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Drill to prevent brown bear attacks in northern Japan

A drone equipped with an infrared camera and a microphone takes off during a drill to prevent brown bear attacks, in the town of Horokanai on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on May 14, 2024. The local municipality introduced the drone to detect and chase away brown bears after an angler was killed by one at Lake Shumarinai in the town in May 2023.

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Scene in Tokyo

Combined photo shows a scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya district under a state of emergency on May 14, 2020, (top) and the same place on May 8, 2023, (bottom) after coronavirus was reclassified and put in the same category as seasonal flu.

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Scene in Kyiv

Photo taken on May 14, 2023, in Ukraine's capital Kyiv shows a street signboard calling for enrollment in the Ukrainian military as its war with Russia continues.

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Scene in Kyiv

Photo taken on May 14, 2023, in Ukraine's capital Kyiv shows a street signboard calling for enrollment in the Ukrainian military as its war with Russia continues.

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Scene in Kyiv

Photo taken on May 14, 2023, in Ukraine's capital Kyiv shows a street signboard calling for enrollment in the Ukrainian military as its war with Russia continues.

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Judo federation chief Vizer

International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer gives an interview in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo federation chief Vizer

International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer gives an interview in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Guardians

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles is pictured at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians on May 14, 2023, as his photo is displayed on the outfield videoboard.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, waits in line to cast her ballot for Thailand's general election in Bangkok on May 14, 2023.

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Watanabe wins Game 3 of shogi Meijin series

Defending champion Akira Watanabe (facing camera) reviews his match against Sota Fujii after winning Game 3 of a best-of-seven series for shogi's Meijin title at an art theater in Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on May 14, 2023, following losses in the first two games. If Fujii, 20, wins the series, he will hold seven out of shogi's eight titles and become the youngest holder of the prestigious Meijin title, which dates back to the early 1600s.

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Watanabe wins Game 3 of shogi Meijin series

Sota Fujii (facing camera) reviews his match against defending champion Akira Watanabe after losing Game 3 of a best-of-seven series for shogi's Meijin title at an art theater in Takatsuki in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on May 14, 2023, following victories in the first two games. If Fujii, 20, wins the series, he will hold seven out of shogi's eight titles and become the youngest holder of the prestigious Meijin title, which dates back to the early 1600s.

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Giant panda at western Japan zoo

Giant panda Rauhin, mother of 10 at the Adventure World amusement park and zoo in Shirahama in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, is given a pile of snow and carnation flower-shaped carrots as gifts on Mother's Day on May 14, 2023.

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Football: Celtic player Kyogo Furuhashi

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi holds up the Scottish Premiership Player of the Year trophy he won in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 14, 2023.

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Football: Celtic player Kyogo Furuhashi

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi holds up the Scottish Premiership Player of the Year trophy he won in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 14, 2023.

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Former Japanese emperor, empress

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito (facing camera) and former Empress Michiko are greeted before getting on a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital for a trip to Kyoto and Nara prefectures on May 14, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Former Japanese emperor, empress

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and former Empress Michiko are greeted before getting on a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital for a trip to Kyoto and Nara prefectures on May 14, 2023. (Pool photo)

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51st anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japanese rule

People stage a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, in protest over the prefecture's continued hosting of the bulk of U.S. bases in Japan on May 14, 2023, a day before the 51st anniversary of the prefecture's reversion to Japan from U.S. rule.

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Former Japanese emperor, empress

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko react to people welcoming them on their arrival at JR Kyoto Station in the western Japan prefecture of Kyoto on May 14, 2023. They started a five-day trip to Kyoto and Nara prefectures the same day. (Pool photo)

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51st anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japanese rule

People stage a rally in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, in protest over the prefecture's continued hosting of the bulk of U.S. bases in Japan on May 14, 2023, a day before the 51st anniversary of the prefecture's reversion to Japan from U.S. rule.

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Turkey's general election

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition alliance and the leader of the Republican People's Party, responds to his supporters in the country's capital of Ankara on May 14, 2023, the day of presidential and parliamentary elections.

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Former Japanese emperor, empress

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko react to people welcoming them on their arrival at JR Kyoto Station in the western Japan prefecture of Kyoto on May 14, 2023. They started a five-day trip to Kyoto and Nara prefectures the same day. (Pool photo)

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Turkey's general election

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, presidential candidate of Turkey's main opposition alliance and the leader of the Republican People's Party, speaks to the press in the country's capital of Ankara on May 14, 2023, the day of presidential and parliamentary general elections.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Guardians

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels wears a pink-themed cap in honor of Mother's Day before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 2023.

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Turkey's general election

People stand in line to cast ballots in Turkey's general election in Ankara on May 14, 2023.

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Turkey's general election

A woman casts her ballot in Turkey's general election in Ankara on May 14, 2023.

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Sumo: Summer tournament

"Manin onrei" banners thanking a full house hang from the ceiling of Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 14, 2023.

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Sumo: Summer tournament

"Manin onrei" banners thanking a full house hang from the ceiling of Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on May 14, 2023.

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Sumo: Summer tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (C), flanked by sanyaku-level wrestlers, steps on the ring to greet fans on the opening day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Guardians

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single off Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Guardians

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels hits an RBI single to center during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Guardians

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels puts on pink cleats to celebrate Mother's Day before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Guardians

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels flashes a smile in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 2023.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, casts her ballot in a general election in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, casts her ballot in a general election in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

A Thai voter (L) casts her ballot in a general election in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 14, 2023.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra (2nd from L), the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, speaks at a press conference at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party, run by supporters of Thaksin, in Bangkok, Thailand, after the Thai general election on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, speaks to the press at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party, run by supporters of Thaksin, in Bangkok, Thailand, after the Thai general election on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

A Thai voter casts her ballot in a general election in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Keiji Suzuki, head coach of Japan men's national judo team, is given a victory toss after Japan became world mixed team champions in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Japanese judokas celebrate winning their sixth straight mixed team gold medal at the world judo championships year in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Katsuyuki Masuchi, head coach of Japan women's national judo team, is given a victory toss after Japan became world mixed team champions in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Japanese judokas and officials celebrate winning their sixth straight mixed team gold medal at the world judo championships year in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Japanese judokas pose with their gold medals after becoming world champions in the mixed team event in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023. Japan won their sixth straight mixed team gold.

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Judo: World championships

(From L) Goki Tajima, Maya Segawa, Tatsuru Saito, Haruka Funakubo, Soichi Hashimoto and Saki Niizoe pose for a photo after helping Japan defend their mixed team title at the world judo championships in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Japan's Tatsuru Saito (white) holds France's Joseph Terhec down during the mixed team final at the world judo championships year in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023. Saito defeated Terhec on penalties.

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Judo: World championships

Japan's Saki Niizone (white) grapples with France's Margaux Pinot on the ground during the mixed team final at the world judo championships year in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023. Niizone edged out Pinot on penalties in the decider.

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Judo: World championships

Japan's Goki Tajima (white) throws France's Maxime-Gael Ngayap Hambou with uchi-mata during the mixed team final, winning in golden score at the world judo championships year in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Judo: World championships

Japan's Haruka Funakubo (white) pins France's Sarah Leonie Cysique for ippon during the mixed team final at the world judo championships year in Doha, Qatar, on May 14, 2023.

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Protest against G-7 summit in Hiroshima

People march in Hiroshima on May 14, 2023, in protest against holding a summit of the Group of Seven nations in the western Japan city from May 19 to 21.

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Protest against G-7 summit in Hiroshima

People gather in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima on May 14, 2023, in protest against holding a summit of the Group of Seven nations in the western Japan city from May 19 to 21.