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China: Motorcycles Crash After Risky Overtake Beside Truck

A motorcycle in Beijing was trying to overtake another motorcycle in a narrow lane beside a large truck when it entered the truck's blind spot near the wheels, lost balance, and fell, taking down another motorcycle nearby in the process. Both riders avoided serious injury.

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China: Portable Gas Stove Explodes at Dinner Table

A portable gas stove exploded without warning at a table in Jieyang, Guangdong, while a group was eating together, startling everyone and prompting them to quickly back away from the table.

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China: Elderly Man Falls Into Ditch as Cargo Tricycle Rolls Away

In Henan province, an elderly man's three-wheeled cargo vehicle suddenly rolled downhill while he organized items on it, and he fell into a roadside ditch along with the vehicle, injuring his neck.

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China: Man Catches Fly to Feed Rescued Sparrow

On May 20, 2026, in Shandong Province, China, a video captured a man helping a rescued sparrow. The man used a rubber band-like device to catch flies. After quickly catching a fly, he placed it in his hand and fed it to the hungry sparrow.

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China: Recorded Swallow Call Tricks Baby Bird Into Eating

A baby swallow that had fallen indoors refused to eat a grasshopper offered by its rescuer in Shandong province on July 21. After the owner played a recorded swallow call on a phone, the chick reacted as if its mother had returned, then ate eagerly.

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Japan: Sudden Downpour Hits Nagoya, Causing Power Outages 3

Sudden, heavy downpours struck Nagoya and the wider Tokai region on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, causing power outages that affected more than 4,300 homes in Aichi and 3,500 in Gifu.

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Japan: Sudden Downpour Hits Nagoya, Causing Power Outages 2

Sudden, heavy downpours struck Nagoya and the wider Tokai region on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, causing power outages that affected more than 4,300 homes in Aichi and 3,500 in Gifu.

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US: Large Hail Batters D.C. and Baltimore Region Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms swept through the D.C. and Baltimore region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing tornado watches, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms downed trees and power lines, flooded roads, and left tens of thousands without power, while also causing hours-long delays at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 7

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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US: Vehicle Submerged in Floodwater in Spring Valley, New York

A vehicle became submerged in floodwater on Memorial Park Drive in Spring Valley, New York, on Monday, July 27, as heavy rain and flash flooding hit Rockland County. A Flood Watch remained in effect for the region through Wednesday morning as the National Weather Service warned of continued flooding risks across the New York Tri-State area.

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US: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Wisconsin 2

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 6

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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Japan: Costco Parking Lot Ground Collapses in Kumamoto After Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga. This video shows caved-in ground in the parking lot of a Costco store in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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Japan: Kumamoto Castle Walls Collapse After Earthquake Rattles Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga. At Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto city, multiple sections of the stone walls collapsed.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 5

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 4

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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Japan: Sudden Downpour Hits Nagoya, Causing Power Outages

Sudden, heavy downpours struck Nagoya and the wider Tokai region on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, causing power outages that affected more than 4,300 homes in Aichi and 3,500 in Gifu.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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France: Arcachon Basin Wildfire Smoke Blankets Mérignac Near Bordeaux

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached Bordeaux Metropolitan Area. The Arcachon Basin has burned roughly 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes since it began on July 22. This video shows smoke blanketing Mérignac.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Shaking Felt Across Kyushu 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 7

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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US: Tornado Siren Blares Amid Severe Storms in Chicago Region

Severe storms swept across Chicago on Monday, July 27, causing flooding, downed trees and power lines, and widespread power outages. Tornado warnings in Cook, DuPage and Will counties. This video shows severe weather and a tornado siren blaring in Matteson, Illinois.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Chicago Area With Flooding, Damage, and Power Outages 2

Severe storms swept across Chicago on Monday, July 27, causing flooding, downed trees and power lines, and widespread power outages.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Northwest Indiana, Tornado and Flood Warnings Issued

Severe storms moved toward northwest Indiana Monday, July 27, triggering tornado and flash flood warnings.

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US: Overturned Semi-truck, Low Visibility Seen on Wisconsin Highway During Tornadic Storm

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands. The footage shows an overturned semi-truck and low visibility on Highway 441.

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US: Teen Suspect Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Seattle Food Festival

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening that killed three people, including 19-year-old Junior Cee Niko Semo, who police believe was one of the suspects. Four others were injured, including a two-year-old boy. Police believe at least three suspects were involved in the gunfire, with the 15-year-old detained on firearms and first-degree assault charges, and are still searching for at least one more suspect. This video shows a person believed to be a suspect being taken into custody by police at the scene.

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US: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Wisconsin

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands.

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US: Drone Video Captures Tornado Damage in Menasha, Wisconsin

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands. The drone footage shows extensive damage in Menasha.

