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Emperor meets Japan Academy Prize winners

One of the recipients of the Japan Academy Prize gives a presentation about her research to Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front row, foreground), Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on June 13, 2026.

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Spain: Madrid Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heatwave

Madrid experienced extreme weather contrasts on Tuesday, as a sudden summer storm with strong winds struck the city following a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures to 41°C. The storm, which began shortly after 6 p.m., caught pedestrians off guard and forced the closure of El Retiro and five other historic parks.

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Spain: Truck Fire at Mercapalma Near Palma Airport Prompts Residents to Evacuate

A truck caught fire at the Mercapalma wholesale market in Palma de Mallorca, near Son Sant Joan Airport, on Monday, July 6, spreading to several other vehicles amid strong winds and dry conditions. The blaze reached a nearby settlement, prompting a precautionary evacuation, before firefighters brought it under control. Flight operations were not disrupted.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan and Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic hug each other after their match in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Bavi Batters Rota, Guam With Powerful Winds

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6 over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory near Guam, bringing sustained winds exceeding 150 mph and torrential rain. The storm also affected other parts of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan hug each other after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and catcher Dalton Rushing hug each other after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and catcher Dalton Rushing congratulate each other at the end of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and catcher Dalton Rushing hug each other after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 4, 2026.

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China: Poodles Appear to Bow to Each Other on Street in Shanxi

Two white poodles greeted each other near a street food stall in Xinzhou, Shanxi province, on June 19. Standing on their hind legs, both dogs raised their front paws and appeared to bow toward one another across the street. Their owners laughed at the unusual, polite-looking exchange.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Japan's food culture promoted in Beijing

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing hosts an event to promote Japanese dietary culture on July 2, 2026, with about 100 Chinese tasting sushi and other Japanese food.

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Japan's food culture promoted in Beijing

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing hosts an event to promote Japanese dietary culture on July 2, 2026, with about 100 Chinese tasting sushi and other Japanese food.

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Venezuela: Candilazo Phenomenon Turns Sky Red Days After Twin Quakes

Days after powerful twin earthquakes battered the country, residents of Venezuela witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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Venezuela: Skies Over Caracas Turn Red at Sunset Days After Deadly Earthquakes 2

Days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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Venezuela: Skies Over Caracas Turn Red at Sunset Days After Deadly Earthquakes

Days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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US: Snyder Fire Surges, Killing Three Firefighters Along Colorado-Utah Border

Thick smoke from the Snyder Fire darkened skies over Fruita, Colorado, near Grand Junction, as the lightning-sparked wildfire, which broke out Saturday in Utah along the Colorado border, merged with multiple other fires and surged to more than 29,000 acres.

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Pride Parade in New York

People advocating for the rights of LGBT and other sexual minorities take part in the annual Pride Parade in New York's Manhattan on June 28, 2026.

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Pride Parade in New York

People advocating for the rights of LGBT and other sexual minorities take part in the annual Pride Parade in New York's Manhattan on June 28, 2026.

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Pride Parade in New York

People advocating for the rights of LGBT and other sexual minorities take part in the annual Pride Parade in New York's Manhattan on June 28, 2026.

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Pride Parade in New York

People advocating for the rights of LGBT and other sexual minorities take part in the annual Pride Parade in New York's Manhattan on June 28, 2026.

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Venezuela: Powerful Quakes Level Buildings in La Guaira 2

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake and a magnitude 7.5 mainshock struck near Yumare, Venezuela, within seconds of each other on Wednesday, June 24, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas and triggering a tsunami advisory that was later rescinded. La Guaira, a port city north of Caracas, was among the hardest-hit areas.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players congratulate each other following the team's 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players congratulate each other following the team's 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players congratulate each other following the team's 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Japan industry minister Akazawa and IAEA chief Grossi

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of cooperation on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) and other issues at the ministry in Tokyo on June 23, 2026.

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Japan industry minister Akazawa and IAEA chief Grossi

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (L) and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi pose for a photo after signing a memorandum of cooperation on the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) and other issues at the ministry in Tokyo on June 23, 2026.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and other attendees offer silent prayers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L, front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L, front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L, front) and other leaders attend a working session at the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 17, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (C), U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and other leaders of the Group of Seven countries leave a summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (C), U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and other leaders of the Group of Seven countries leave a summit photo session in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

(From L) U.S. President Donald Trump, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni head to a Group of Seven summit working session following a photo session with other leaders in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.

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China: Crayfish Fights Desperately to Survive Boiling Pot

On April 30, 2026, inside a restaurant kitchen in Shangqiu, Henan, a lone crayfish was filmed gripping the edge of a pot of boiling red oil with its pincers, tail raised high to avoid the scalding liquid. When the chef added a large plate of other crayfish into the pot, the oil churned and steamed furiously, yet the solitary crayfish continued twisting and arching its body in a desperate fight to stay alive.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) attends a working dinner at the Group of Seven summit with other G7 leaders in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) attends a working dinner at the Group of Seven summit with other G7 leaders in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (back) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, attends a working dinner at the Group of Seven summit with other G7 leaders in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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UK: Protests Spread to England After Belfast Knife Attack

Anti-immigration protests spread to cities across England on Tuesday, June 9, fueled by social media outrage over a knife attack in Belfast. In London, a group of far-right protesters confronted police and chanted anti-immigration slogans. Demonstrations were also reported in other English cities. The unrest follows the charging of a Sudanese man with attempted murder over Monday's knife attack in northern Belfast.

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Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt 2

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

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Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

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China: Scooter Rider Unhurt After Thick Branch Falls on Her in Chaoshan

On May 26, 2026, surveillance footage from Chaoshan, Guangdong, China, captured a thick branch suddenly falling onto a woman riding an electric scooter. Her helmet cushioned the impact, and she got caught in the branch's Y-shaped fork but was unharmed. A nearby man quickly rushed over to free her and moved the branch aside to protect other passersby.

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Germany: Employees Injured as Lufthansa Boeing 787 Nose Gear Collapses at Frankfurt Airport

A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight LH450 suffered a nose landing gear collapse while parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, June 4, as the aircraft was being prepared for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles. No passengers were on board at the time, though several employees were injured, and the flight was cancelled with passengers reaccommodated on other flights to their final destinations.