Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

(From L, facing camera) French actress Virginie Efira, Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Japanese actress Tao Okamoto react to a standing ovation following the screening of the director's latest film "Soudain" (All of a Sudden) at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2026.

Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi (C, facing camera) and actress Tao Okamoto, who starred in the director's latest film "Soudain" (All of a Sudden), embrace amid a standing ovation following the screening of the film at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2026.

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits an RBI double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Baseball: Cubs vs. White Sox

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on May 15, 2026.

Golf: PGA Championship

Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

Golf: PGA Championship

Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 10th tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

Golf: PGA Championship

Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

Golf: PGA Championship

Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 16th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani clap his hands after a victory over the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) watches the action from the dugout during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the action from the dugout during a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 15, 2026.

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Flowers and photos of victims are seen placed near collapsed high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Flowers and photos of victims are seen placed near collapsed high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Diplomats stationed in Ukraine inspect severely damaged high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Diplomats stationed in Ukraine inspect severely damaged high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

A traditional outdoor Noh play dating back to the ninth century is performed at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara, western Japan, on May 15, 2026.

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

A traditional outdoor Noh play dating back to the ninth century is performed at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara, western Japan, on May 15, 2026.

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

Traditional outdoor Noh play in Nara

A traditional outdoor Noh play dating back to the ninth century is performed at Kofuku-ji temple in the ancient capital of Nara, western Japan, on May 15, 2026.

U.S. President Trump's state visit to Beijing

U.S. President Trump's state visit to Beijing

Photo taken in Beijing on May 15, 2026, shows a Chinese newspaper reporting on U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump's state visit to Beijing

U.S. President Trump's state visit to Beijing

Photo taken in Beijing on May 15, 2026, shows a Chinese newspaper reporting on U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

A man wearing a cap with U.S. President Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" checks a photo he took of Air Force One carrying the president taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

People gather to watch Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump take off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump is pictured after taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

People gather to watch Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump take off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump is pictured after taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Key Japan bond yield hits 29-year high

Key Japan bond yield hits 29-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond rising to 2.730 percent, the highest level since May 1997.

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People hold up their smartphones as a car believed to be carrying U.S. President Donald Trump drives through Beijing on May 15, 2026, the second day of summit talks between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.