World Cup 2026 – US: New Yorkers Gather Outside Pizzeria to Watch Match

New Yorkers gathered outside Little Italy Pizza in Manhattan, New York, on Thursday night to watch a FIFA World Cup 2026 match.

Japan: Shinkansen Makes Emergency Stop as Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kanto Region

A strong earthquake struck a wide area of eastern Japan on Tuesday evening, June 16, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower on the Japanese scale in parts of Gunma and Saitama prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 5.5, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued. Areas recording the highest intensity included Ota City and Chiyoda Town in Gunma Prefecture, and Kazo City, Honjo City, and Misato Town in Saitama Prefecture. The footage was captured inside a Shinkansen bullet train running through Honjo City, making an emergency stop.

Prosecutors head urges active visualization of inquiry

Prosecutors head urges active visualization of inquiry

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prosecutor General Kotaro Ono calls for the active use of audio and video recording of interrogations during a meeting of top prosecutors at the Justice Ministry on Sept. 25, 2014.

Prosecutors head urges active visualization of inquiry

Prosecutors head urges active visualization of inquiry

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Prosecutor General Kotaro Ono calls for the active use of audio and video recording of interrogations during a meeting of top prosecutors at the Justice Ministry on Sept. 25, 2014. (Kyodo)