Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy is pictured after losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates after beating Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan is pictured before playing against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan (R) shakes hands with Donna Vekic of Croatia after beating her in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

Japanese lawmakers studying UFO cases

Japanese lawmakers studying UFO cases

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (far L) meets in Tokyo on May 28, 2026, with members of a parliamentarians' group created to study reported cases of unidentified flying objects.

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends a joint press event with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a joint press event with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following a joint press announcement at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (far L) attend a signing ceremony at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attend a press event following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on May 28, 2026.

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) greets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) poses for a photo with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands before their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands before their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) arrives at Japan's parliament in Tokyo on May 28, 2026, to make a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) claps after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

A passenger ferry is docked at Keelung on May 28, 2026, ahead of the inauguration later in the day of its regular service between the northern Taiwanese city and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

China: Woman Captures Rare Split-Sky Scene of Rain Below Clouds and Clear Sky Above

A woman in Fuzhou, Fujian, filmed a striking weather scene from her 14th-floor apartment on May 23, 2026, showing rain falling beneath a thick layer of clouds while the sky above remained clear and calm. The elevated viewpoint created a dramatic visual contrast, with the cloud layer appearing to divide the city into two entirely different weather conditions.

US: At Least 20 Injured After Two CTA Buses Crash in East Garfield Park, Chicago

A sedan ran a red light and struck a CTA bus in East Garfield Park, Chicago on Wednesday evening, May 27, causing it to collide with a second bus. At least 20 people were injured, with the bus driver left in critical condition.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning a point against Valentin Royer of France in their men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Shinya Yamanaka, director emeritus and professor at Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application and the co-winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Shinya Yamanaka, director emeritus and professor at Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application and the co-winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

Japan: Clever Crows Use Passing Truck to Crack Open Walnut on Road

A crow in Japan dropped a walnut onto a road on May 22, waited for a passing truck to crush it, then flew down with another crow to eat the cracked shell — a striking display of problem-solving behavior.

China: One Monkey Falls Into River as Group Attempts Rope Crossing in Sichuan

A group of monkeys in Sichuan were filmed on May 25, 2026 using ropes tied near trees to cross a river, gripping a thick rope with their hands while stepping on a thinner one below. One monkey fell into the water mid-crossing before quickly pulling itself to the bank.

China: Parent Redstart Uses Food to Coax Chick Into Its First Flight in Zhejiang

An adult redstart in Zhejiang was filmed on April 15 coaxing its chick to fly for the first time by holding food just out of reach and slowly retreating along the rocks, until the young bird gained enough confidence to flutter across.

JR East to start self-driving bus service

JR East to start self-driving bus service

A bus driver takes his hands off the wheel during a media demonstration of self-driving operations in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 28, 2026, ahead of commercial services starting the following day. JR East will operate self-driving buses every Friday and Saturday through July 4 on a 15.5-kilometer route in the northeastern Japan city.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Chicago Fed chief interview

Chicago Fed chief interview

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee gives an interview in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.