Ireland: Hundreds Rally Outside Parliament Demanding Justice for Yves Sakila

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Leinster House in Dublin on May 21, demanding a full, transparent, and independent investigation into the death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died on May 15, 2026, after being restrained by security guards outside Arnotts on Henry Street.

Lilac festival in Sapporo

Lilac festival in Sapporo

Lilac flowers are in full bloom at annual Sapporo Lilac Festival in Odori Park in central Sapporo in northern Japan on May 20, 2026.

Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows the main hall of Dazaifu Temmangu shrine in Dazaifu in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, unveiled to the media following the first full-scale renovation in 124 years.

Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows the main hall of Dazaifu Temmangu shrine in Dazaifu in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, unveiled to the media following the first full-scale renovation in 124 years.

Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows the main hall of Dazaifu Temmangu shrine in Dazaifu in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, unveiled to the media following the first full-scale renovation in 124 years.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe (C) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14, 2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14,2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda's earnings results for FY 2025

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Toshihiro Mibe speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 14,2026. Honda posted a net loss of 423.94 billion yen in fiscal 2025, its first-full year net loss since its 1957 listing, but it expects to swing back to profitability in fiscal 2026.

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park straddling Tachikawa and Akishima in western Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park straddling Tachikawa and Akishima in western Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park straddling Tachikawa and Akishima in western Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies

Shirley poppies are in full bloom at Showa Kinen Park straddling Tachikawa and Akishima in western Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

Italy: Pussy Riot, FEMEN Storm Venice Biennale in Anti-Russia Protest

Around 50 activists from Pussy Riot and FEMEN stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, during its opening preview marking Russia's first return to the prestigious art fair since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wearing pink balaclavas and setting off colored smoke flares, protesters chanted for over 30 minutes. Italian police blocked entry to the pavilion, which temporarily closed its doors. The group dispersed without confrontation.

US: Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre Closes Indefinitely After Electrical Fire

A fire broke out at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on Monday, May 4, forcing the iconic venue to close indefinitely. The blaze started around 10 a.m. in the electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors of the century-old building. Firefighters extinguished the fire but reported substantial damage to the fourth floor. One firefighter sustained minor injuries. The Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order to the theater.

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

China: Truck Spins 360 Degrees on Icy Highway, Regains Control Without Crashing

On December 19, 2025, on an icy highway in Gansu, China, a cargo truck lost traction and spun a full 360 degrees across the frozen road, briefly facing oncoming traffic. Despite the dangerous conditions, the driver kept the truck upright, avoided other vehicles and barriers, and steered back into the correct lane. The truck then pulled over and came to a stop as traffic resumed.

Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

People stroll amid wisteria flowers in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

People stroll amid wisteria flowers in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

People stroll amid wisteria flowers in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers are in full bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 18, 2026.

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers are in full bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 18, 2026.

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers are in full bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 18, 2026.

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers in eastern Japan

Nemophila flowers are in full bloom at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 18, 2026.

[Breaking News]Ancient cherry tree in Japan

MIHARU, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - A full-bloomed cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years is illuminated in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu." (Kyodo)

Japan: Nara’s Wild Deer Spotted Eating Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture are in full bloom, and deer were seen enjoying the blossoms on Sunday, April 5. In Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild sika deer considered sacred in Shinto tradition freely roam, deer are frequently spotted in spring eating fallen cherry blossom petals from the ground as well as flowers blooming directly on the branches. According to the filmer, deer standing on their hind legs to feed is a rare sight even in Nara Park.

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A full-bloomed cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years is illuminated in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Iceland: Complete Rainbow Arc Spotted Stretching Across Reykjavik Sky

A stunning full arch rainbow was spotted over Reykjavik, Iceland on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, lighting up the sky in a breathtaking display of color.

Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 2

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 3

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide 2

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

China: Two Cars Collide at Intersection, Nearly Hit Pedestrian in Hunan

A pedestrian in Taoyuan County, China, narrowly escaped injury on December 21, 2025, after two cars collided at full speed at a busy intersection and slid toward bystanders. The person calmly walked through the gap between the spinning vehicles and continued on, completely unhurt.

Japan: Cherry Blossoms Paint Tokyo Pink as Spring Arrives 2

Cherry blossoms have been in bloom across Tokyo's parks and roadsides, painting the city in soft shades of pink and bringing joy to residents enjoying the fleeting beauty of spring. Over the weekend, crowds of people flocked to the streets and parks to enjoy hanami, the traditional custom of viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom.