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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan captain Wataru Endo leaves a practice venue near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 10, 2026. The Japan Football Association said the following day he had withdrawn from the country's World Cup squad due to a foot injury.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Yoshinofuji juggles a ball during a visit to Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain football club's home stadium in Paris, on June 11, 2026. He will participate in a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Yoshinofuji juggles a ball during a visit to Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain football club's home stadium in Paris, on June 11, 2026. He will participate in a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Hakunofuji kicks a ball during a visit to Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain football club's home stadium in Paris, on June 11, 2026. He will participate in a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in November 2015 shows Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels. He died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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China: Street Vendor Battles Strong Winds as Stall Tables Go Flying in Shandong

On June 3, 2026, in Liaocheng, Shandong, a street vendor was filmed fighting to secure his stall as powerful winds swept through. As he tried to hold one table in place, it nearly blew away. Moments later, two more tables were sent flying, leaving the vendor and companions scrambling to recover them. The vendor eventually managed to grab the tables and carry them into his shop.

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China: Tame Eel Responds to Owner’s Tank Tap in Guangxi

On May 20, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed an owner feeding an orange eel kept in a decorated water tank filled with plants and moss. When he tapped the tank, the eel surfaced, licked his finger, then took the shrimp from his hand before sinking back to the bottom to eat.

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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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GSDF conducts artillery drill in Shizuoka Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi waves as he observes an annual live-fire artillery drill at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's East Fuji Maneuver Area in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with third base coach Dino Ebel as he rounds the bases on his two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer in his second at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 6, 2026.

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Spain: Pope Leo XIV Reveals Real Madrid Allegiance on Flight to Madrid

Pope Leo the Fourteenth declared himself a Real Madrid fan during his flight from Rome's Fiumicino Airport to Madrid on Saturday, June 6. Shortly before landing, he joked to journalists that while the Pope belongs to all teams, his personal allegiance as Robert Prevost lies with Real Madrid.

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China: Cyclist Thrown to Ground as Bicycle Front Wheel Detaches in Hubei

On April 7, 2026, in Hubei, central China, a video captured a young man riding a bicycle in a plaza outside a shopping mall. As he rode in circles, the front wheel suddenly detached and rolled away, sending him crashing heavily to the ground. The loose wheel struck a nearby pedestrian, and the cyclist appeared to be in significant pain.

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UK: Hundreds March Through Southampton Streets Demanding Justice for Henry Nowak 3

Protesters took to the streets of Southampton on Tuesday, June 2, angry over the police decision to arrest and handcuff 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay dying from a stab wound. The march, joined by far-right figures including Tommy Robinson, turned violent as bricks were hurled at officers, leaving 11 police injured and two people arrested.

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UK: Hundreds March Through Southampton Streets Demanding Justice for Henry Nowak 2

Protesters took to the streets of Southampton on Tuesday, June 2, angry over the police decision to arrest and handcuff 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay dying from a stab wound. The march, joined by far-right figures including Tommy Robinson, turned violent as bricks were hurled at officers, leaving 11 police injured and two people arrested.

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UK: Hundreds March Through Southampton Streets Demanding Justice for Henry Nowak

Protesters took to the streets of Southampton on Tuesday, June 2, angry over the police decision to arrest and handcuff 18-year-old Henry Nowak as he lay dying from a stab wound. The march, joined by far-right figures including Tommy Robinson, turned violent as bricks were hurled at officers, leaving 11 police injured and two people arrested.

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Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing to Joao Fonseca of Brazil in the men's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano exchanges a fist bump with catcher Hunter Goodman as he leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano exchanges a fist bump with catcher Hunter Goodman as he leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) high-fives first base coach Chris Woodward as he rounds the bases after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - Shinnosuke Abe meets the media in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released in the small hours of May 26. (Kyodo)

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China: Terrifying Tire Blowout Caught on Camera at Guangdong Repair Shop

On May 15, 2026, in Meizhou, Guangdong, a video captured a tense scene inside a tire repair shop as a repaired tire was being inflated. The shop owner appeared to notice something unusual after hearing an abnormal sound from the tire. Just seconds before the danger unfolded, he turned around and walked away from the area. Moments later, the tire suddenly burst with a loud explosion and was blown upward by the force of the blast. The powerful impact sent the tire flying, creating a frightening scene inside the shop.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani challenges the first base umpire's out call after he was judged to have grounded into a double play with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The decision was overturned.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani challenges the first base umpire's out call after he was judged to have grounded into a double play with no out and bases loaded in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The decision was overturned.

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Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager

Shinnosuke Abe meets the media in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released in the small hours of May 26.

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Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager

Shinnosuke Abe cries during a press briefing in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released in the small hours of May 26.

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Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager

Shinnosuke Abe meets the media in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released in the small hours of May 26.

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Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager

Shinnosuke Abe meets the media in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released in the small hours of May 26.

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Baseball: Abe resigns as Giants manager

Shinnosuke Abe meets the media in Tokyo on May 26, 2026, as he resigns as manager of the Yomiuri Giants following his arrest the previous day on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released in the small hours of May 26.

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Baseball: Giants manager Abe

File photo taken in April, 2026, shows Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe. The manager of the Japanese pro baseball team was arrested on the night of May 25, 2026, on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released early the next day.

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Baseball: Giants manager Abe

File photo taken on May 22, 2026, shows Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital. The manager of the Japanese pro baseball team was arrested on the night of May 25, 2026, on suspicion of assaulting his daughter. He was released early the next day.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on May 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on May 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Twins vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts as he returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field in Chicago on May 25, 2026.

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US: Gunman Shot Dead by Secret Service at White House Security Checkpoint

A man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after he opened fire at a White House security checkpoint on Saturday, May 23. A bystander was also wounded, and the White House was briefly placed under lockdown.

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China: Delivery Rider Surfs Through Flooded Streets Bouncing on Scooter in Zhengzhou

This impressive video was filmed in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on May 16, 2026. After a heavy downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, streets were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, bringing traffic to a standstill. One fearless delivery rider refused to let the flood stop him. Standing with both feet on the scooter seat, he grips the brakes and throttle tightly. The scooter glides like a tiny motorboat through the water, while he bounces forward like a frog, bravely delivering packages in the flooded streets.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles as he returns to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles as he returns to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of his solo home run as he starts to round the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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