N. Korea's 80th anniversary of ruling party's founding

N. Korea's 80th anniversary of ruling party's founding

People perform during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea at Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang on Oct. 9, 2025.

N. Korea's 80th anniversary of ruling party's founding

N. Korea's 80th anniversary of ruling party's founding

People perform during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea at Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang on Oct. 9, 2025.

N. Korea's 78th anniversary of ruling party's founding

N. Korea's 78th anniversary of ruling party's founding

Spectators wave North Korean national flags at Rungrado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang as they watch mass games during an event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea on Oct. 9, 2025.

Famed Japanese racehorse Haru Urara dies

Famed Japanese racehorse Haru Urara dies

File photo taken at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 23, 2004, shows Haru Urara, a thoroughbred that captured the hearts of race fans and the wider public in the 2000s for her remarkable losing streak spanning all 113 appearances. The mare died on Sept. 9, 2025, at age 29.

Imperial conferment of decorations

Imperial conferment of decorations

TOKYO, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Recipients of Japanese grand cordons pose for photos following a ceremony of conferment at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 9, 2025. Former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (9th from L) and former speaker of the House of Representatives Tadamori Oshima (10th from L) received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, while International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (2nd from L) was among the recipients of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers gives an interview after his team defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025. He hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Baseball: Dodgers vs. D-backs

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a tiebreaking three-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 9, 2025.

Snake festival in eastern Japan

Snake festival in eastern Japan

About 300 high school students carry a snake-shaped float during a festival at the Oigami hot spring resort in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 9, 2025, the year of the snake in the Chinese zodiac. The float, 108 meters long, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's longest snake float used for a festival.

Snake festival in eastern Japan

Snake festival in eastern Japan

About 300 high school students carry a snake-shaped float during a festival at the Oigami hot spring resort in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 9, 2025, the year of the snake in the Chinese zodiac. The float, 108 meters long, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's longest snake float used for a festival.

Snake festival in eastern Japan

Snake festival in eastern Japan

About 300 high school students carry a snake-shaped float during a festival at the Oigami hot spring resort in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 9, 2025, the year of the snake in the Chinese zodiac. The float, 108 meters long, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's longest snake float used for a festival.

Snake festival in eastern Japan

Snake festival in eastern Japan

About 300 high school students carry a snake-shaped float during a festival at the Oigami hot spring resort in Numata, Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 9, 2025, the year of the snake in the Chinese zodiac. The float, 108 meters long, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's longest snake float used for a festival.

Iniesta

Iniesta

Screenshot shows former Spain and Barcelona star midfielder Andres Iniesta attending an online press conference on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Japanese Princess Aiko walks by a "danjiri" traditional festival cart during a visit to the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Signature Pavilion, focusing on food and life, at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Signature Pavilion, focusing on food and life, at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Signature Pavilion, focusing on food and life, at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Japanese Princess Aiko visits Singapore's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Princess Aiko visits Osaka expo

Japanese Princess Aiko visits Kenya's booth at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Osaka Week at World Exposition

Osaka Week at World Exposition

A "danjiri" cart-pulling performance is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025, marking the start of Osaka Week, during which various events are scheduled through May 18 to pitch the culture of the western Japan city.

Osaka Week at World Exposition

Osaka Week at World Exposition

A "danjiri" cart-pulling performance is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025, marking the start of Osaka Week, during which various events are scheduled through May 18 to pitch the culture of the western Japan city.

Osaka Week at World Exposition

Osaka Week at World Exposition

A "danjiri" cart-pulling performance is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025, marking the start of Osaka Week, during which various events are scheduled through May 18 to pitch the culture of the western Japan city.

Osaka Week at World Exposition

Osaka Week at World Exposition

A drum performance is held at the World Exposition in Osaka on May 9, 2025, marking the start of Osaka Week, during which various events are scheduled through May 18 to pitch the culture of the western Japan city.

Osaka Week at World Exposition

Osaka Week at World Exposition

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura (C) waves during an event to pitch the local culture as Osaka Week begins at the World Exposition in the western Japan city on May 9, 2025.

IOC head Bach in Tokyo

IOC head Bach in Tokyo

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during a visit to Japan Olympic Museum in Tokyo on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of a pavilion and event reservation center for those without smartphones at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of Italy's pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors form a long line in front of the United States' pavilion at the World Exhibition in Osaka on May 9, 2025.

Sumo: Hoshoryu performs ring-entering ritual

Sumo: Hoshoryu performs ring-entering ritual

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu (C) performs a ring-entering ritual at Nominosukune Shrine in Tokyo on May 9, 2025, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starting on May 11. The shrine, located within a walking distance of the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena, enshrines Nominosukune, considered the god of sumo. (Pool photo)

Sumo: Hoshoryu performs ring-entering ritual

Sumo: Hoshoryu performs ring-entering ritual

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu (C) performs a ring-entering ritual at Nominosukune Shrine in Tokyo on May 9, 2025, ahead of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament starting on May 11. The shrine, located within a walking distance of the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena, enshrines Nominosukune, considered the god of sumo. (Pool photo)

Imperial conferment of decorations

Imperial conferment of decorations

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) confers the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers to former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Imperial conferment of decorations

Imperial conferment of decorations

Former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) heads to a ceremony to receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 9, 2025.

Imperial conferment of decorations

Imperial conferment of decorations

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (C) heads to a ceremony to receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 9, 2025.

Wartime poison gas factory in Japan

Wartime poison gas factory in Japan

Photo taken on May 9, 2015, shows rabbits in front of a defunct facility on a tiny island in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, that supplied electricity to a nearby poison gas factory run by the Imperial Japanese Army between 1929 and 1945. The rabbits, brought to the island in the Seto Inland Sea after World War II, draw many tourists.

Paris ahead of Olympics

Paris ahead of Olympics

With the Paris Olympics just two months away, spectator stands are set up in the Place de la Concorde, the venue for urban sports including skateboarding and the dance sport of breaking, on May 9, 2024.

Paris ahead of Olympics

Paris ahead of Olympics

With the Paris Olympics just two months away, spectator stands are set up in the Place de la Concorde, the venue for urban sports including skateboarding and the dance sport of breaking, on May 9, 2024.

Paris ahead of Olympics

Paris ahead of Olympics

With the Paris Olympics just two months away, spectator stands are set up in the Place de la Concorde, the venue for urban sports including skateboarding and the dance sport of breaking, on May 9, 2024.

Football: Belgian Cup

Football: Belgian Cup

Koki Machida (front R) celebrates after scoring the only goal as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise beat Antwerp to secure the Belgian Cup for the first time in 110 years, in Brussels, Belgium, on May 9, 2024.

Football: Belgian Cup

Football: Belgian Cup

Koki Machida (facing camera) of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the first half of a football match against Antwerp in the Belgian Cup final match in Brussels, Belgium on May 9, 2024.

Football: Belgian Cup

Football: Belgian Cup

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's Koki Machida (L) reacts after scoring in the first half of the Belgian Cup football final against Antwerp in Brussels, Belgium, on May 9, 2024.