Shiga Bank and Ikeda Senshu Holdings Form Capital and Business Alliance

Shiga Bank and Ikeda Senshu Holdings Form Capital and Business Alliance

Shiga Bank and Ikeda Senshu Holdings Form Capital and Business Alliance. The photo shows, from left to right, Koichi Sakaguchi, President and CEO of Ikeda Senshu Holdings, and Shinya Kubota, President of Shiga Bank.=April 17,2026,Japan

Shiga Bank and Ikeda Senshu Holdings Form Capital and Business Alliance

Shiga Bank and Ikeda Senshu Holdings Form Capital and Business Alliance

Shiga Bank and Ikeda Senshu Holdings Form Capital and Business Alliance. The photo shows, from left to right, Koichi Sakaguchi, President and CEO of Ikeda Senshu Holdings, and Shinya Kubota, President of Shiga Bank.=April 17,2026,Japan

US: Tornado-Producing Storm Sweeps Through Kansas City Metropolitan Area 2

A tornado-producing storm swept through the Kansas City metropolitan area on Friday, April 17. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through the region. This video shows an ominous cloud looming over Gardner, Kansas, as a Tornado Warning was issued for the area.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Scene from Beirut

Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

Scene from Beirut

Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

Scene from Beirut

Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

Scene from Beirut

Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

Scene from Beirut

Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut, Lebanon, following Israeli attacks.

Robot marathon

Robot marathon

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

Robot marathon

Robot marathon

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

US: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, High Winds, and Power Outages to Middle Tennessee 2

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16 as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows strong winds whipping up dust and debris in Goodlettsville.

US: Power Flashes Spotted in Hermitage Amid Severe Storms in Middle Tennessee

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows power flashes spotted in Hermitage in Nashville.

Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on April 16, 2026, shows a damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following Russian drone attacks.

Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on April 16, 2026, shows a severely damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following Russian drone attacks.

Bird-shaped patch of snow on Mt. Fuji

Bird-shaped patch of snow on Mt. Fuji

Photo taken from Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, shows a bird-shaped patch of snow (red circle) on the Yamanashi-side slope of Mt. Fuji on April 17, 2026. The 3,776-meter mountain straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara performing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics en route to win Japan's first pairs gold. They announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Ryuichi Kihara (R) and Riku Miura posing for a photo after winning Japan's first pairs gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura (front) posing for a photo after winning Japan's first pairs gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

File photo taken in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026, shows Japanese figure skating pair Ryuichi Kihara (L) and Riku Miura posing for a photo after winning Japan's first pairs gold at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Figure skating: Olympic champion pair Miura, Kihara retire

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara, who won Japan's first pairs gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. The pair announced their retirement from competition on April 17, 2026.

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows, from left to right, racing driver Juju (Jujun Noda), Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, and Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E Operations.=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows the Porsche Formula E Team’s “Porsche 99X Electric Gen3.”=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo Formula E Race Talk Session

Tokyo,Japan Formula E Tokyo Race Talk Session. The photo shows racing driver Juju (Juju Noda).=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Asahi Kasei FY2026 Management Briefing

Asahi Kasei FY2026 Management Briefing

Asahi Kasei's FY2026 Management Briefing. The photo shows President Koshiro Kudo.=April 15,2026,Tokyo

Asahi Kasei FY2026 Management Briefing

Asahi Kasei FY2026 Management Briefing

Asahi Kasei's FY2026 Management Briefing. The photo shows President Koshiro Kudo.=April 15,2026,Tokyo

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen: The Great Adventure of the “Tsubame.” The photo shows the “Tsubame” being hoisted by a crane and loaded onto a barge after being transported by road to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

Kyushu Shinkansen: Tsubame's Great Adventure

The Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” on a grand adventure. The photo shows the Kyushu Shinkansen “Tsubame” (Series 800) being transported by road from the Kumamoto General Rolling Stock Depot to Kumamoto Port.=March 29,2026,Kumamoto

US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 4

This video shows a flooded millpond in South Milwaukee on Thursday, April 16. Severe storms brought heavy flooding to the city the night before, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

US: American Family Field Springs Leaks During Severe Milwaukee Storms

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes. This video shows the leaking situation inside American Family Field.

Tesla unveils Shanghai factory to media

SHANGHAI, China, April 15 Kyodo - Video taken on April 14, 2026, shows a Tesla Inc. factory in Shanghai, unveiled to the media the same day. The U.S. electric vehicle maker began shipments from the factory at the end of 2019 as its first overseas manufacturing base. (Kyodo)

Nikkei hits fresh intraday high

Nikkei hits fresh intraday high

A financial monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rise above the 59,000 line to hit a fresh intraday high on the morning of April 16, 2026, amid hopes for progress in ceasefire talks over the Iran war.

US: Brush Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, California, Prompting Evacuations

A brush fire erupted on the south end of Jurupa Valley, California, prompting evacuations of nearby residents on Wednesday, April 15. This video shows the smoke around 5 PM, filmed from Riverside across the Santa Ana River.

US: Michigan on Alert as Tornado Touches Down and Storms Sweep Across State

Severe storms swept across Michigan on Tuesday night, April 14, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds and widespread power outages to multiple counties. A tornado was reported on the ground in Montcalm County, with downed trees and debris reported in the area. Tornado warnings were also issued for Washtenaw County, while over 41,000 customers lost power across the state. This video shows the damage left by the severe storm in Ann Arbor.

Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

Photo taken on April 14, 2026, at Kumamoto airport in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, shows the image of Kumamoto Castle emblazoned on the body of a Solaseed Air plane. The special airplane, Go Forward Kumamoto, is aimed at supporting efforts to promote tourism and recovery from the two devastating earthquakes that hit the prefecture in April 2016.

Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

Photo taken on April 14, 2026, at Kumamoto airport in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, shows the image of Kumamoto Castle emblazoned on the body of a Solaseed Air plane. The special airplane, Go Forward Kumamoto, is aimed at supporting efforts to promote tourism and recovery from the two devastating earthquakes that hit the prefecture in April 2016.