A woman was arrested at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday; in London, a protester holding a sign reading "Not my king" was led away by a group of uniformed officers.
If the 83-year-old Akihito steps down, he will be the first to abdicate in 200 years. But the provision doesn't solve Japan's royal problem: strict rules of succession and a dearth of eligible males.
The Spanish island of Mallorca, a popular resort destination known as the "jewel of the Mediterranean," is in the spotlight now as Princess Cristina, the king's sister, goes on trial for fraud.
Princess Cristina, the sister of Spain's king, is accused of tax fraud. She is the first Spanish royal to be charged with a crime and has become a symbol of corruption in Spain's ruling elite.
In the 1983 game, the Yankees were holding a trump card: an obscure rule that turned the Royals' game-winning home run into a game-loser, inspiring one of the most epic tantrums in baseball history.
Major League Baseball has invalidated millions of online ballots for next month's game. Officials say ballots are invalidated every year, but the Royals' strong showing this year has raised eyebrows.