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U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

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U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

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U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

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U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

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U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Iwakuni base opens on U.S.-Japan friendship day

U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, opens to the general public on May 3, 2026, during a U.S.-Japan friendship day event.

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Hiroshima flower festival

Hiroshima flower festival

The "flame of peace" burns on top of an 8-meter tower decorated with some 8,000 flower pots at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on May 3, 2026, the opening day of a three-day flower festival.

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Hiroshima flower festival

Hiroshima flower festival

The "flame of peace" burns on top of an 8-meter tower decorated with some 8,000 flower pots at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on May 3, 2026, the opening day of a three-day flower festival.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan takes on challenger Kazuto Ioka of Japan in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan takes on challenger Kazuto Ioka of Japan in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan defends his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka (back) in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after laying a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day 2

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a toast during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) speaks during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) speaks during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) is pictured at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3, 2026, prior to flying to Australia after winding up her trip to Vietnam.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3, 2026, prior to flying to Australia after winding up her trip to Vietnam.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3, 2026, prior to flying to Australia after winding up her trip to Vietnam.

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UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found 2

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (R) controls the ball during an English Premier League football match against Newcastle United in Newcastle, England, on May 2, 2026.

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Football: Premier League

Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (L) and Newcastle United's Lewis Miley jump for the ball during an English Premier League football match in Newcastle, England, on May 2, 2026.

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