Tennis: Nishikori

Tennis: Nishikori

Kei Nishikori of Japan practices in Washington on July 26, 2026, a day before his first-round match at the Mubadala DC Open. The Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Nishikori and Osaka

Tennis: Nishikori and Osaka

Kei Nishikori (L) and Naomi Osaka of Japan pose for photos in Washington on July 26, 2026. Nishikori, a Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4, held a press conference the same day for the first time he announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Nishikori

Tennis: Nishikori

Kei Nishikori of Japan speaks at a press conference in Washington on July 26, 2026. It is his first press conference since the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

People celebrate at a public viewing site in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture on July 26, 2026, after UNESCO decided earlier in the day in Busan, South Korea, to add a group of ancient sites in the western Japan prefecture's Asuka-Fujiwara area, including Kashihara, to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

People celebrate at a public viewing site in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture on July 26, 2026, after UNESCO decided earlier in the day in Busan, South Korea, to add a group of ancient sites in the western Japan prefecture's Asuka-Fujiwara area, including Kashihara, to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

People celebrate at a public viewing site in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture on July 26, 2026, after UNESCO decided earlier in the day in Busan, South Korea, to add a group of ancient sites in the western Japan prefecture's Asuka-Fujiwara area, including Kashihara, to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

People celebrate at a public viewing site in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture on July 26, 2026, after UNESCO decided earlier in the day in Busan, South Korea, to add a group of ancient sites in the western Japan prefecture's Asuka-Fujiwara area, including Kashihara, to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

People celebrate at a public viewing site in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture on July 26, 2026, after UNESCO decided earlier in the day in Busan, South Korea, to add a group of ancient sites in the western Japan prefecture's Asuka-Fujiwara area, including Kashihara, to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita (C), governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, makes a speech in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita (C), governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, makes a speech in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita, governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, meets the press in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Japan's Asuka-Fujiwara sites added to World Heritage list

Makoto Yamashita (C) governor of Japan's Nara Prefecture, celebrates in Busan on July 26, 2026, after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided in the South Korean city earlier in the day to add a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in the western Japan prefecture to its World Heritage list.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) shakes hands with head coach Didier Deschamps following a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match at the football World Cup at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (2nd from R) passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (L) celebrates following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the football World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (L) celebrates with a teammate following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the football World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far R) leaves the pitch following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 4

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 2

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 3

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 6

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Jacinto Benavente Avenue.

World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 5

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia right after the match ended.

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji poses after winning the vacant WBO super flyweight title match by unanimous decision against Israel Gonzalez of Mexico at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026. He became a three-weight world champion.

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji wins the vacant WBO super flyweight title by unanimous decision against Israel Gonzalez of Mexico at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026. He became a three-weight world champion.

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji poses after winning the vacant WBO super flyweight title match by unanimous decision against Israel Gonzalez of Mexico at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026. He became a three-weight world champion.

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Boxing: Teraji vs. Gonzalez

Japan's Kenshiro Teraji wins the vacant WBO super flyweight title by unanimous decision against Israel Gonzalez of Mexico at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan hall on July 20, 2026. He became a three-weight world champion.

World Cup 2026 – Argentina: Thousands Gather at Obelisk After Final Loss

Thousands of Argentina fans in Buenos Aires gathered around the Obelisco on Sunday, July 19, to thank Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni despite the team's 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The gathering later turned tense when clashes broke out between some fans and police, who used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain players celebrate following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and Spain's Lamine Yamal congratulate each other following Spain's 1-0 victory in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi trains in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis De La Fuente Castillo attends a press conference in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Ferran Torres (far L) heads the ball in the second half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Ferran Torres heads the ball in the second half of the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain players celebrate following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Ferran Torres (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain players celebrate following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The World Cup football final is held between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The World Cup football final is held between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Leandro Paredes (2nd from R) thrusts away Spain's Eric Garcia (front) following Spain's 1-0 victory in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.