World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY. GOVERNORS ISLAND'S WIEW OF WORLD TRADE CENTER IN LOWER MANHATTAN (FINANCIAL DISTRICT) WITH STATEN ISLAND FERRY BOAT Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Hundreds Of Jet Skiers Descend On Manhattan Waterways During NYC Jetski Invasion

Hundreds of jet skiers from the US Northeast descended on New York City waterways to participate in this year's NYC Jetski Invasion on June 29. Teams of jet skiers gathered at the East River and toured around Manhattan, a mesmerizing sight for onlookers as the jet skis sped across the waters.

US: Bolts Of Lightning Illuminate Manhattan Sky Amid Severe Thunderstorms

A stunning lightning show illuminated the skies over Manhattan in New York City on Wednesday, June 26. Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, downing trees and causing damage.

Hiroshima, Ehime governors attend regional promotional event

Hiroshima, Ehime governors attend regional promotional event

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima Gov. Hidehiko Yuzaki (front L) and Ehime Gov. Tokihiro Nakamura (front R) pose for photos at a commemorative event for the "Setouchi Shimanowa 2014" exposition held on Miyajima island in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, on March 21, 2014. The exposition, aimed at promoting the Seto Inland Sea area between the two prefectures in western Japan, involves various events scheduled to run through Oct. 26.

Kyushu governors solicit tourists in Seoul

Kyushu governors solicit tourists in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Prefectural governors from Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu solicit tourists in Seoul on May 18, 2011. The number of tourists from South Korea to Japan has dropped since the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant.

Cuba says U.S. tries to exclude it from Summit of the Americas

STORY: Cuba says U.S. tries to exclude it from Summit of the Americas DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Havana CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): BRUNO RODRIGUEZ, Cuban Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The Cuban government on Monday said the United States is attempting to exclude the island nation from the 9th annual Summit of the Americas, which will be held in Los Angeles, California from June 8 to 10. "I denounce that the United States government has decided to exclude Cuba from participating at the 9th Summit of the Americas," Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated in an official declaration. The official revealed that Washington exercises "extreme pressures" on the governments of the region that oppose Cuba's exclusion. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): BRUNO RODRIGUEZ, Cuban Foreign Minister "The government of the United States is fooling the public and the governors of the hemisphere by saying that they have not decided yet which countries to inv

Okinawa poised to tussle with gov't on base relocation

Okinawa poised to tussle with gov't on base relocation

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga attends a meeting of governors in the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan on Oct. 27, 2015, in Miyazaki city. Onaga is in the center of a tussle with the central government over his attempt to prevent the state from moving ahead with the building of a U.S. military replacement facility in the southern island prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Miyagi, Mie agree to work to publicize disaster recovery at summit

Miyagi, Mie agree to work to publicize disaster recovery at summit

Miyagi Gov. Yoshihiro Murai (L) and Mie Gov. Eikei Suzuki (C) visit Kashiko Island, where the G7 Ise-Shima Summit will be held in 2016, in Shima, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 20, 2015. The two governors agreed to work together in asking the central government to set up an exhibition at the international press center in Ise to show the updated situation of reconstruction in areas devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Kyushu governors solicit tourists in Seoul

Kyushu governors solicit tourists in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Prefectural governors from Japan's southwestern main island of Kyushu solicit tourists in Seoul on May 18, 2011. The number of tourists from South Korea to Japan has dropped since the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and subsequent crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. (Kyodo)

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

People perform Awa Odori, a Japanese Buddhist custom "Bon" midsummer dance in Japan's Tokushima Prefecture, during a two-day festival on Governors Island in New York near the Statue of Liberty on Aug. 30, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

People perform Nishimonai Bon Odori, a Japanese Buddhist custom "Bon" midsummer dance in Japan's Akita Prefecture, during a two-day festival on Governors Island in New York near the Statue of Liberty on Aug. 30, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

People perform Nishimonai Bon Odori, a Japanese Buddhist custom "Bon" midsummer dance in Japan's Akita Prefecture, during a two-day festival on Governors Island in New York near the Statue of Liberty on Aug. 30, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

"Bon" dance festival near Statue of Liberty

People perform Gujo Odori, a Japanese Buddhist custom "Bon" midsummer dance in Japan's Gifu Prefecture, during a two-day festival on Governors Island in New York near the Statue of Liberty on Aug. 30, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo