Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo leaves the stadium on a wheelchair after injuring his left knee during a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman (foreground) instructs his players in the second half of the country's World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) celebrates his team's second goal scored by Daichi Kamada while Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands reacts in the background in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) instructs his players in the second half of the country's World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu instructs his players in the first half of the country's World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Japan-Britain summit

Japan-Britain summit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in London on June 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Ladislav Krejci (L) of the Czech Republic celebrates after giving his side the lead in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa head coach Hugo Henri Broos (C) instructs his players during first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) is pictured following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) is pictured following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) acknowledges the crowd following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (C) gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Emperor ahead of trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 11, 2026, ahead of his official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium. Empress Masako will accompany him during the trip from June 13 through June 25. (Pool photo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (C) practices in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of his World Cup opener against South Africa.

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. Jones apologized for his "verbal abuse" of local match officials during an April tour of Australia, while announcing the Brave Blossoms' training squad for test matches against Italy, Ireland and others.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani appears to be concerned about his finger during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Miguel Rojas after scoring on his 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.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on his 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.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on his 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.

Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in July 1993 at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo shows Yohei Kono (L) following his victory in the party's presidential election. 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, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in September 2005 shows Yohei Kono (L) and his son Taro pointing at their nameplates as they arrived at the parliament building in Tokyo following a general election of the Japanese House of Representatives. 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, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

Japan, Azerbaijan agree to deepen energy security cooperation

Japan, Azerbaijan agree to deepen energy security cooperation

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov speak at a press conference after their talks in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on energy security as Tokyo seeks stable supplies amid uncertainty in global oil markets.

Japan, Azerbaijan agree to deepen energy security cooperation

Japan, Azerbaijan agree to deepen energy security cooperation

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov ahead of their talks in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. They agreed to strengthen cooperation on energy security as Tokyo seeks stable supplies amid uncertainty in global oil markets.

UK: Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep Scotland After Belfast Knife Attack 2

Protests erupted across Scotland on Tuesday, June 9, with hundreds gathering in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr, and Aberdeen following disorder in Belfast sparked by a knife attack. In Glasgow, demonstrators — mostly young men dressed in black — marched from the Royal Concert Hall toward the Clyde River, prompting street closures including Glasgow Bridge. In Edinburgh, dozens rallied at St Andrew's Square before marching along Princes Street with blue flares and Scottish flags. The demonstrations follow the charging of a Sudanese man with attempted murder over Monday's knife attack in Belfast, in which the victim suffered injuries to his eyes, back, and face.

Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt 2

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

UK: Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep Scotland After Belfast Knife Attack

Protests erupted across Scotland on Tuesday, June 9, with hundreds gathering in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr, and Aberdeen following disorder in Belfast sparked by a knife attack. In Glasgow, demonstrators — mostly young men dressed in black — marched from the Royal Concert Hall toward the Clyde River, prompting street closures including Glasgow Bridge. In Edinburgh, dozens rallied at St Andrew's Square before marching along Princes Street with blue flares and Scottish flags. The demonstrations follow the charging of a Sudanese man with attempted murder over Monday's knife attack in Belfast, in which the victim suffered injuries to his eyes, back, and face.

Japan-Malaysia summit

Japan-Malaysia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a joint press conference with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026.

Japan-Malaysia summit

Japan-Malaysia summit

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 10, 2026.

China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

China-N. Korea summit in Pyongyang

A man looks at a Chinese newspaper in Beijing on June 9, 2026, a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his first visit to Pyongyang in seven years.

Japan-Mongolia foreign ministerial talks

Japan-Mongolia foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (back, far R) holds talks with his Mongolian counterpart Batmunkh Battsetseg (front, 2nd from L) at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on June 9, 2026.

Japan-Mongolia foreign ministerial talks

Japan-Mongolia foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and his Mongolian counterpart Batmunkh Battsetseg shake hands in Tokyo on June 9, 2026.

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.

China: Man Grabs Large Rat Snake From Road With Bare Hands in Guangxi

On June 3, 2026, in Guangxi, southern China, a large rat snake was filmed crossing a busy road. As cars passed nearby, a helmeted man jumped over a flower bed and grabbed the snake from the ground with his bare hands. Onlookers praised the man for his fearlessness in handling the large reptile.

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu watches his players practice at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Football: Japan team trains for World Cup

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu watches his players practice at the team's World Cup base camp site in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2026.