China: Young Grebe Climbs Onto Man’s Hand After Losing Its Mother

This is the moment a tiny grebe, likely separated from its mother, jumped onto a filmer's hand in a pond in Nanjing, Jiangsu on August 26, 2026. The young bird swam close to the outstretched hand before climbing on and staying there.

China: Deer Kicks Man After Drinking His Baby’s Pomelo Juice

A deer at Fuxi Mountain Cloud Ranch in Zhengzhou, Henan province kicked a man and took his drink on July 5, 2026, after he offered it a taste of his baby's pomelo juice. The deer repeatedly approached seeking a sip before kicking him and taking the beverage.

China: Tibetan Brown Bear Tries to Break Into Parked Car

This is the moment a Tibetan brown bear broke into a parking area at night in Nagqu, Tibet Autonomous Region on August 15, 2026, and tried to force its way into a parked car. The bear repeatedly pulled at the door and window, standing upright and rocking the vehicle in the process.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Baseball: White Sox vs. Astros

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured in the dugout after striking out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston on Sept. 1, 2026.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is hit by pitch in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI double by Will Smith in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is hit by pitch in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is hit by pitch in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Pakistan: Monsoon Rain Floods Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Heavy monsoon rain flooded roads and homes across Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighboring Rawalpindi on September 1, overwhelming drainage systems and sharply raising water levels in the Nullah Lai, a major drainage channel running through Rawalpindi. Authorities closed schools and declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi as vehicles were stranded and water entered homes and basements in low-lying areas.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Police officers stand guard near the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026, ahead of a hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Police officers patrol near the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026, ahead of a hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

A vehicle carrying Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

A vehicle carrying Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) high-fives Freddie Freeman (R) after the two and Tommy Edman (L) scored on a three-run double by Mookie Betts in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) high-fives Freddie Freeman (R) after the two and Tommy Edman (L) scored on a three-run double by Mookie Betts in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Japan defense minister speaks to senior members of SDF

Japan defense minister speaks to senior members of SDF

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi gives instructions to senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces during an annual meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2026.

Japan defense minister speaks to senior members of SDF

Japan defense minister speaks to senior members of SDF

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi gives instructions to senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces during an annual meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi, defense minister Koizumi

Japan PM Takaichi, defense minister Koizumi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi receive a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2026, as they meet senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces during an annual meeting. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi, defense minister Koizumi

Japan PM Takaichi, defense minister Koizumi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) receive a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2026, as they meet senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces during an annual meeting. (Pool photo)

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) high-fives Freddie Freeman (R) after the two and Tommy Edman (L) scored on a three-run double by Mookie Betts in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani draws a walk in the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Japan PM Takaichi speaks to senior members of SDF

Japan PM Takaichi speaks to senior members of SDF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gives instructions to senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces during an annual meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi speaks to senior members of SDF

Japan PM Takaichi speaks to senior members of SDF

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gives instructions to senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces during an annual meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2026.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 1, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama attends a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 1, 2026.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (L) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attend a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 1, 2026.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 1, 2026.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 1, 2026.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

G20 finance meeting in U.S.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 1, 2026.

Geiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

Geiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, apprentices of geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers, pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko entertainers photo shoot

Maiko, apprentices of geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers, pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers and maiko apprentices pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers and maiko apprentices pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko, maiko entertainers photo shoot

Geiko traditional Japanese female entertainers and maiko apprentices pose in kimono during a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2026, for pamphlets for the November Gion Odori dance performances.

International conference on atomic bomb victims

International conference on atomic bomb victims

Masako Wada, 82, deputy secretary general of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, speaks during an international conference held at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 1, 2026, to discuss ways to help the victims of atomic bombings and nuclear testing.