[Breaking News]Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 15 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 54,000 on Jan. 14, 2026. (Kyodo)

Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 54,000 on Jan. 14, 2026.

Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 54,000 on Jan. 14, 2026.

Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

Nikkei index hits new closing high above 54,000

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 54,000 on Jan. 14, 2026.

Nikkei hits all-time closing high

Nikkei hits all-time closing high

A financial monitor in a building in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 53,000 on Jan. 13, 2026.

UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

Nikkei index hits closing high

Nikkei index hits closing high

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting a new all-time closing high on Jan. 6, 2026.

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Teresa Maria Bosso (SMI Roma Volley) hitting the ball during he match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Teresa Maria Bosso (SMI Roma Volley) hitting the ball during he match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Ludovica Tosini (Club Italia) hitting the ball during he match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Arianna Bovolenta (Club Italia) hitting the ball during he match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Nikoleta Perovic (SMI Roma Volley) hitting the ball in front of the Club Italia's defenze during the match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Martina Susio (Club Italia) hitting the ball during he match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Ludovica Guidi (SMI Roma Volley) hitting the ball in front of Club Italia's defense during the match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

hitting the ball in front of the Club Italia's defenze during the match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Martina Susio (Club Italia) hitting the ball during he match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

VOLLEY - Serie A2 Femminile - SMI Roma Volley vs Club Italia

Nikoleta Perovic (SMI Roma Volley) hitting the ball during the match of the Italian Women's 2 Volleyball League Day 15 between Roma Volley Club vs Club Italia on December 26, 2025 at Palatiziano in Rome, Italy

Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto high-fives his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the DeNA BayStars at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2025.

UK: Storm Bram Sends Huge Waves Crashing Into Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland

On Tuesday, December 9, Storm Bram swept through the UK and Ireland, bringing severe winds and flooding. This video shows big waves hitting the shore in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland.

Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto high-fives his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Rescuers distribute bottled water to people affected by flooding in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Flood-affected people are transported to safe areas by boat in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

A rescue boat is transported by a crane truck through a flooded street in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

People wade through a flooded area in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

This photo taken on Dec. 1, 2025 shows a flooded area in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match 3

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match 2

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

Philippines: Storm Surge Hits Coastal Area Ahead of Fung-wong Makes Landfall

This video shows storm surge hitting the coastal community of Purok Maya-Maya, Dingalan, Aurora Province on Sunday, November 9 as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approached the Philippines. Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

A resident wades through flood water in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Rescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Rescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

A man carries a woman on his back as he wades through flood water in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents wade through flood water in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents receive food provided by a local government unit inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Children play with a soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Rescuers use a boat to evacuate residents from a flooded area in Navotas City, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents are seen inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Evacuation - Philippines

Residents receive food provided by a local government unit inside an evacuation center as they take shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Manila, the Philippines, Nov. 10, 2025. Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall over Aurora province in the eastern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines on Sunday night, according to the state weather bureau. Fung-wong is the 21st tropical cyclone hitting the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Rouelle Umali/Xiinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM