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Rising bear sightings in Japan

Rising bear sightings in Japan

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025, shows a bear in central Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, amid a surge of bear encounters in residential areas of Japan.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025, shows an Olympic rings monument at Milan Linate Airport in Milan, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025, shows an Olympic rings monument at Milan Malpensa Airport in the province of Varese, Italy, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Chopin piano contest

Chopin piano contest

Japanese pianist Shiori Kuwahara meets the press after performing in the final stage of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition in Warsaw on Oct. 20, 2025. Kuwahara finished fourth.

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Chopin piano contest

Chopin piano contest

Japanese pianist Shiori Kuwahara meets the press after performing in the final stage of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition in Warsaw on Oct. 20, 2025. Kuwahara finished fourth.

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Chopin piano contest

Chopin piano contest

Japanese pianist Shiori Kuwahara meets the press after performing in the final stage of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition in Warsaw on Oct. 20, 2025. Kuwahara finished fourth.

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Keir Starmer - Ankara

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Keir Starmer - Ankara

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) delivers statements following the signing ceremony with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, T??rkiye, Oct. 27, 2025. T??rkiye signed a deal on Monday to buy 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Britain for 8 billion pounds (10.64 billion U.S. dollars), as Ankara seeks to bolster its defense capabilities amid a turbulent regional landscape. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Keir Starmer - Ankara

Recep Tayyip Erdogan Meets Keir Starmer - Ankara

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer display the signed agreement in Ankara, T??rkiye, Oct. 27, 2025. T??rkiye signed a deal on Monday to buy 20 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from Britain for 8 billion pounds (10.64 billion U.S. dollars), as Ankara seeks to bolster its defense capabilities amid a turbulent regional landscape. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping At 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party - Beijing

Xi Jinping At 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party - Beijing

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convenes its fourth plenary session in Beijing, capital of China, from Oct. 20 to Oct. 23, 2025. Photo by Li Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Nikkei index hits record closing high

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 20 Kyodo - A financial board in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing at an all-time high of 49,185.50, ending above 49,000 for the first time. (Kyodo)

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Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) in the sky over Fujin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Qu Yubao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and a meteor shower in the sky over Tongjiang City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Liu Wanping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon Illustrations - China

This photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) in the sky over Heihe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo by Qian Boyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 5

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 4

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 3

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests dotted on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests dotted on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests surrounding a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests dotted on a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

Autumn Scenery of Populus Euphratica Forests - Hotan

A drone photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025 shows the scenery of populus euphratica forests surrounding a lake in Hotan County of the Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Populus euphratica forests in Hotan of Xinjiang have entered the best viewing period recently, presenting a breathtaking autumn scene. Photo by Xin Yuewei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

(251020) -- YANGON, Oct. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Women shop for decorative items for Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, in Yangon, Myanmar, Oct. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

A man lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

(251020) -- YANGON, Oct. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Oil lamps are seen at a Hindu temple in Yangon, Myanmar, Oct. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

People hold oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

(251020) -- YANGON, Oct. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A woman lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, in Yangon, Myanmar, Oct. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 2

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

(251020) -- YANGON, Oct. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A woman lights an oil lamp to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, in Yangon, Myanmar, Oct. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

(251020) -- YANGON, Oct. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Women light oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a Hindu temple in Yangon, Myanmar, Oct. 20, 2025. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

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Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

Diwali Celebration Held - Yangon

A woman lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, or the Hindu festival of lights, at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Oct. 20, 2025. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Hua Chunying, vice minister of Foreign Affairs of China, addresses the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Teresa Cheng, the newly elected secretary-general of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), addresses the inauguration ceremony of the IOMed in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), addresses the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Guests pose for a group photo during the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Combined photo shows Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura holding a joint press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: Dodgers players training ahead of World Series

Baseball: Dodgers players training ahead of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers players warm up at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2025, with the World Series set to begin on Oct. 24.

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Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki warms up at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2025, with the World Series set to begin on Oct. 24.

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Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2025, ahead of the World Series set to begin on Oct. 24.

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Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2025, ahead of the World Series set to begin on Oct. 24.

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Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto ahead of World Series

Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Yamamoto ahead of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a bullpen session at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2025, ahead of the World Series set to begin on Oct. 24.

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Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Sasaki ahead of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 20, 2025, ahead of the World Series set to begin on Oct. 24.

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass makes a speech in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass makes a speech in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

SoftBank Hawks players pose after winning the Pacific League Climax Series final stage against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

SoftBank Hawks players celebrate after winning the Pacific League Climax Series final stage against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

SoftBank Hawks players wave to fans after winning the Pacific League Climax Series final stage against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

Baseball: PL Climax Series final stage

SoftBank Hawks players high-five after winning the Pacific League Climax Series final stage against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka on Oct. 20, 2025.

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