed to secure the cat and guide it safely down, prompting relief and cheers. The video ended with the cat safely back on the ground, appearing unharmed as the family gathered around to check on it.

Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows the Seibu department store logo on its storefront in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the Seibu department store near Shibuya's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs a back flip during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.