G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

(clockwise from front R) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pose before a working dinner on the first day of a three-day Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Demonstrators, many of them Iranian Americans, gather waving Iran's pre-revolutionary flags outside Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 15, 2026, before a World Cup football match between Iran and New Zealand later in the day.

Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

A torchlight procession is held in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 6, 2026, to offer prayer for safety on Mt. Daisen, a day before a ceremony is held on its summit marking the start of the summer climbing season.

Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

Ceremony for summer climbing season on Mt. Daisen

A torchlight procession is held in Daisen, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 6, 2026, to offer prayer for safety on Mt. Daisen, a day before a ceremony is held on its summit marking the start of the summer climbing season.

Defense forum in Singapore

Defense forum in Singapore

Security is tightened at a hotel in Singapore on May 29, 2026, before a three-day defense forum called Shangri-La Dialogue opens later in the day.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. off to Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. off to Japan

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a speech at an airport in Manila on May 26, 2026, before flying to Tokyo for a four-day state visit to Japan.

US: Colombian Overseas Election Opens With Long Lines and Operational Problems 3

Colombians living abroad began casting their ballots on Monday, May 25, in the country's presidential election, with polling sites open across 67 countries. In the U.S., long lines outside polling stations and operational issues at several consulates left many voters reportedly unable to cast their ballots before polling sites closed on the first day.

US: Colombian Overseas Election Opens With Long Lines and Operational Problems 2

Colombians living abroad began casting their ballots on Monday, May 25, in the country's presidential election, with polling sites open across 67 countries. In the U.S., long lines outside polling stations and operational issues at several consulates left many voters reportedly unable to cast their ballots before polling sites closed on the first day.

US: Colombian Overseas Election Opens With Long Lines and Operational Problems

Colombians living abroad began casting their ballots on Monday, May 25, in the country's presidential election, with polling sites open across 67 countries. In the U.S., long lines outside polling stations and operational issues at several consulates left many voters reportedly unable to cast their ballots before polling sites closed on the first day.

US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi 2

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

US: Woman Killed After SUV Swept Away in Flash Flood in Petal, Mississippi

A woman was killed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, after her SUV was swept away by floodwaters near Walmart in Petal, Mississippi, during a flash flood emergency. Witnesses attempted to help her escape, but the vehicle flipped upside down before she could get out. Officials said the investigation remains active.

Turkey: Aston Villa Fans Revel in Istanbul Streets Ahead of Europa League Final

Aston Villa fans gathered in Istanbul ahead of the UEFA Europa League final. The video was filmed on May 19, the day before the game, showing Aston Villa fans dancing and singing on the street.

Japan emperor, empress leave Ehime

Japan emperor, empress leave Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Ehime Gov. Tokihiro Nakamura before their departure from Matsuyama Airport in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026, following their two-day trip to the western Japan prefecture. (Pool photo)

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako are greeted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 16, 2026, before departing for a two-day trip to Ehime Prefecture, where they will attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day.

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako are greeted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 16, 2026, before departing for a two-day trip to Ehime Prefecture, where they will attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day.

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 16, 2026, before departing for a two-day trip to Ehime Prefecture, where they will attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day.

New train for Shinano express

KASUGAI, Japan, May 13 Kyodo - Central Japan Railway Co. unveils to the press the interior of its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029. (Kyodo)

New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils to the press the interior of its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars (L) for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars (L) for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

Tightened security in Beijing

Tightened security in Beijing

A security officer stands guard in Beijing on May 12, 2026, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump's planned arrival in the Chinese capital for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tightened security in Beijing

Tightened security in Beijing

A security officer stands guard in Beijing on May 12, 2026, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump's planned arrival in the Chinese capital for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Tightened security in Beijing

Tightened security in Beijing

Security officers stand guard in Beijing on May 12, 2026, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump's planned arrival in the Chinese capital for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

[Breaking News]Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

TOKYO, Japan, May 1 Kyodo - Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan and Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani a former unified bantamweight world champion, pose after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their world title boxing match at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

Boxing: Weigh-in for WBC bantamweight bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for WBC bantamweight bout

WBC bantamweight world champion Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan and challenger Kazuto Ioka of Japan, who is aiming to become Japan's first five-division men's boxing world champion, lock eyes after clearing their weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their title match.

Boxing: Weigh-in for WBC bantamweight bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for WBC bantamweight bout

WBC bantamweight world champion Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan and challenger Kazuto Ioka of Japan, who is aiming to become Japan's first five-division men's boxing world champion, pose after clearing their weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their title match.

Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a government plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 1, 2026, for a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves before getting on board a government plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 1, 2026, for a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a government plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 1, 2026, for a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Junto Nakatani of Japan, a former unified bantamweight world champion, poses after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before a world title boxing match against undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Junto Nakatani of Japan, a former unified bantamweight world champion, poses after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before a world title boxing match against undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Junto Nakatani of Japan, a former unified bantamweight world champion, poses after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before a world title boxing match against undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before a world title boxing match against Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before a world title boxing match against Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan and Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, lock eyes after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their world title boxing match at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (C, L) of Japan and Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani (C, R), a former unified bantamweight world champion, pose after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their world title boxing match at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan and Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, shake hands after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their world title boxing match at Tokyo Dome.

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Boxing: Weigh-in for Inoue-Nakatani world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan and Japanese challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, pose after clearing the weigh-in in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, a day before their world title boxing match at Tokyo Dome.

China: Video Shows Water Freezing Instantly Inside Sealed Bottle in Shaanxi

On January 2, 2026, in Shaanxi, a video captured a woman holding a bottle of mineral water outdoors on a cold winter day. The footage showed that when she gently shook the sealed bottle, the clear liquid inside suddenly turned into ice within seconds. The freezing process happened right before the camera, with the water changing from transparent to solid almost instantly, creating a visually dramatic and surprising effect.

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Photo taken at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, shows the "masakaki" ritual offering (L) sent by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the Shinto shrine's three-day spring festival. Takaichi, who had routinely visited the shrine before taking office last October, appears to have sent the offering instead of visiting.

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Photo taken at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, shows the "masakaki" ritual offering (L) sent by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the Shinto shrine's three-day spring festival. Takaichi, who had routinely visited the shrine before taking office last October, appears to have sent the offering instead of visiting.

China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.