Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows the Model A electric vehicle developed by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and possibly targeting the Japanese market, displayed on the final day of the three-day Taiwan Expo in Tokyo. Over 150 Taiwanese companies took part in the Taiwanese government-sponsored exhibition showcasing Taiwan's cutting-edge technologies.

Frozen food maker Nichirei resumes operations

Frozen food maker Nichirei resumes operations

A truck carrying frozen food products leaves a logistics center for the Nichirei Corp. group in Funabashi in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, on July 17, 2026. The company partially resumed operations at refrigerated warehouses the same day after supply chains were disrupted due to a cyberattack.

World Cup 2026 – England Fans Sing “Wonderwall” at Atlanta Pub Ahead of Argentina Semifinal

England fans were seen in a pub in Atlanta, Georgia, singing "Wonderwall" on Tuesday, July 14, ahead of the semifinal match against Argentina the next day.

World Cup 2026 – England Fans Sing “Hey Jude” at Atlanta Pub Ahead of Argentina Semifinal

England fans were seen in a pub in Atlanta, Georgia, singing "Hey Jude" on Tuesday, July 14, ahead of the semifinal match against Argentina the next day. The video was shot at Hudson Grille on Marietta St.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against England.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against England.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against England.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Combined photo shows Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and England head coach Thomas Tuchel attending their respective press conferences at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day before a World Cup football semifinal match between the two countries.

France: Fireworks and Drone Show Light Up Eiffel Tower for Bastille Day 2

A spectacular fireworks and drone show illuminated the Eiffel Tower to mark Bastille Day on July 13, 2026.

France: Fireworks and Drone Show Light Up Eiffel Tower for Bastille Day

A spectacular fireworks and drone show illuminated the Eiffel Tower to mark Bastille Day on July 13, 2026.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 13 Kyodo - The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling. (Kyodo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps is pictured after attending a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Photo taken with a 360-degree camera shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C, bottom) meeting the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

The opening ceremony for Mongolia's Naadam sport festival is held in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026, with several thousands of athletes from across the country taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Former Japan sumo grand champion Hakuho (C) attends the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

An archery competition is held following the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, wrestling and archery.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh attends the opening ceremony of the Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Naadam sport festival in Mongolia

Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attend the opening ceremony of Mongolia's Naadam sport festival in Ulaanbaatar on July 11, 2026. Several thousand athletes from across the country are taking part in the three-day competition that involves horse racing, archery and wrestling.