Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

OTSU, Japan, June 10 Kyodo - Women wearing traditional Japanese court dresses attend an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock. (Kyodo)

US: Fire Engulfs Fairfield Inn in North Lincoln, Nebraska

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US: Dazzling Green Meteor Lights Up Mid-South Night Sky

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World Cup 2026 – US: Japan Supporters Clean Up Dallas Stadium After Netherlands Draw

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

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players line up ahead of their 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 (R) and Netherlands players line up ahead of their 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 players warm up ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico (L) and South Africa players line up ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players line up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

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Spain: Sagrada Família Lit Up in Spectacular Light Show After Historic Tower Blessing

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on the mound to hand the ball to manager Dave Roberts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on the mound to hand the ball to manager Dave Roberts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) is pictured after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe (back) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) is pictured after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe, allowing Jake Mangum (bottom, L) to score, during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe, allowing Tyler Callihan (back) to score, during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured on the mound after giving up a solo home run to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Tyler Callihan (back) during the fourth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani looks at the ball after giving up a solo home run to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Tyler Callihan during the fourth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region 2

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Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region

Devastating thunderstorms, including at least one reported tornado, tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night, June 9, causing significant damage in the Oxbow area. Environment Canada said golf ball-sized hail struck the Regina area, while wind gusts of up to 85 km/h were reported near Estevan and Yorkton. Footage shared on social meda shows what appears to be a cone-shaped funnel cloud and a tornado touching down near Oxbow.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

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Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

An woman wearing traditional Japanese court dress attends an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock.

Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

Women wearing traditional Japanese court dresses attend an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock.

Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

Women wearing traditional Japanese court dresses attend an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles during a warm-up ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

French Open tennis men's wheelchair singles winner Tokito Oda (R) of Japan and runner-up Alfie Hewett of Britain pose in Paris on June 6, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

French Open tennis women's singles winner, Russian Mirra Andreeva, (L) poses with runner-up Maja Chwalinska of Poland in Paris on June 6, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Maja Chwalinska of Poland poses after finishing as runner-up in the women's singles at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 6, 2026. She lost to Russian Mirra Andreeva in the final.

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Albania: Tirana Protesters Press Up Against Police Lines at Kushner Resort Rally

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Powerful typhoon hits Japan

Powerful typhoon hits Japan

A drugstore window is taped up in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan, on June 2, 2026, as Typhoon Jangmi moves north toward Japan's southernmost main island of Kyushu.

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) is briefed about flood control measures taken on the Arakawa River during a visit to Arakawa Museum of Aqua in Tokyo on June 1, 2026. The emperor inspected a floodgate set up near the museum the same day. (Pool photo)