Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 15, 2026.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 15, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

UK: Over 1,000 Cyclists Take Part in Naked Bike Ride in London

More than 1,000 cyclists took part in London's annual World Naked Bike Ride on Sunday, June 14. The event has been held in the capital every year since 2004 in protest against oil dependency and car culture, while celebrating body freedom.

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Rome on June 15, 2026, following a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at ending their war. (Pool photo)

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Rome on June 15, 2026, following a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at ending their war. (Pool photo)

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Rome on June 15, 2026, following a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at ending their war. (Pool photo)

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Rome on June 15, 2026, following a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at ending their war. (Pool photo)

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japan PM meets press in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Rome on June 15, 2026, following a U.S.-Iran deal aimed at ending their war. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a joint press event with her Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press event with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a joint press event held following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a joint press event held following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a joint press event held following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni attend a press event following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni attend a press event following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

El Salvador: Giant World Cup Inflatable Ball Rolls Through Streets Amid Inclement Weather

A giant inflatable soccer ball used as a World Cup promotional display broke free from its structure during heavy rain and strong winds. The ball rolled through the streets of Zona Rosa, drawing the attention of drivers and pedestrians who witnessed the unusual scene. According to the person who took the videos, the ball came out of Bambú Plaza.

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) hugs her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a welcome ceremony in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a welcome ceremony in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

apan-Italy summit

apan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a welcome ceremony in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a welcome ceremony in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area 2

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

UK: Thousands Join Counter-Protest Against Far-Right March in Brighton

Anti-immigration group South East Patriots held a "Stop the Boats" march in Brighton city center on Saturday, June 13, drawing around 300 supporters. A counter-protest under the banner of Carnival Against Fascism drew an estimated 4,000 people. Police deployed riot officers after items were thrown, and eight people were arrested on charges including assaulting a police officer, breach of the peace, and possession of a pyrotechnic item.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L) reacts while Denzel Dumfries of the Netherlands runs after the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo leaves the stadium on a wheelchair after injuring his left knee during a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Hiroki Ito (21) and Daichi Kamada (15) vie for the ball with Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) heads the ball before Daichi Kamada (15) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) heads the ball before Daichi Kamada (15) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daichi Kamada (15) vies for the ball with Memphis Depay (10) of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman (foreground) instructs his players in the second half of the country's World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) celebrates his team's second goal scored by Daichi Kamada while Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands reacts in the background in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (R) vies for the ball with Frenkie de Jong of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (R) falls after vying for the ball with Frenkie de Jong of the Netherlands in the first half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) tries to clear the ball ahead of Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The opening ceremony is held at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026, ahead of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

US: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding Near Waco, Texas, Cars Stranded

Heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding in the Waco area of central Texas on Sunday night, June 14. Central and southern McLennan County recorded the highest totals, with rainfall estimated between three and five inches. Multiple vehicles were stranded in floodwaters on southbound I-35 between Waco and Hewitt, prompting rescue operations by first responders.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Smoke rise above buildings in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following a Russian missile and drone attack.

War in Ukraine

War in Ukraine

Smoke rise above buildings in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following a Russian missile and drone attack.

China: Meerkat Falls off Wooden Post at Chengdu Zoo

A meerkat at the Chengdu Happy Valley animal exhibit in Sichuan province was caught on video sitting on a wooden post, its distinctive dark eye circles drawing attention from nearby visitors. The animal appeared calm as it watched the crowd. Without warning, it lost its balance and tumbled off the post to the ground, prompting laughter from onlookers.

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (front, L) and her daughter Princess Kako (far L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japan Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (far L) and her daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) meet Kyrgyz women with hearing impediments at Tsukuba University of Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture on June 13, 2026. (Pool photo)