US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas

A tornado reportedly touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports, though rotation has since weakened. The video was shot at the RIM shopping center shortly before 8:00 a.m.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Combined photo shows Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and England head coach Thomas Tuchel attending their respective press conferences at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day before a World Cup football semifinal match between the two countries.

US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

France: Wildfire in Lozère Burns Over 100 Hectares and One House

Firefighters battled a wildfire overnight near Saint-Bonnet-Laval in Lozère, southern France, burning around 100 hectares and destroying a house before crews contained it by early Tuesday, July 14, cutting off its spread toward Chapeauroux as winds eased. It was the second such fire in the area within a week, with roughly 110 firefighters deployed and two nearby campsites evacuated as a precaution.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps is pictured after attending a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Photo taken with a 360-degree camera shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C, bottom) meeting the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

A man filming farmland under darkening skies in Shanghai on July 9, 2026, captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground directly in front of him. The flash lit up the scene in a startling close call just before an incoming storm.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami (2nd from R) of the Chicago White Sox listens to the U.S. national anthem before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

UK: Fire Tears Through Walthamstow, Leaving One House Destroyed

A fire broke out in Walthamstow on Sunday, July 12, leaving one house destroyed and a second home damaged before crews stopped it from spreading to more properties. There were no reports of any injuries. It caused disruption to the Weaver London Overground line, and its cause remains under investigation.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 4

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

China: Powerful Winds Rip Window Screen From Home Into TV

This is the terrifying moment powerful winds tore a window screen loose in Xingtai, Hebei, sending it flying across a resident's living room and frightening a nearby child as violent gusts swept through the area. Footage showed the window screen suddenly breaking loose from its frame before being hurled into the living room by the force of the wind. A child standing nearby appeared startled and quickly moved away as the screen flew through the air. The detached screen then struck a television inside the home with a loud crash.

China: Goldfish Travels Through Long Water Pipe in Guangzhou

On July 8, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, an owner sent a small goldfish through a long plastic pipe connected to a faucet, past several aquariums, before it landed safely in a basin. Netizens joked the fish did not get dizzy despite the winding trip, unlike viewers watching it.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 3

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 2

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

[Breaking News]N. Korean premier's trip to China

PYONGYANG, North Korea, July 10 Kyodo - North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China. (Kyodo)

Japan: Balck-and-White Calbee Chips Spotted in Store Before Color Return

Major snack maker Calbee announced on July 9 that it will gradually restore color packaging for eight products starting in late July, after switching them to black-and-white printing due to naphtha supply concerns. The "black-and-white potato chips" ended up on shelves for about two months since late May, sparking varied reactions on social media. Some said they never saw the black-and-white version in stores at all, since only the full-color packaging was available, while others speculated the black-and-white chips could become a collector's item.

N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

N. Korea's Kim Song Nam off to China

Kim Song Nam (front, L), director of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song (L) is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

N. Korean premier's trip to China

N. Korean premier's trip to China

North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song (front, 2nd from L) is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China.

China: Deadly Tornado Forms Over Lake in Ezhou

A tornado formed over a lake in Ezhou, Hubei, on July 6, 2026, as a man filmed the dramatic scene. Dark clouds gathered before a rotating column of wind appeared over the water, and violent winds soon swept debris into the air. Winds reached levels 8 to 13 across 53 townships, with two townships hitting level 13, and the extreme weather caused 11 deaths. The man filming the storm later revealed injuries he sustained.

US: Narrow Fire Breaks Out in Ladera Ranch Backyard Hills

A brush fire broke out in the backyard hills of Ladera Ranch, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, prompting a rapid response from the Orange County Fire Authority, which deployed aircraft to drop fire retardant on the blaze. The fire, dubbed the Narrow Fire after nearby Narrow Canyon Road, was reported at around 4:45 p.m. and grew to about 5 acres before firefighters brought it under control by evening, with officials saying it did not threaten nearby homes.

Spain: Truck Fire at Mercapalma Near Palma Airport Prompts Residents to Evacuate

A truck caught fire at the Mercapalma wholesale market in Palma de Mallorca, near Son Sant Joan Airport, on Monday, July 6, spreading to several other vehicles amid strong winds and dry conditions. The blaze reached a nearby settlement, prompting a precautionary evacuation, before firefighters brought it under control. Flight operations were not disrupted.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan is pictured before playing against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan enters the court before playing against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 7, 2026.

China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.