Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome, on June 15, 2026, before flying to France via Switzerland for a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome, on June 15, 2026, before flying to France via Switzerland for a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome, on June 15, 2026, before flying to France via Switzerland for a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) is greeted at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome, on June 15, 2026, before departing for France via Switzerland for a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japan PM Takaichi heads for France

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) is greeted at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino, near Rome, on June 15, 2026, before departing for France via Switzerland for a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arriving at Stansted Airport near London on June 13, 2026. Takaichi will visit Italy as well as Britain before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) arrives at Stansted Airport near London on June 13, 2026. Takaichi will visit Italy as well as Britain before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Stansted Airport near London on June 13, 2026. Takaichi will visit Italy as well as Britain before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Britain

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) arrives at Stansted Airport near London on June 13, 2026. Takaichi will visit Italy as well as Britain before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

10 years after deadly bus crash in central Japan

10 years after deadly bus crash in central Japan

Photo taken Jan. 15, 2026, shows a cenotaph for the victims of a 2016 ski trip charter bus crash near the accident site in the mountain resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, with flowers offered on its 10th anniversary the same day. The accident left 15 people dead and 26 injured, mostly college students.

10 years after deadly bus crash in central Japan

10 years after deadly bus crash in central Japan

Photo taken Jan. 15, 2026, shows a cenotaph for the victims of a 2016 ski trip charter bus crash near the accident site in the mountain resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, with flowers offered on its 10th anniversary the same day. The accident left 15 people dead and 26 injured, mostly college students.

10 years after deadly bus crash in central Japan

10 years after deadly bus crash in central Japan

Photo taken Jan. 15, 2026, shows a cenotaph for the victims of a 2016 ski trip charter bus crash near the accident site in the mountain resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, with flowers offered on its 10th anniversary the same day. The accident left 15 people dead and 26 injured, mostly college students.

Switzerland: Train Horns Sound in Geneva During Nationwide Tribute to Fire Victims

Geneva joined the rest of Switzerland on Friday, January 9, in observing a minute of silence at 2 p.m. to honor the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, a deadly blaze in the Swiss resort town on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people and left many others injured.

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko stroll in a vegetable field during a retreat in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 23, 2025.

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko stroll in a vegetable field during a retreat in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 23, 2025.

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko stroll in a vegetable field during a retreat in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 23, 2025.

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko stroll in a vegetable field during a retreat in the Nagano Prefecture resort town of Karuizawa, central Japan, on Aug. 23, 2025.

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito (C, L) and former Empress Michiko (C, R) arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Ex-Japan emperor, empress in Karuizawa for retreat

Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko arrive at JR Karuizawa Station in the summer resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 21, 2025, for a nine-day retreat. (Pool photo)

Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a summer forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, in the resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 25, 2025.

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a summer forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, in the resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 25, 2025.

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a summer forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, in the resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 25, 2025.

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a summer forum hosted by the Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, in the resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 25, 2025.

France: Superyacht Sea Lady II Catches Fire in Saint-Tropez 4

A 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, caught fire on Thursday, July 10, off the coast of the Mediterranean resort town of Saint-Tropez. Nearby vessels were moved away, and anti-pollution barriers were set up. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

France: Superyacht Sea Lady II Catches Fire in Saint-Tropez 5

A 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, caught fire on Thursday, July 10, off the coast of the Mediterranean resort town of Saint-Tropez. Nearby vessels were moved away, and anti-pollution barriers were set up. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. This video shows firefighters extinguishing the yacht fire.

France: Superyacht Sea Lady II Catches Fire in Saint-Tropez 3

A 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, caught fire on Thursday, July 10, off the coast of the Mediterranean resort town of Saint-Tropez. Nearby vessels were moved away, and anti-pollution barriers were set up. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

France: Superyacht Sea Lady II Catches Fire in Saint-Tropez 2

A 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, caught fire on Thursday, July 10, off the coast of the Mediterranean resort town of Saint-Tropez. Nearby vessels were moved away, and anti-pollution barriers were set up. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

France: Superyacht Sea Lady II Catches Fire in Saint-Tropez

A 41-meter superyacht, Sea Lady II, caught fire on Thursday, July 10, off the coast of the Mediterranean resort town of Saint-Tropez. Nearby vessels were moved away, and anti-pollution barriers were set up. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Turkey: Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Foça, İzmir 2

A wildfire broke out in Bozköy Aliağa, in İzmir on Wednesday, June 25, threatening the coastal resort town of Foça. Around 175 homes were evacuated, and approximately 550 residents were forced to leave the area in the Ilıpınar neighborhood of Foça.

Turkey: Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Foça, İzmir

A wildfire broke out in Bozköy Aliağa, in İzmir on Wednesday, June 25, threatening the coastal resort town of Foça. Around 175 homes were evacuated, and approximately 550 residents were forced to leave the area in the Ilıpınar neighborhood of Foça.

G7 financial meeting in Banff

G7 financial meeting in Banff

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato holds a press conference, following a three-day meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in the Canadian mountain resort town of Banff on May 22, 2025.

G7 financial meeting in Banff

G7 financial meeting in Banff

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato (L) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hold a press conference, following a three-day meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in the Canadian mountain resort town of Banff on May 22, 2025.

G7 finance meeting in Banff

G7 finance meeting in Banff

Finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries pose for a photo at the outset of the second day of a three-day meeting in the Canadian mountain resort town of Banff on May 21, 2025.

G7 finance meeting in Banff

G7 finance meeting in Banff

(from L, front row) Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pose for a photo at the outset of the second day of a three-day meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in the Canadian mountain resort town of Banff on May 21, 2025.

G7 finance meeting in Banff

G7 finance meeting in Banff

Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne (L) holds a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Sergii Marchenko in the Canadian mountain resort town of Banff on May 20, 2025, just ahead of a three-day meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries. Marchenko was invited to join part of the G7 discussions being chaired by Champagne.