Tokyo

Abandoned baby monkey charms Tokyo zoo visitors by befriending stuffed orangutan

Punch has had some differences with the other monkeys as he has tried to communicate with them, but zookeepers say that is part of the learning process and he is steadily integrating with the troop.

A baby Japanese macaque named Punch sits next to a stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, February 19, 2026.
Zanzibar.

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 The "family fireworks”, also known as the Country fireworks displayed three hours before midnight every year ahead of the main show at midnight, fill the sky over the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney on New Year's Eve on December 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

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A burned sauna stands in the yard of a home during the Flat Fire near Sisters, Oregon, U.S. August 25, 2025.

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A rich Israeli badminton legacy as Tokyo Olympics loom

Misha is now known as the face of Israeli badminton and wants to continue to influence the sport through coaching after his career is over.

Israeli badminton player Misha Zilberman

Israeli Athletics team set to take their marks at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Israeli hopes for an athletics medal is partially pointed towards Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko as she is a seasoned and experienced competitor who the local fans in the Holy Land have learned to love.

Israeli sprinter Diana Vaisman

Herbalife powers Israeli Olympians for upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Not just a financial sponsor, global nutrition giant provides supplemental products and scientific health experts to blue-and-white athletes.

Herbalife Nutrition

Israel's judokas to take center stage at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics will also host the first Judo team event in which Israel's men’s and women’s teams will participate.

Israeli judoka attempts to ippon her opponent.

Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram has sights set on top podium finish in Tokyo

The Israeli rhythmic gymnast is not only performing at her peak just in time for the world’s grandest stage, but Ashram is also No. 1 in the world rankings as the curtain is about to raised.

Israeli rhythmic gymnastics phenom Linoy Ashram.

Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe - poll

Three-quarters of the 1,444 people in the telephone survey said they agreed with a decision to ban spectators from events.

The emblem of the Tokyo Olympics is displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. A pause sign. 56 days until the opening of the Olympics. on May 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

Olympics: Two test positive for COVID at athletes village

The delayed Olympics was intended to showcase a modern, diverse Japan at a time of rising regional rivalries but the pandemic has left the country hosting a pared down event.

The emblem of the Tokyo Olympics is displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. A pause sign. 56 days until the opening of the Olympics. on May 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

Frustrated by delays, Tokyo Olympics 2020 sponsors cancel booths, parties

Just two weeks away from the planned event, Japan is likely to ban all spectators, as it prepares to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo that will run through its hosting of the event.

The emblem of the Tokyo Olympics is displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. A pause sign. 56 days until the opening of the Olympics. on May 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo likely to call state of emergency during Olympics

COVID cases are rising in Japan, causing the need for a state of emergency during the Tokyo Olympics this year. International fans will not be allowed to attend.

The Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower are illuminated with Olympic colours to mark 100 days countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan April 14, 2021

Israeli team wins gold at World Acrobatics Championships

The Israeli team, besides participating in international competitions, also represent their local acrobatics club Hapoel Begin Holon.

Israeli acrobatics team.