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World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Celebrate as Team Secures Round of 16 Berth 5

The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, July 1, reaching the World Cup round of 16. This video shows U.S. fans erupting at Pioneer Square in Seattle at the moment of the second goal.

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South Africa: Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt Across Major Cities

Protests erupted across South Africa's main cities on Tuesday, June 30, as demonstrators demanded that all undocumented migrants leave the country. It was described as the biggest migration-related protest in the country since 2008. In Johannesburg, tens of thousands took to the streets, with the demonstration led by Ngizwe Mchunu.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Yuto Nagatomo (5) consoles Ao Tanaka after a 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Yuto Nagatomo (5) consoles Ao Tanaka after a 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Casemiro (5) celebrates with Neymar after scoring a second-half equalizer in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Casemiro (5) scores the team's first goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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US: Thick Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Highway South of Salt Lake City

Thick smoke from wildfires blanketing Utah reduced visibility on Interstate 15 near Sandy, approximately 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, as seen in video footage captured at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26.

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Japan to donate picture books to Ukraine

Japanese education minister Yohei Matsumoto (R) poses with Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Yurii Lutovinov at his ministry in Tokyo on June 25, 2026, during a ceremony marking Japan's donation of 5,000 copies of picture books to schools and hospitals in the war-ravaged country.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Spain: Fire Breaks Out at Madrid’s Torre Moeve Skyscraper

A fire broke out at Torre Moeve, Spain's second-tallest skyscraper in Madrid, on Tuesday, June 23, at around 5:00 p.m. The tower was soon evacuated. The cause of the flame is under investigation.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Fans applaud the Portuguese team after its 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) acknowledges fans in the stand after his side defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 in a World Cup Group K football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani congratulates Freddie Freeman (5) in the dugout after his solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 22, 2026.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 2

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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France: Violent Storms Bring Golf Ball-Sized Hail to Normandy Departments

Violent storms swept through the Eure and Seine-Maritime departments of northern France on Friday, June 19, bringing lightning, torrential rain, strong gusts, and hail. Golf ball-sized hailstones — approximately 5 centimeters in diameter or larger — pelted several municipalities across both departments, causing damage.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 5

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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China: Piglets Freeze on Command as Owner Plays Red Light Green Light

A group of piglets inside a pen in Sichuan province instantly froze when their owner shouted a phrase from the children's game "Red Light, Green Light" on May 5. When the owner entered the pigpen, the piglets began running around in different directions. The owner then shouted, “One, two, three, red light! Whoever moves is a pig!” In an instant, all the piglets stopped moving, as if the video had suddenly frozen. The scene looked like the animals were actually playing the children’s game with their owner.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

New Tunisia head coach Herve Renard attends a press conference near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 16, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group F football match against Japan. Renard's predecessor, Sabri Lamouchi, was sacked following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the first group stage match.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region 2

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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Japan: Shinkansen Makes Emergency Stop as Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kanto Region

A strong earthquake struck a wide area of eastern Japan on Tuesday evening, June 16, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower on the Japanese scale in parts of Gunma and Saitama prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 5.5, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued. Areas recording the highest intensity included Ota City and Chiyoda Town in Gunma Prefecture, and Kazo City, Honjo City, and Misato Town in Saitama Prefecture. The footage was captured inside a Shinkansen bullet train running through Honjo City, making an emergency stop.

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China: Crab Appears to Make Heart Shape With Claws on Beach

On June 5, 2026, a video filmed on a muddy beach in Qingdao, Shandong, captured a crab that appeared to form a heart shape with its raised claws as it walked sideways across the tidal flat. The unusual posture made the small crustacean look like a living internet meme, drawing widespread amusement online.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 5

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken on July 5, 2023, shows Yohei Kono (L), leader of a delegation from the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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[Breaking News]Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

TOKYO, Japan, June 5 Kyodo - Noboru Yamada, chairman of Japan's leading consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings Co., and Masataka Kubo, chairman of another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., shake hands at the end of a joint press conference in Tokyo on June 5, 2026, held after the two companies reached a basic agreement on business integration. (Kyodo)

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RECAP: Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills Dozens in Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines on Monday at 7:37 a.m. local time, killing at least 37 people and causing buildings to collapse.

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Italy: Strong Winds and Tornado Hit Rome, Leaving Trails of Damage 5

Strong winds and a tornado struck Rome on Wednesday, June 3, toppling trees, disrupting traffic and blowing a market stall into a parked car.

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US: Colorado Hit by Hailstorm as Tornado Warning Issued for Denver Area

A hailstorm swept through Colorado on Monday afternoon, June 8. The largest hailstone recorded as of 5 p.m. measured 2.75 inches in Simla, Elbert County. Hailstones of 1.5 inches were also recorded in Arvada and Pinery. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of northeastern Colorado, including Denver, until 9 p.m.

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Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team pose for a photo on June 5, 2026, during their pre-World Cup camp near Monterrey, Mexico.

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Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team train on June 5, 2026, during their pre-World Cup camp near Monterrey, Mexico.

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Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team train on June 5, 2026, during their pre-World Cup camp near Monterrey, Mexico.

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Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team train on June 5, 2026, during their pre-World Cup camp near Monterrey, Mexico.

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Football: Japan players train in Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team train on June 5, 2026, during their pre-World Cup camp near Monterrey, Mexico.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki shouts after striking out Adam Fraizier of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki shouts after striking out Adam Fraizier of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (C) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing seven scoreless innings in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (C) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing seven scoreless innings in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki starts against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki starts against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.