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.

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.

Affable dolphins greet divers

Affable dolphins greet divers

TOKYO, Japan - Affable dolphins swim close to divers off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, southeast of Tokyo. The area was opened to scuba divers in April this year. (7th in 7-photo series).

Large groups of strange coral found off Hahajima Island

Large groups of strange coral found off Hahajima Island

TOKYO, Japan - Large groups of peculiarly shaped coral, believed to be Pavona decussata (''shikorosango'' in Japanese), were found by divers at a depth of 15 meters in the sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, southeast of Tokyo. (6th in 7-photo series).

Giant kingfish surprises divers

Giant kingfish surprises divers

TOKYO, Japan - A giant kingfish, or lowly travally, nearly 1 meter long, suddenly appears before divers 8 meters deep in the sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, southeast of Tokyo. (5th in 7-photo series).

Large school of snappers off Ogasawara Islands

Large school of snappers off Ogasawara Islands

TOKYO, Japan - A large school of blue-and-yellow snappers swim in the 13-meter-deep sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands. (3rd in 7-photo series).

Anemone fish living in shade of rocks

Anemone fish living in shade of rocks

TOKYO, Japan - Anemone fish live in the shade of rocks in the sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. Photo was taken in mid-July at a depth of 10 meters after the area was first opened to scuba divers in April. (2nd in 7-photo series).

'Unknown' sea off Ogasawara Islands now open to divers

'Unknown' sea off Ogasawara Islands now open to divers

TOKYO, Japan - The sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo, had been known as the ''unknown sea'' before it was opened to scuba divers in April. Photo shows divers around the huge deer-horn coral (L) and Porites coral (R) (''hamasango'' in Japanese) at a depth of 15 meters. The seven photos in this series were taken in mid-July by Kyodo News photojournalists. (1st in 7-photo series).

'Unknown' sea off Ogasawara Islands now open to divers

'Unknown' sea off Ogasawara Islands now open to divers

TOKYO, Japan - The sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo, had been known as the ''unknown sea'' before it was opened to scuba divers in April. Photo shows divers around the huge deer-horn coral (L) and Porites coral (R) (''hamasango'' in Japanese) at a depth of 15 meters. The seven photos in this series were taken in mid-July by Kyodo News photojournalists. (1st in 7-photo series).

Large school of snappers off Ogasawara Islands

Large school of snappers off Ogasawara Islands

Tokyo, Japan - A large school of blue-and-yellow snappers swim in the 13-meter-deep sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands. (3rd in 7-photo series).

Large groups of strange coral found off Hahajima Island

Large groups of strange coral found off Hahajima Island

TOKYO, Japan - Large groups of peculiarly shaped coral, believed to be Pavona decussata (''shikorosango'' in Japanese), were found by divers at a depth of 15 meters in the sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, southeast of Tokyo. (6th in 7-photo series).

Green turtle swimming off Ogasawara Islands

Green turtle swimming off Ogasawara Islands

TOKYO, Japan - A green turtle glides through the coral rich sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. (4th in 7-photo series).

Giant kingfish surprises divers

Giant kingfish surprises divers

TOKYO, Japan - A giant kingfish, or lowly travally, nearly 1 meter long, suddenly appears before divers 8 meters deep in the sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, southeast of Tokyo. (5th in 7-photo series).

Anemone fish living in shade of rocks

Anemone fish living in shade of rocks

TOKYO, Japan - Anemone fish live in the shade of rocks in the sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. Photo was taken in mid-July at a depth of 10 meters after the area was first opened to scuba divers in April. (2nd in 7-photo series).

Affable dolphins greet divers

Affable dolphins greet divers

TOKYO, Japan - Affable dolphins swim close to divers off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, southeast of Tokyo. The area was opened to scuba divers in April this year. (7th in 7-photo series).