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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends a welcome ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Jordan's Mousa Altamari (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal from a free kick in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 0-0 draw with Colombia in a World Cup Group K football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the crowd following the team's 0-0 draw with Colombia in a World Cup Group K football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with Nico O'Reilly after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (3rd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) scores the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) scores the team's second goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (front, L) celebrates with supporters after scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (10) runs with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Ousmane Dembele (2nd from L) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe (far L) after scoring his third goal in the first half of a World Cup Group I football match against Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 26, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring his third goal in the first half of a World Cup Group I football match against Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on June 26, 2026.

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China: Stray Cat Saved After Fishhook Removed From Mouth in Dalian

Filmed on June 19, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, the video captures a rescue of a stray cat found with a fishhook lodged in its mouth. Working without disinfectant or gloves in an outdoor setting, the rescuer swiftly extracts the hook in a matter of seconds. The brief intervention removes the source of the animal's pain, giving the cat a chance at a healthy life.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 4

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions. The video shows sections of road washed away by fast-moving floodwater in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto.

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Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) holds talks with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi (far L) in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attend a press event following their talks in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda, head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (C), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, meets the press after holding talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (L), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, holds talks with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

LDP lawmaker meets with S. Korean president in Seoul

Japanese Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Ryota Takeda (L), head of the Japan-South Korea Parliamentarians' Union, shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential office in Seoul on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

Interview with IAEA chief Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi gives an interview in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japan PM meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 3

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Emperor, empress return home

Emperor, empress return home

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (C) wave with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a government plane carrying Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrives at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 26, 2026, following their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Emperor, empress return home

Emperor, empress return home

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (C) wave with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a government plane carrying Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrives at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 26, 2026, following their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) talks with President of the House of Representatives Peter De Roover (R) and Speaker of the Senate Vincent Blondel at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Spain: Wildfire in Congosto Remains at Highest Danger Level in León

A wildfire that broke out in the municipality of Congosto, León, on Wednesday, June 24, remained active at the highest danger level as of Thursday, with firefighting efforts hampered by difficult weather conditions and multiple fire fronts scattered across the area.

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) attends a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (3rd from L) at the prime minister's official residence in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) attends a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (3rd from L) at the prime minister's official residence in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Junya Ito (R) vies for the ball with Sweden's Ken Sema during the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daizen Maeda (foreground L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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