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Japan PM Takaichi meets Tokyo Gov. Koike

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Tokyo Gov. Koike

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds talks with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Tokyo Gov. Koike

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (C, L) and Tetsuo Saito (C, R), co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, raise their fists during the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers have joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) reviews his match against debutant Sota Fujii after being beaten by him in Tokyo in December 2016. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Japan PM Takaichi presented dried persimmons

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) receives a box of dried persimmons produced in Fukushima Prefecture from Masao Uchibori (2nd from R), governor of the northeastern Japan prefecture, at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi presented dried persimmons

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) receives a box of dried persimmons produced in Fukushima Prefecture from Masao Uchibori (2nd from R), governor of the northeastern Japan prefecture, at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, jointly with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali (C) and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll (2nd from L). Mibe said Honda will return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani (front, R) and his teammates, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L), celebrate after defeating the United States 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 21, 2023.

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, accompanied by the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero (r) visit the Poniente Sur Civic Centre in Córdoba, where the information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident in which at least 41 people died and more than a hundred were injured has been set up. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, accompanied by the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero (r) visit the Poniente Sur Civic Centre in Córdoba, where the information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident in which at least 41 people died and more than a hundred were injured has been set up. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

King Felipe VI (c), accompanied by the Mayor of Cordoba, José María Bellido (l) and the Minister of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government, José Antonio Nieto (r) visit the Poniente Sur Civic Centre in the capital where the information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident in which at least 41 people died and more than a hundred were injured has been set up. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton (R) looks to get past Alex Jimenez of Bournemouth in an English Premier League football match on Jan. 19, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Italian Minister Economy & Finance, member of the League Giancarlo Giorgetti (L) talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure (R) prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

(L-R) Finnish Finance Minister, from right-wing populist political party True Finns, Riikka Katriina Purra talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure, the Dutch Minister of Finance, Eelco Heinen and the Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

(L to R) Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern, Will Arnett, John Bishop and Andra Day attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

(L to R) Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern, Will Arnett, John Bishop and Andra Day attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's LDP executive meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), also the head of the Liberal Democratic Party, attends the party's executive meeting in Tokyo, with LDP Vice President Taro Aso (R) and LDP Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki on Jan. 20, 2026, a day after announcing her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan's LDP executive meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R), also the head of the Liberal Democratic Party, attends the party's executive meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, a day after announcing her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva pose for a photo with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi with FIFA trophy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds up a miniature trophy of the FIFA World Cup gifted by former Brazil national football team defensive midfielder Gilberto Silva at the premier's office in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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March For Iran - Paris

A Protestor(R) holds a portraitof her brother who was killed during the recent protest in Iran as she take part in a demostration , during the “March for Iran” rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last shah of Iran at the Place Victor Hugo, in Paris on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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March For Iran - Paris

A Protestor(R) holds a portraitof her brother who was killed during the recent protest in Iran as she take part in a demostration , during the “March for Iran” rally in support of the Iranian people, called by supporters of the son of the last shah of Iran at the Place Victor Hugo, in Paris on January 18, 2026. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ministries Call for Minute s Silence for Adamuz Victims - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister for Housing and the Urban Agenda, Isabel Rodríguez; the Second Vice-President and Minister for Employment and the Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Sara Aagesen, during the minute's silence called by the Ministries of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Housing, Employment, and Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge in honour of the victims of the train accident in Adamuz, 19 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). The derailment of an Iryo train on Sunday caused a collision with an Alvia convoy, resulting in 39 deaths and more than 150 injured, according to provisional figures. The causes of the incident are still under investigation, although the transport minister said it was a "tremendously strange" accident. The President of the Government will travel to the scene of the accident on Monday, and later on Tuesday, the King and Queen of Spain will go to Córdoba to show their solidarity wit

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Ministries Call for Minute s Silence for Adamuz Victims - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister for Housing and the Urban Agenda, Isabel Rodríguez; the Second Vice-President and Minister for Employment and the Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Sara Aagesen, during the minute's silence called by the Ministries of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Housing, Employment, and Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge in honour of the victims of the train accident in Adamuz, 19 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). The derailment of an Iryo train on Sunday caused a collision with an Alvia convoy, resulting in 39 deaths and more than 150 injured, according to provisional figures. The causes of the incident are still under investigation, although the transport minister said it was a "tremendously strange" accident. The President of the Government will travel to the scene of the accident on Monday, and later on Tuesday, the King and Queen of Spain will go to Córdoba to show their solidarity wit

