Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Masashi Ozaki acknowledges the fans after winning the Japan PGA Championship at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 19, 1971, for his first career win. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after giving an interview following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani meets the press following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player earned his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

Santeri Hostikka (C) and players of HJK celebrate 5-0 win after extra play of the football UEFA Conference League first qualifying round 2nd leg match between HJK Helsinki and NSI Runavik Faroe Islands in Helsinki, Finland, on July 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

Football - UEFA Conference League - HJK vs NSI Runavik

HJK fans celebrate 5-0 win after extra play of the football UEFA Conference League first qualifying round 2nd leg match between HJK Helsinki and NSI Runavik Faroe Islands in Helsinki, Finland, on July 17, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ELSA PAAKKINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Elsa Paakkinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

TOKYO, Japan, July 4 Kyodo - Japanese novelist Akira Otani delivers a speech in London on July 3, 2025, after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing. (Kyodo)

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

The English version of Japanese novelist Akira Otani's crime novel "The Night of Baba Yaga" is displayed on a bookstore shelf in downtown London on July 3, 2025. Otani was given the best translated crime novel prize at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

The English version of Japanese novelist Akira Otani's crime novel "The Night of Baba Yaga" is displayed on a bookstore shelf in downtown London on July 3, 2025. Otani was given the best translated crime novel prize at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani (R), alongside translator Sam Bett, meets the press after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards in London on July 3, 2025, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani (C) is given the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards during an award ceremony in London on July 3, 2025, alongside translator Sam Bett (L), becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani delivers a speech in London on July 3, 2025, after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Otani wins U.K. award

Japanese novelist Akira Otani delivers a speech in London on July 3, 2025, after winning the best translated crime novel prize for "The Night of Baba Yaga" at the Dagger Awards, becoming her country's first to win the major British award for crime and mystery writing.

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (L) is congratulated by Shohei Ohtani after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (far R) high-fives pitcher Roki Sasaki after the right-hander earned his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (far R) smiles after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) meets the press after earning his first MLB win in a game against the Atlanta Braves in the early hours of May 4, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) guides Pope Francis (L) to his chair during his arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) speaks during the arrival ceremony for Pope Francis (R) at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

(L-R) Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama stands for the national anthem of the United States during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

(L-R) Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama stands for the national anthem of the United States during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first Lady Michelle Obama (L) wave from the balcony with Pope Francis (C) in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

(L to R) First lady Michelle Obama , Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama wave from the balcony during an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) confers with Pope Francis (L) during an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with Pope Francis (R) during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) shakes hands with Pope Francis (L) during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) talks with Pope Francis (L) in an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) confers with Pope Francis (L) during an arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

(L-R) Pope Francis and U.S. President Barack Obama applaud during the arrival ceremony at the White House on September 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. The Pope begins his first trip to the United States at the White House followed by a visit to St. Matthew's Cathedral, and will then hold a Mass on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Photo by Win McNamee / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: Orioles vs. Royals

Baseball: Orioles vs. Royals

Baltimore Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano (C) high-fives a teammate in the dugout after leaving the mound during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 5, 2025. Sugano clinched his first MLB win as the Orioles beat the Royals 8-1.

Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

Brazil: People Celebrate As “I’m Still Here” Wins Oscar For Best International Feature Film 2

People across Brazil enthusiastically celebrated a historic moment as "I'm Still Here" won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on Sunday, March 2. The movie became the first Brazilian film to win the Best International Feature.

Brazil: People Celebrate As “I’m Still Here” Wins Oscar For Best International Feature Film

People across Brazil enthusiastically celebrated a historic moment as "I'm Still Here" won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on Sunday, March 2. The movie became the first Brazilian film to win the Best International Feature.

Skiing: Nordic Skiing World Championships

Skiing: Nordic Skiing World Championships

Yuna Kasai of Japan poses for a photo after winning the women's Nordic combined mass start normal hill event at the Nordic Skiing World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, on Feb. 27, 2025. Kasai is the first Japanese woman to win an individual world gold.

ISU European Figure Skating Championships

ISU European Figure Skating Championships

31.01.2025. Tallinn. 2025 ISU European Figure Skating Championships. Niina Petrõkina delivered a showstopping program in the women's free skate finals and won the gold, making history as the first Estonian to win the European title. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

ISU European Figure Skating Championships

ISU European Figure Skating Championships

31.01.2025. Tallinn. 2025 ISU European Figure Skating Championships. Niina Petrõkina delivered a showstopping program in the women's free skate finals and won the gold, making history as the first Estonian to win the European title. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

ISU European Figure Skating Championships

ISU European Figure Skating Championships

31.01.2025. Tallinn. 2025 ISU European Figure Skating Championships. Niina Petrõkina delivered a showstopping program in the women's free skate finals and won the gold, making history as the first Estonian to win the European title. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees