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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela. The right-hander will start in the game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela. The right-hander will start in the game.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Venezuela

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out in Miami, Florida, on March 12, 2026, two days ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela. The right-hander will start in the game.

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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Pitcher Michael Soroka of Canada attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against the United States. The right-hander will start in the game.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Pitcher Logan Webb of the United States attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada. The right-hander will start in the game.

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World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Canada

Pitcher Logan Webb of the United States attends a press conference in Houston, Texas, on March 12, 2026, a day ahead of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Canada. The right-hander will start in the game.

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U.N. resolution on Iran's attacks on neighbors

Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya (front, C) announces Russia will abstain from a vote on a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution demanding a halt to Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors during a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 11, 2026.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos 2

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

People protest 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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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. 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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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. 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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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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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. 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

Photo taken on March 5, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on March 5, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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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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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (L) receives a hug from her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves to spectators after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows 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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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows 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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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows 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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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows 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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Honda to launch CR-V sixth model in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the hybrid version of the sixth model of Honda Motor Co.'s CR-V sport utility vehicle. The automaker will launch the model, already available in North America, Europe and other parts of the world, the following day in the Japanese market.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) meets the press alongside his interpreter Will Ireton during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flag is handed over to the presidents of the French regions that will host the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flag is handed over to the presidents of the French regions that will host the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flag is handed over to the presidents of the French regions that will host the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Philippine Vice President Duterte

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference in Manila on Feb. 18, 2026, declaring she will run in the 2028 presidential election.

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Hamburger chain Lotteria renamed after 54 years

Combined photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026, shows Lotteria (top) and Zotteria hamburger chain signs. Lotteria, open since 1972, will be renamed Zetteria after restaurant operator Zensho Holdings Co. acquired Lotteria outlets in 2023.

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[Breaking News]Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 6 Kyodo - Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1. (Kyodo)

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Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki (L), winner of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, practices at his Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2026. He will fight for promotion to the ultimate rank of yokozuna at the March tournament in Osaka.

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Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki (L), winner of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament, practices at his Ajigawa stable in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2026. He will fight for promotion to the ultimate rank of yokozuna at the March tournament in Osaka.

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US: Teachers’ Strike Continues in San Francisco as Schools Remain Closed

More than 1,000 San Francisco Unified School District teachers, including parents and students, rallied on Tuesday, February 10, on the second day of a teachers’ strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the district. Following 11 months of failed contract negotiations, SFUSD announced that schools will remain closed for a third day on Wednesday.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A man cycles past a kiosk with a painting of a tandem bike on Feb. 2, 2026, in Milan, which will co-host the Milan Cortina Olympics later in the month.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is pictured during fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami takes fielding practice at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani smiles as he walks to a field at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, to train independently of the team. Ohtani will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March, ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured at the club's training facility before the start of a session training independently of the team in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto trains independently at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani (R)plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani plays catch at the club's facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 9, 2026, as he trains independently of the team. He will play for Japan's national team in the World Baseball Classic in March ahead of the start of the new Major League Baseball season.

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Toyota CFO Kon to replace Sato as CEO from April 1

Toyota Motor Corp. Chief Financial Officer Kenta Kon (R) and Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2026, after the company announced Kon will succeed Sato as CEO, effective April 1.