World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

High levels of radiation detected on Taiwan island

High levels of radiation detected on Taiwan island

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Katsumi Nakao (R), an anthropology professor at J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo, and Yo Kato, an associate professor at the School of Radiology of Tokyo Metropolitan University, attend a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Nov. 20, 2012, to announce that they had detected high levels of radiation on Orchid Island earlier in November. The island is a temporary underground storage site for low-level radioactive waste off Taiwan's southeastern coast.

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

TOKYO, Japan - The bow of the Panamanian-registered Cygnus Ace is seen damaged March 10 in the Pacific off Izu Oshima island, about 120 kilometers south of Tokyo, after colliding with the South Korean freighter Orchid Pia earlier in the day.

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

TOKYO, Japan - An oil slick spreads March 10 in the Pacific off Izu Oshima island, where a South Korean-registered freighter, the 4,255-ton Orchid Pia, and the 10,833-ton Panamanian-registered Cygnus Ace collided. The South Korean freighter may have sunk.

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

TOKYO, Japan - The Panamanian-registered Cygnus Ace cruises March 10 in the Pacific off Izu Oshima island, about 120 kilometers south of Tokyo, after colliding with the South Korean freighter Orchid Pia.

Taiwan's Teresa Lu wins Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament

Taiwan's Teresa Lu wins Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament

Taiwan's Teresa Lu holds the victor's trophy after winning the Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament at Ryuku Golf Club in Nanjo on Japan's southernmost island prefecture of Okinawa, on March 8, 2015. Lu won the season-opening tournament on Japan's LPGA tour with a 14-under 202. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Taiwan's Teresa Lu wins Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament

Taiwan's Teresa Lu wins Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament

Taiwan's Teresa Lu smiles on the 18th hole in the final round of the Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament at Ryuku Golf Club in Nanjo on Japan's southernmost island prefecture of Okinawa, on March 8, 2015. Lu won the season-opening tournament on Japan's LPGA tour with a 14-under 202. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

TOKYO, Japan - The bow of the Panamanian-registered Cygnus Ace is seen damaged March 10 in the Pacific off Izu Oshima island, about 120 kilometers south of Tokyo, after colliding with the South Korean freighter Orchid Pia earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

TOKYO, Japan - An oil slick spreads March 10 in the Pacific off Izu Oshima island, where a South Korean-registered freighter, the 4,255-ton Orchid Pia, and the 10,833-ton Panamanian-registered Cygnus Ace collided. The South Korean freighter may have sunk. (Kyodo)

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

Freighters collide off Izu Oshima island, 1 may have sunk

TOKYO, Japan - The Panamanian-registered Cygnus Ace cruises March 10 in the Pacific off Izu Oshima island, about 120 kilometers south of Tokyo, after colliding with the South Korean freighter Orchid Pia. (Kyodo)