Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) arrives at Japan's parliament in Tokyo on May 28, 2026, to make a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) claps after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

A passenger ferry is docked at Keelung on May 28, 2026, ahead of the inauguration later in the day of its regular service between the northern Taiwanese city and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

China: Woman Captures Rare Split-Sky Scene of Rain Below Clouds and Clear Sky Above

A woman in Fuzhou, Fujian, filmed a striking weather scene from her 14th-floor apartment on May 23, 2026, showing rain falling beneath a thick layer of clouds while the sky above remained clear and calm. The elevated viewpoint created a dramatic visual contrast, with the cloud layer appearing to divide the city into two entirely different weather conditions.

US: At Least 20 Injured After Two CTA Buses Crash in East Garfield Park, Chicago

A sedan ran a red light and struck a CTA bus in East Garfield Park, Chicago on Wednesday evening, May 27, causing it to collide with a second bus. At least 20 people were injured, with the bus driver left in critical condition.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning a point against Valentin Royer of France in their men's singles second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Shinya Yamanaka, director emeritus and professor at Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application and the co-winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Kyoto Univ. professor Yamanaka

Shinya Yamanaka, director emeritus and professor at Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application and the co-winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

Japan: Clever Crows Use Passing Truck to Crack Open Walnut on Road

A crow in Japan dropped a walnut onto a road on May 22, waited for a passing truck to crush it, then flew down with another crow to eat the cracked shell — a striking display of problem-solving behavior.

China: One Monkey Falls Into River as Group Attempts Rope Crossing in Sichuan

A group of monkeys in Sichuan were filmed on May 25, 2026 using ropes tied near trees to cross a river, gripping a thick rope with their hands while stepping on a thinner one below. One monkey fell into the water mid-crossing before quickly pulling itself to the bank.

JR East to start self-driving bus service

JR East to start self-driving bus service

A bus driver takes his hands off the wheel during a media demonstration of self-driving operations in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 28, 2026, ahead of commercial services starting the following day. JR East will operate self-driving buses every Friday and Saturday through July 4 on a 15.5-kilometer route in the northeastern Japan city.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japan enacts law centralizing intelligence gathering

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after parliament enacted a law to establish a new National Intelligence Council to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

Chicago Fed chief interview

Chicago Fed chief interview

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee gives an interview in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

Chicago Fed chief interview

Chicago Fed chief interview

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee gives an interview in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan plays against Yuliia Starodubtseva of Ukraine in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan plays against Yuliia Starodubtseva of Ukraine in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

China: Dog’s Daring Cage Escape Goes Wrong as It Tumbles Headfirst Downstairs

A dog in Shandong was caught on camera on May 25 breaking out of its cage at home, only to lose its footing at the top of the stairs and slide down headfirst in an upside-down position.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano exchanges a fist bump with catcher Hunter Goodman as he leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano exchanges a fist bump with catcher Hunter Goodman as he leaves the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) heads to first base for a leadoff home run as Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano watches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano walks back to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) heads to first base for a leadoff home run as Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano watches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) heads to first base for a leadoff home run as Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano watches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a leadoff home run as Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano (foreground) watches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a leadoff home run against Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano (foreground) in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Valentin Royer of France in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia is pictured after beating Valentin Royer of France in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Valentin Royer of France in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Valentin Royer of France in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays against Valentin Royer of France in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano pitches during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 27, 2026.