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1 month after Kumamoto quake

Workers gather in front of a stand set up for flower offerings at Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture. Seven people died at the shopping complex in an explosion following the earthquake.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

Workers gather in front of a stand set up for flower offerings at Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture. Seven people died at the shopping complex in an explosion following the earthquake.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

Humanoid robots stand in formation ahead of the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Japan top spokesman visits Aeon Mall explosion site

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows on Aug. 21, 2026, at a flower stand at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping complex in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, to pay respects to the seven people killed there in a July 28 gas explosion triggered by a powerful earthquake in the region.

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Japan top spokesman visits Aeon Mall explosion site

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows on Aug. 21, 2026, at a flower stand at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping complex in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, to pay respects to the seven people killed there in a July 28 gas explosion triggered by a powerful earthquake in the region.

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UK: Thousands Gather in Trafalgar Square for Vigil Honoring Jason Arday

Tens of thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square in London on Monday, August 17, for a vigil honoring Jason Arday, the 41-year-old former Cambridge professor found dead at his home on Friday. The vigil, organized by Stand Up to Racism, included a minute's silence and tributes from MPs and campaigners following Arday's recent resignation amid plagiarism accusations.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Day after car crash into LGBT parade in Berlin

People stand in front of flowers and candles placed at a makeshift memorial in central Berlin on July 26, 2026, a day after a vehicle driven by a man plowed through a crowd of revelers taking part in a nearby parade for sexual minorities, leaving one person dead and about 30 injured.

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Day after car crash into LGBT parade in Berlin

People stand in front of flowers and candles placed at a makeshift memorial in central Berlin on July 26, 2026, a day after a vehicle driven by a man plowed through a crowd of revelers taking part in a nearby parade for sexual minorities, leaving one person dead and about 30 injured.

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[Breaking News]4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

NARA, Japan, July 8 Kyodo - Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city. (Kyodo)

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

NARA, Japan, July 8 Kyodo - Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city. (Kyodo)

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city.

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city.

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China: Duck Carries Trapped Chicken to Safety on Its Back

On June 18, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, a duck spotted a black chicken stuck on floating weeds near a reservoir wall and swam over to help. The duck let the chicken stand on its back and carried it toward the shore, waiting patiently until the chicken made it safely onto land.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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US: Fireworks Stand Catches Fire in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

A fireworks stand caught fire in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 20, causing explosions and forcing a nearby road closure. No injuries were reported.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers stand on guard near Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers stand on guard near Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 10, 2026, the eve of the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Police officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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Tightened security in Beijing

Police officers stand guard in Beijing on May 15, 2026, during the second day of summit talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

Police officers stand guard at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on May 14, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Chinese capital for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Tightened security in Beijing

Security officers stand guard in Beijing on May 12, 2026, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump's planned arrival in the Chinese capital for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China: Off-Road Team Rescues Camel Trapped in Wire Fencing in Inner Mongolia

On April 24, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rescue mission unfolding along a desert crossing route from the sacred tree area of the Ulan Buh Desert to Ji’aobao. Members of an off-road team spotted a camel that had been stuck for three to four days, its leg tightly entangled in wire fencing. The team leader carefully crouched down and began cutting away the metal wires wrapped around the animal’s leg, taking care not to cause further injury. The camel appeared exhausted and weak, remaining motionless even after being freed, its legs stiff from prolonged restraint. The video ended with the camel gradually managing to stand up, wobbling at first before stabilizing itself as the rescuers looked on.

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UK: Tens of Thousands March in London in Stand Against Far-Right Extremism

Tens of thousands of people marched through central London on March 28, in what organizers called the largest ever anti-far-right demonstration in British history. The march was organized by the Together Alliance, a coalition of approximately 500 groups including trade unions and anti-racism campaigners, with police estimating the crowd at around 50,000.

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GSDF officer arrested over alleged entry into Chinese Embassy in Tokyo

Police officers stand guard in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, after a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member was arrested earlier in the day on suspicion of unlawfully entering the embassy.

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UK: Golders Green Rally in Solidarity With Jewish Community After Arson Attack

Activist groups hosted an urgent public rally on Monday, March 23, in Golders Green, London, in response to the arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances. The event brought together campaigners and allies to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and demand stronger action against antisemitism.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Anastasiia Bagiian (C, L) of Russia poses for a photo with her guide at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's 10-kilometer interval start classic vision impaired at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on March 11, 2026, alongside Leonie Maria Walter (2nd from R) of Germany. Silver medalist Simona Bubenickova of the Czech Republic (far L) refused to stand close to the Russian winner.

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China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

Security officers stand guard at Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, as a passenger train bound for Pyongyang awaits departure, marking the resumption of a train service between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Police officers stand guard near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Police officers stand guard on March 5, 2026, near the Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Security officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Security officers stand guard in front of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Security officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Police officers stand guard near Tiananmen Gate in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team throws a ball to a fan in the stand prior to a warm-up game against the Hanshin Tigers at Kyocera Dome Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 3, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Canadian women's speed skating team pursuit members (C) stand on the podium after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 17, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, alongside Dutch (L) and Japanese team members, who won silver and bronze, respectively.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Canadian women's speed skating team pursuit members (C) stand on the podium after winning gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 17, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, alongside Dutch (L) and Japanese team members, who won silver and bronze, respectively.

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Election in Bangladesh

Security forces stand guard in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, on Feb. 12, 2026, during a parliamentary election.

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China: Tourist Thrown From Horse on Snowy Trail in Jilin

A tourist was thrown from a horse while riding on snow in Changbai Mountain, Jilin, on January 16, 2026. The rider fell into a shallow ditch after the horse suddenly jolted but was able to stand up with help, and no serious injuries were reported.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Police officers stand on guard in front of the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.

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Ruling on shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Police officers stand on guard in front of the Nara District Court in Nara on Jan. 21, 2026, ahead of a ruling on Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The court sentenced him to life in prison for killing Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in July 2022.