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.

Japanese woman conductor honored at international music festival

Japanese woman conductor honored at international music festival

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese woman conductor Tomomi Nishimoto (C) poses with an award certificate in Rome on Oct. 23, 2014, after being honored at the Vatican Music Festival by the annual event's sponsoring foundation. The foundation praised her contribution to the study of "oratio" originating in Gregorian chant prayers among secret Christians on Ikitsuki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, where her great-grandmother was born.

Japanese woman conductor honored at international music festival

Japanese woman conductor honored at international music festival

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese woman conductor Tomomi Nishimoto (C) poses with an award certificate in Rome on Oct. 23, 2014, after being honored at the Vatican Music Festival by the annual event's sponsoring foundation. The foundation praised her contribution to the study of "oratio" originating in Gregorian chant prayers among secret Christians on Ikitsuki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, where her great-grandmother was born. (Kyodo)