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Tokyo drift: Black bear that sent Japanese city into lockdown, sparked multi-day search, captured

The adult bear, which was estimated to weigh about 100 kg, was eventually shot with a tranquilizer gun, loaded onto a cage on a truck, and driven away. It is unclear what the city will do with it.

Black bear at Yellowstone Park, photographed May 22, 2026. (Illustrative)
A wanted destination. Japan

Arkia expands the competition and launches a direct route to Tokyo

Markets are closely watching the next moves in the U.S.-Iran conflict, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global oil flows, inflation stability, and investor confidence.

Stocks shake off Iran jitters as AI pushes market up, even amid oil climbs and Hormuz crisis

EMERGENCY SERVICE workers operate in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex, after an irritant was sprayed by an unknown person, in Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2026.

Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report


A little horseplay for Israeli riders ahead of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The team qualified for the Olympics in July 2019 with a win at the Olympic Jumping Qualifier at Maxima Park in Moscow.

The Israeli equestrian team

Israeli archer Itay Shanny takes aim at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Shanny is known for his use of visualization, a practice that is becoming more popular in the competitive archery community.

Israeli Olympic archer Itay Shanny.

Israel's Alexander Shatilov back for his fourth Olympic Games

Shatilov will be joined by teammate and Olympic newbie, Artem Dolgopyat. The floor-dominating duo hope to take Israel gymnastics to the next level.

Israeli gymnast Alexander Shatilov

Israeli Olympian cycling toward Tokyo success at 2020 summer Olympics

As the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Israeli national Israeli champion, Shapira became the first woman to win four consecutive Israeli titles.

Israeli cyclist Omer Shapira.

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