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.

Youkilis joins spring training of Rakuten Eagles

Youkilis joins spring training of Rakuten Eagles

KUME ISLAND, Japan - Three-time American League all-star Kevin Youkilis autographs a ball for a fan outside a baseball stadium in Kume Island in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 8, 2014, where he joined spring training with Japan's Pacific League baseball club Rakuten Eagles.

Youkilis joins spring training of Rakuten Eagles

Youkilis joins spring training of Rakuten Eagles

KUME ISLAND, Japan - Three-time American League all-star Kevin Youkilis (C) smiles as he joins spring training with Japan's Pacific League baseball club Rukuten Eagles at a baseball stadium in Kume Island in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 8, 2014.

P3C surveillance planes' drill off Okinawa

P3C surveillance planes' drill off Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - Two P3C Orion surveillance planes operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force fly over the sea off Kume Island in the Japanese southernmost prefecture of Okinawa for training on Jan. 8, 2014. The drill, the first of this year, was open to the media and three P3Cs took part.

Emperor in Okinawa

Emperor in Okinawa

KUMEJIMA, Japan - Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at the Okinawa Prefectural Deep Sea Water Research Center in Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 20, 2012.

Baseball spring training

Baseball spring training

KUMEJIMA, Japan - Members of Rakuten Eagles including manager Senichi Hoshino (C, front) pose for photos in the town of Kumejima on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb.1, 2011, the opening day of their spring training.

640-meter underwater cave, Japan's largest, found in Okinawa

640-meter underwater cave, Japan's largest, found in Okinawa

NAHA, Japan - An Okinawa diver says he has found a mammoth underwater stalactite cave, believed to be the biggest discovered so far in Japan, near the Manzamo resort in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture. The cave consists of a labyrinth of passageways about 640 meters in length, 150 meters longer than another Okinawa underwater cave, the 490-meter-long Hidenchigama cave off Kume Island. Photo was provided by Marine Dome, a diving shop run by he diver, Toshiaki Hirobe. (Kyodo)

Baseball spring training

Baseball spring training

KUMEJIMA, Japan - Members of Rakuten Eagles including manager Senichi Hoshino (C, front) pose for photos in the town of Kumejima on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Feb.1, 2011, the opening day of their spring training. (Kyodo)

Winner of National Geographic photo contest

Winner of National Geographic photo contest

Japanese photographer Reiko Takahashi holds her prize-winning photo in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, on Oct. 27, 2018. The photo capturing the tail of a young humpback whale swimming near Kume Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, won the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Grand Prize. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo