Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Athens Olympic women's marathon gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi takes part in the Asian Games torch relay in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Athens Olympic women's marathon gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi takes part in the Asian Games torch relay in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Robot conference in Beijing

Robot conference in Beijing

A robot takes a fighting stance on the opening day of the five-day World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 19, 2026. About 300 companies including non-Chinese firms are exhibiting some 2,000 robots and related products.

Fireworks at central Japan beach

KUMANO, Japan, Aug. 18 Kyodo - The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

Fireworks at central Japan beach

Fireworks at central Japan beach

The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026.

Fireworks at central Japan beach

Fireworks at central Japan beach

The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026.

Fireworks at central Japan beach

Fireworks at central Japan beach

The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026.

Fireworks at central Japan beach

Fireworks at central Japan beach

The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026.

Fireworks at central Japan beach

Fireworks at central Japan beach

The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

An armored vehicle takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

An armored vehicle takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier takes part in the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (C) takes part in a dialogue with about 100 members of the Japanese public on a live TBS television program in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2000. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

China: Traffic Light Takes Direct Lightning Strike During Thunderstorm

A lightning strike hit a roadside utility pole and communication cables in Anping Village, Jiangxi Town, Nanning, Guangxi on August 5, producing a bright flash, sparks, and yellow smoke, and briefly knocking out a nearby traffic signal. Local authorities said the strike did not affect residents' daily lives.

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Table tennis: WTT Champions

Japan's Miwa Harimoto (R) takes a selfie after winning the women's singles title at the WTT Champions Yokohama table tennis event in Yokohama, eastern Japan, on Aug. 9, 2026. Her brother Tomokazu (L) retained the men's crown.

Football: Cerezo Osaka vs. Borussia Dortmund

Football: Cerezo Osaka vs. Borussia Dortmund

Shinji Kagawa of Cerezo Osaka takes a shot in the first half of a friendly football match against Borussia Dortmund at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on July 29, 2026.

Football: Cerezo Osaka vs. Borussia Dortmund

Football: Cerezo Osaka vs. Borussia Dortmund

Shinji Kagawa of Cerezo Osaka takes a shot in the first half of a friendly football match against Borussia Dortmund at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on July 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of decorated floats takes place down a street in Kyoto, western Japan, during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade on July 17, 2026.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of decorated floats takes place down a street in Kyoto, western Japan, during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade on July 17, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes part in Major League Baseball's red carpet show ahead of the All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers takes part in Major League Baseball's red carpet show ahead of the All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) takes a shot in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Desire Doue (20) takes a shot in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) takes a free kick in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane takes a free kick in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Norway at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (2nd from R) takes a shot in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Pau Cubarsi takes a shot in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Pau Cubarsi takes a shot in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (L) takes a shot in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) takes a shot in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 10, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

Crown Princess Kiko visits high school in western Japan

Crown Princess Kiko visits high school in western Japan

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (R) takes part in a throwing game based on Finland's Molkky during a visit to a high school in Hino in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

Crown Princess Kiko visits high school in western Japan

Crown Princess Kiko visits high school in western Japan

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R) takes part in a throwing game based on Finland's Molkky during a visit to a high school in Hino in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (front) takes a shot in a World Cup round of 32 football match against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) takes a free kick in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick in the second half of extra time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) takes a free kick during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026. ==Kyodo

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ritsu Doan takes a throw-in during the first half of a round of 32 World Cup football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Canada: Prime Minister Carney Takes Part in Toronto Pride With Mayor Chow

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28 alongside Mayor Olivia Chow, shaking hands and taking selfies with crowds along Yonge Street. Carney, who was drenched by water gun-wielding revelers during the march, was participating in the parade for the first time since taking office last year.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes the batting position in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

World Cup 2026 – US: Scotland’s Tartan Army Takes Over Miami Ahead of Clash With Brazil

Scotland's "Tartan Army" supporters have descended on Miami on Tuesday, June 23 ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Brazil at Miami Stadium.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar takes a corner kick during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar takes a corner kick during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick during the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick during the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick during the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Austria at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.