Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

Medical staff pose in front of snow Olympic rings in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics later in the day.

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon (R) and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1.

Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

People pose for a photo at the Olympic rings at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026, the eve of the opening of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

TSMC CEO in Japan

TSMC CEO in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

PM Takaichi's meeting with TSMC CEO

(From L) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chief Executive Officer C.C. Wei, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 5, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics

Milan Cortina Olympics

(From L) Evan Bates, Madison Chock, Ilia Malinin and Amber Glenn pose for photos after a United States figure skating team press conference in Milan on Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

A couple pose for a photo with the Olympic rings near Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 3, 2026. The park will host the freestyle skiing and snowboard competitions at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

(From L) Nozomi Maruyama of Japan, Eirin Maria Kvandal of Norway and Nika Prevc of Slovakia pose on the podium after respectively winning silver, gold and bronze at a World Cup women's ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany, on Feb. 1, 2026.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Ski jumping: World Cup in Germany

Japanese ski jumpers (from L) Ryoyu Kobayashi, Nozomi Maruyama, Ren Nikaido and Sara Takanashi pose after winning a World Cup mixed team bronze in Willingen, Germany, on Jan. 30, 2026.

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese athletes for Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose after arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport near Milan on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back pose for a photo following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

[Breaking News]New political party in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R, back row) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose for a picture with high school students after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Japanese figure skaters pose for a photo at the end of the exhibition gala of the Four Continents championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

New political party in Japan

New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Arsenal FC

Arsenal F.C. players pose for a team photo during the UEFA Champions League phase day 7 football match between F.C. Inter and Arsenal F.C. at the San Siro Stadium on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

China: Raccoon Sits Cross-Legged While Playing With Prayer Beads

A small raccoon in Qingdao, Shandong Province, was captured sitting upright and holding a long string of prayer beads on Tuesday, January 13. The raccoon appeared unusually focused as it slowly manipulated the beads with its front paws in a human-like pose.

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva pose for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Como 1907

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Como 1907

S.S. Lazio players pose for a team photo during the 21th matchday of the Serie A championship between S.S. Lazio and Como 1907 at the Stadio Olimpico on January 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Como 1907

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Como 1907

Como players pose for a group photo before during the match of 21th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.Lazio and Como at the Olimpico Stadium on Jan 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs Como 1907, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, January 19 2026

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura (R) of Japan and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

CALCIO - Serie A Femminile - AS Roma vs US Sassuolo

CALCIO - Serie A Femminile - AS Roma vs US Sassuolo

A.S. Roma Femminile players pose for a team photo during the 10th day of the Serie A Women Athora Championship between A.S. Roma and U.S. Sassuolo Femminile at the Tre Fontane Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Roma, Italy.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (C), Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito (2nd from R) and other executives of the two parties pose after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Koizumi-Hegseth talks

Koizumi-Hegseth talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pose before their talks near Washington on Jan. 15, 2026.

CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio

SSC Napoli pose during the Serie A football match between SSC Napoli and Parma at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples, jennuary 14, 2026.

CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio

Parma players pose for a group photo before during the match of 16th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.C. Napoli and Parma at the Maradona Stadium on Jan 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. during SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Naples, Italy, January 14 2026

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Seth Rogen and Chase Sui Wonders, winners of the Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy award for ‘The Studio’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Seth Rogen and Chase Sui Wonders, winners of the Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy award for ‘The Studio’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Seth Rogen and Chase Sui Wonders, winners of the Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy award for ‘The Studio’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, winners of the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for ‘Sinners’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Sara Murphy, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson and Chase Infiniti, winners of the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award for ‘One Battle After Another’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, winners of the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for ‘Sinners’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Ryan Coogler and wife Zinzi Coogler, winners of the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award for ‘Sinners’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Sara Murphy, Teyana Taylor, Paul Thomas Anderson and Chase Infiniti, winners of the Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy award for ‘One Battle After Another’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Seth Rogen and Chase Sui Wonders, winners of the Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy award for ‘The Studio’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Hannah Walters, Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, winners of the Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Award for ‘Adolescence’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Owen Cooper, Erin Doherty, Hannah Walters, Stephen Graham and Ashley Walters, winners of the Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Award for ‘Adolescence’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards - Press Room

Noah Jupe, Nicolas Gonda, Maggie O'Farrell, Pippa Harris, Joe Alwyn, Chloe Zhao, Steven Spielberg, Max Richter, Liza Marshall, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Jacobi June, winners of the Best Motion Picture - Drama Award for ‘Hamnet’ pose in the press room at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM