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Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

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Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

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Japan-South Korea security talks

Japan-South Korea security talks

(from L) Japanese Vice Defense Minister for International Affairs Koji Kano, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi, South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon Joo and South Korean Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo Hee pose before vice minister-level "two-plus-two" bilateral security talks in Seoul on May 7, 2026.

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Japan-South Korea security talks

Japan-South Korea security talks

Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi (L) and South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon Joo shake hands before vice minister-level "two-plus-two" bilateral security talks in Seoul on May 7, 2026.

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China: Bystander Dives Into Lake to Save Toddler and Grandmother in Chongqing

A bystander rescued a two-year-old boy and his grandmother after both became stranded in a lake in Chongqing, China, on April 17. The child had fallen into the water at a tourist area, and his grandmother jumped in to save him despite being unable to swim. A man quickly dived in and kept the pair afloat while bystanders on shore extended poles to pull them to safety. Both were brought to shore without serious injuries.

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[Breaking News]BOJ policy-setting meeting

TOKYO, Japan, April 28 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, following a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Kyodo)

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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Japan-Indonesia defense talks

Japan-Indonesia defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin sign documents for a pact on expanding defense cooperation between the two countries during a meeting in Jakarta on May 4, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (R) poses with teammates after hitting a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: White Sox vs. Angels

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a two-run home run, his 14th of his MLB rookie season, in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 4, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

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Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) takes a selfie with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi and children before a meeting between the leaders of the two countries in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

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Hakata Dontaku festival

Hakata Dontaku festival

The two-day Hakata Dontaku festival begins in Fukuoka on May 3, 2026, with people clad in colorful costumes taking part in its main parade in the southwestern Japan city.

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Hakata Dontaku festival

Hakata Dontaku festival

The two-day Hakata Dontaku festival begins in Fukuoka on May 3, 2026, with people clad in colorful costumes taking part in its main parade in the southwestern Japan city.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a two-run home run to Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning of a baseball game on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a two-run home run to Jordan Walker (back) of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning of a baseball game on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki allows a two-run home run to Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning of a baseball game on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a two-run home run to Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning of a baseball game on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki allows a two-run home run to Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning of a baseball game on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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US: Two-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation at USF Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg

A two-alarm fire broke out at the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg on Saturday, May 2. Flames burst from the roof, sending a large plume of smoke visible from miles away. The building was evacuated with no injuries reported, and the cause remained under investigation, with police declaring it a hazmat situation.

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US: Pro-Palestinian Protest at Columbia University on Anniversary of Hind’s Hall

Pro-Palestinian students and faculty gathered outside Columbia University on Thursday, April 30, marking the two-year anniversary of Hind's Hall, chanting "ceasefire now" and calling for the release of detainees in Gaza. The group later marched toward the City University of New York as part of the demonstration.

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Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

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[Breaking News]Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 24 Kyodo - Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto reacts after reaching first base on his go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto reacts after reaching first base on his go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto hits a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto hits a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto hits a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto hits a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto hits a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 29, 2026.

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Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 3

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is pictured during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is pictured during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Miami Marlins' Agustin Ramirez (2nd from L) advances to third on throwing error by Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (17) during the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is pictured during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing six innings in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing six innings in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing six innings in a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after pitching against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after failing to strike out Miami Marlins' Connor Norby in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani reacts after allowing a single by Miami Marlins' Owen Caissie during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani reacts as Miami Marlins' Christopher Morel (5) scores on an RBI single by Kyle Stowers in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out Miami Marlins' Agustin Ramirez to end the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28, 2026.

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