81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu prays in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu prays in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II. (Pool photo)

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits a nursery home for atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II. (Pool photo)

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits a nursery home for atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II. (Pool photo)

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far L) receives paper listing a set of demands during a meeting with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II. (Pool photo)

Japan: Ash Blankets Kagoshima City After Sakurajima Volcano Erupts 3

An eruption occurred on Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima Saturday evening, August 8, sending an ash plume up to 2,200 meters into the air. The eruption sent a moderate amount of ash drifting toward Kagoshima city, turning the sky dark within minutes.

Italy: Wildfire Breaks Out Above Tignale on Lake Garda’s Western Shore

A wildfire broke out Friday evening, August 8, in the mountains above Tignale, on the western shore of Italy's Lake Garda, prompting the evacuation of about 200 people as rescuers checked holiday homes used by tourists in the area.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (far L) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (far L) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (far L) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (2nd from L) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an infield single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back) receives paper listing a set of demands during a meeting with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Survivor Chiyoko Motomura, 87, speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Survivor Chiyoko Motomura, 87, speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with representatives of groups of atomic bomb survivors in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, after attending a memorial ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

People queue in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

People queue in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

People queue in front of the Peace Statue at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L) visits a history museum in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L) visits a history museum in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L) visits a history museum in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Prince Hisahito visits history museum in Hiroshima Pref.

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L) visits a history museum in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (L) is pictured after sawing a log during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (2nd from R) is briefed about how to prepare breakfast during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (front, L) is taught how to saw a log during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (front) saws a log during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (front) prepares breakfast with boy scouts during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (front) prepares breakfast with boy scouts during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 8, 2026. (Pool photo)

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki reads out the Peace Declaration during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki (3rd from L) prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares to place a wreath during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) observes a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony at Peace Park in Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, the exact time when a U.S. atomic bomb was dropped on the southwestern Japan city 81 years earlier in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Doves are released during a memorial ceremony held at Peace Park in Nagasaki on Aug. 9, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern Japan city in World War II.