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China: Teenager Rescues Children From Overturned Car in Gansu

Dramatic video captured the moment a Chinese teenager climbed onto an overturned vehicle to rescue children trapped inside after a roadside crash. The accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Zhangye, Gansu, when a car overturned with five people trapped inside. Mr. Hou and his family, who were passing by, stopped immediately to help. The 18-year-old, wearing a white shirt, climbed onto the vehicle and pulled three children out one by one, while two men worked together to free the remaining passengers. The entire family was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

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China: Careless Car Door Opening Sends Scooter Rider Crashing in Jiangsu

Shocking dashcam-style footage showed a car door swinging open into the path of an electric scooter, sending its rider crashing to the ground. The incident occurred on July 3, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, when a driver opened the car door without checking for oncoming traffic. A woman riding an electric scooter was struck by the door, lost her balance, and fell heavily onto the road. Traffic police later arrived to manage the scene.

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China: Man Grabs Snake With Bare Hands After Roadside Bite in Hunan

A terrifying roadside encounter was caught on a passing vehicle's dashcam, showing a man grabbing a snake with his bare hands after it bit him. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Huaihua, Hunan, when a snake suddenly rushed out and bit the man's foot as he rode along the road. He stopped, seized the snake with his hands, and brought it under control before heading to a hospital. Medical checks later confirmed the snake was mildly venomous and his condition was not serious. The driver who filmed the video said the road ran close to mountainous terrain, where they encountered three large snakes along the route.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 5

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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France: Wildfire Smoke Reaches Bordeaux City Center

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached downtown Bordeaux, with footage showing hazy skies over the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville as the air quality deteriorated. The video's poster described the air as barely breathable, even as pedestrians and cyclists continued moving through the square near Bordeaux's cathedral.

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France: Landes Wildfire Burns 3,600 Hectares Near Biscarrosse 2

A wildfire near Biscarrosse, France, has burned 3,600 hectares since Thursday, July 23. About 3,000 of 37,000 evacuees returned home Saturday as over 500 firefighters battled the blaze. A separate fire in nearby Gironde has burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations.

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Spain: Aftermath of Record Wildfire Seen in Cebreros, Ávila

On Friday, July 24, video showed the aftermath of a wildfire that tore through the Valle Abajo area of Cebreros, in Spain's Ávila province, leaving homes and property scorched. The blaze, which broke out at Burgohondo on July 22 and swept through the Alberche and Tiétar valleys, has burned around 50,000 hectares, becoming the largest wildfire ever recorded in Spain, with nearly 90,000 people affected and almost 60,000 evacuated.

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France: Horses Dash Through Biscarrosse Streets Amid Wildfire

Panicked horses were seen bolting through the streets of Biscarrosse, Landes, on Thursday, July 23, after a wildfire broke out near the town, burning 3,600 hectares and forcing more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 6

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 6

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

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China: Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Wind and Rain

Typhoon Noul brought destructive winds and heavy rains to South China, and made landfall in Guangdong Province on Sunday, July 26, knocking down trees and cutting power. Trains were stopped, schools were halted and residents were evacuated as the storm approached the coast. More than 715,000 people were evacuated across Guangdong, and over 700 flights were canceled in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

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UK: Thousands Turn Out for London Trans+ Pride March

An estimated 150,000 people marched through central London on Saturday, July 25, for the London Trans+ Pride event. The march began at Langham Place near BBC Broadcasting House and ended at Trafalgar Square.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 5

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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US: Fast-Moving Dove Fire Prompts Evacuations in Tuolumne County

A fast-moving wildfire forced evacuations in Tuolumne County, California, on Sunday, July 26, after the Dove Fire broke out near Highway 108 and Stockton Road in the Sonora area. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for several areas, while evacuation warnings and road closures were put in place across additional areas.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 3

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately cancelled.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 4

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 3

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Burgohondo Fire Continues to Rage, Prompting Historic Emergency Declaration 2

A wildfire that broke out in Burgohondo, in Spain's Ávila province, quickly escalated as it spread and devastated the Valle de Iruelas nature reserve. It was part of a series of blazes across Ávila and the neighboring Madrid region that forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate or shelter in place by the weekend, prompting Spain to declare its first-ever national state of emergency over wildfires.

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France: Landes Wildfire Burns 3,600 Hectares Near Biscarrosse

A wildfire near Biscarrosse, France, has burned 3,600 hectares since Thursday, July 23. About 3,000 of 37,000 evacuees returned home Saturday as over 500 firefighters battled the blaze. A separate fire in nearby Gironde has burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations.

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Canada: Car Stuck in Floodwater After Storm Hits Edmonton

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25, as Environment Canada placed the city under a severe thunderstorm watch, warning of possible tornado risk, hail, and lightning in the area. This video shows a car stuck in floodwater on Groat Road.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 2

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands.