World AI Conference in Shanghai

World AI Conference in Shanghai

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows an AI-installed made-in-China smartphone, displayed on the opening day of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Over 1,100 companies are exhibiting about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 13 Kyodo - The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling. (Kyodo)

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Former Japan sumo grand champion Hakuho (C) attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh attends the opening ceremony of the Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Lantern festival in central Japan town

NOTO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

Lantern festival in central Japan town

Lantern festival in central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026.

Lantern festival in central Japan town

Lantern festival in central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026.

World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

Lantern festival in central Japan town

Lantern festival in central Japan town

People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal is pictured after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (L) celebrates with Alex Baena after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (front) runs after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

DR Congo's Brian Cipenga (front) runs after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

DR Congo's Brian Cipenga (9) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

DR Congo's Brian Cipenga (front) does a somersault after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

Seaweed harvesting season starts in central Japan

Seaweed harvesting season starts in central Japan

Female divers, known as ama in Japanese, harvest mozuku seaweed off Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on July 1, 2026, the opening day of the year's collecting season.

Seaweed harvesting season starts in central Japan

Seaweed harvesting season starts in central Japan

Fishing boats carrying female divers, known as ama in Japanese, sail from a port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, to harvest mozuku seaweed on July 1, 2026, the opening day of the year's collecting season.

Mt. Fuji in climbing season

Mt. Fuji in climbing season

A ritual to cut a sacred shimenawa rope tied to a torii gate is held during the opening ceremony of the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Mt. Fuji on July 1, 2026, as the official climbing season began for Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. The route is open through Sept. 10.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (L) hugs Erling Haaland after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (far L) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa runs after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (upper R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.