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Ministries Call for Minute s Silence for Adamuz Victims - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister for Housing and the Urban Agenda, Isabel Rodríguez; the Second Vice-President and Minister for Employment and the Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Sara Aagesen, during the minute's silence called by the Ministries of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Housing, Employment, and Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge in honour of the victims of the train accident in Adamuz, 19 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). The derailment of an Iryo train on Sunday caused a collision with an Alvia convoy, resulting in 39 deaths and more than 150 injured, according to provisional figures. The causes of the incident are still under investigation, although the transport minister said it was a "tremendously strange" accident. The President of the Government will travel to the scene of the accident on Monday, and later on Tuesday, the King and Queen of Spain will go to Córdoba to show their solidarity wit

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Ministries Call for Minute s Silence for Adamuz Victims - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister for Housing and the Urban Agenda, Isabel Rodríguez; the Second Vice-President and Minister for Employment and the Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Sara Aagesen, during the minute's silence called by the Ministries of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Housing, Employment, and Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge in honour of the victims of the train accident in Adamuz, 19 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). The derailment of an Iryo train on Sunday caused a collision with an Alvia convoy, resulting in 39 deaths and more than 150 injured, according to provisional figures. The causes of the incident are still under investigation, although the transport minister said it was a "tremendously strange" accident. The President of the Government will travel to the scene of the accident on Monday, and later on Tuesday, the King and Queen of Spain will go to Córdoba to show their solidarity wit

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La Liga - Atletico de Madrid v Deportivo Alaves

Atletico de Madrid's Alex Baena (r) and Deportivo Alaves' Abde Rebbach during La Liga match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Acero/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan defense chief visits U.S tech company in Washington

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (back, 2nd from R) meets with senior officials of data analysis company Palantir Technologies Inc. during a visit to Washington on Jan. 16, 2026. Their discussion focused on the use of AI and drone technologies in the defense field.

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BetPlay Dimayor League 2026 - Deportivo Pasto V Deportivo Independiente Medellin

Deportivo Pasto's Santiago Cordoba (L) and Joider Micolta (R) fight the ball with Independiente Medellin's Daniel Londono (C) during the BetPlay Dimayor League match between Deportivo Pasto (1) V Deportivo Independiente Medellin in Pasto, Colombia, January 18, 2026. Photo by: Sebastian Maya/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BetPlay Dimayor League 2026 - Deportivo Pasto V Deportivo Independiente Medellin

Deportivo Pasto's Joider Micolta (L) and Deportivo Independiente Medellin's Esneyder Mena (R) during the BetPlay Dimayor League match between Deportivo Pasto (1) V Deportivo Independiente Medellin in Pasto, Colombia, January 18, 2026. Photo by: Sebastian Maya/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BetPlay Dimayor League 2026 - Deportivo Pasto V Deportivo Independiente Medellin

Medellin's Kevin Mantilla (L) fights the ball with Pasto's Wilson Morelo (R) during the BetPlay Dimayor League match between Deportivo Pasto (1) V Deportivo Independiente Medellin in Pasto, Colombia, January 18, 2026. Photo by: Sebastian Maya/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BetPlay Dimayor League 2026 - Deportivo Pasto V Deportivo Independiente Medellin

Deportivo Pasto's Johan Caicedo (L) fights the ball with Medellin's Kevin Mantilla (R) during the BetPlay Dimayor League match between Deportivo Pasto (1) V Deportivo Independiente Medellin in Pasto, Colombia, January 18, 2026. Photo by: Sebastian Maya/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura (R) of Japan and compatriot Ren Nikaido smile after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura (R) of Japan and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Naoki Nakamura of Japan (R) and compatriot Ren Nikaido pose after winning the World Cup men's ski jumping silver and bronze, respectively, in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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NO TABLOIDS - 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival - Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER - (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb at 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco on January 18, 2026. The festival is ongoing until January 25. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NO TABLOIDS - 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival - Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER - (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb at 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco on January 18, 2026. The festival is ongoing until January 25. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NO TABLOIDS - 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival - Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER - (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb at 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco on January 18, 2026. The festival is ongoing until January 25. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NO TABLOIDS - 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival - Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER - (L-R) Pauline Ducruet, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Louis Ducruet and Camille Gottlieb at 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco on January 18, 2026. The festival is ongoing until January 25. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NO TABLOIDS - 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival - Monaco

NO TABLOIDS WEB & PRINT, BILDZEITUNG OUT, BILD.DE OUT, NO DAILY MAIL, NO DAILY MAIL GROUP, NO VOICI, NO CLOSER - (L-R) Pauline Ducruand, H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Louis Ducruand and Camille Gottlieb at 48th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco on January 18, 2026. The festival is ongoing until January 25. Photo by Bruno Bebert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM