Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi gives instructions to teammates in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (back, C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa head coach Hugo Henri Broos (C) instructs his players during first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A referee shows a red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane during the first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players celebrate after Julian Quinones (not seen) opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico fans celebrate after Julian Quinones opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (far L) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (far L) opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (L) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (L) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (C) reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (C) gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre gives instructions to his players in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.

US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate 3

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded. This video shows crowds of fans celebrating the victory in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate 2

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded.

US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded.

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field in Chicago on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field in Chicago on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field in Chicago on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field in Chicago on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Baseball: Royals vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Rate Field in Chicago on May 13, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki gives Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, the ball she threw for the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026, with Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki acting as catcher.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, reacts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Jun Endo, a Japanese footballer who plays for U.S. professional soccer team Angel City FC based in Los Angeles, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026, with Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki acting as catcher.

Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Kagoshima After Sakurajima Eruption Sends Plume 2,400 Meters High 2

Sakurajima volcano erupted on Tuesday, April 21 at around 10 a.m., sending a plume of smoke 2,400 meters above the crater. The volume of the eruption plume was described as slightly large. The April 21 eruption was the eighth explosion recorded at Sakurajima since the first of the year was observed on April 11. By the morning of April 22, volcanic ash had accumulated on car hoods and road surfaces in Kagoshima City. The city deployed water-spraying trucks to clean the ash from the streets.

Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Kagoshima After Sakurajima Eruption Sends Plume 2,400 Meters High

Sakurajima volcano erupted on Tuesday, April 21 at around 10 a.m., sending a plume of smoke 2,400 meters above the crater. The volume of the eruption plume was described as slightly large. The April 21 eruption was the eighth explosion recorded at Sakurajima since the first of the year was observed on April 11. By the morning of April 22, volcanic ash had accumulated on car hoods and road surfaces in Kagoshima City. The city deployed water-spraying trucks to clean the ash from the streets.

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

Auction for tea leaves

Auction for tea leaves

The season's first auction of the first harvest of Japanese green tea leaves is held on April 20, 2026, at a market in the city of Shizuoka in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka, a major green tea production area.

Auction for tea leaves

Auction for tea leaves

The season's first auction of the first harvest of Japanese green tea leaves is held on April 20, 2026, at a market in the city of Shizuoka in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka, a major green tea production area.

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura lays flowers at a cenotaph at the prefectural government office in the city of Kumamoto on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first in a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.