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China: Sugar Glider Reacts Wildly to Fan for First Time

A pet sugar glider had a startled reaction to an electric fan for the first time in Beijing on July 4, 2026. As its owner held it in front of the fan to cool it down in the summer heat, the animal panicked, flailing its limbs and swinging its tail into its own face. Viewers found the reaction funny and noted that such pets require patience.

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China: Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain Hit Qingdao

Fierce winds and torrential rain battered Qingdao, Shandong, during a dangerous storm on July 6, 2026. Footage showed rain blown sideways by powerful gusts as visibility dropped and trees and roadside objects were battered.

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China: Dogs Jump Rope With Trainer at Pet School

A group of pet dogs jumped rope together with a trainer at Pet Adventure Island in Shanghai on July 6, 2026. The trainer swung the rope while more than ten dogs jumped in time, working together smoothly without tripping. Both the trainer and the dogs appeared to enjoy the activity.

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China: Severe Weather With Tornado Tears Across Hubei, 11 Killed

On July 7, 2026, in Hubei, China, the video captured violent winds ripping through several areas in eastern Hubei as rare tornadoes formed during severe convective weather. Footage showed objects being blown across open spaces while a dark, rotating funnel stretched down from the storm clouds. In another dramatic scene, the tornado appeared to move across a river as residents watched the destructive weather unfold from a distance. Authorities reported that the severe weather had affected about 14,600 people, killed 11 people and left one person missing.

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China: Sudden Storm Flips Tables, Sends Diners Scrambling at Qingdao Food Stall

A sudden rainstorm and strong winds battered an outdoor food stall in Qingdao, Shandong, on July 6, 2026, sending diners scrambling for shelter. The storm flipped tables and chairs and blew loose an awning, forcing staff to guide customers to safety. Some customers helped hold the awning to prevent further damage as the storm continued.

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Japan-U.S.-Australia joint drill in Darwin

Photo shows a missile being loaded onto an F-35B stealth fighter during the Southern Cross exercise jointly hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia, on July 9, 2026. Over 1,000 personnel from the three countries are taking part in the July 6-17 exercise to help strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Japan-U.S.-Australia joint drill in Darwin

Photo shows a missile being loaded onto an F-35 stealth fighter during the Southern Cross exercise jointly hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia, on July 9, 2026. Over 1,000 personnel from the three countries are taking part in the July 6-17 exercise to help strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

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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.

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France: Lightning-Triggered Wildfire in Planay, Savoie, Burns 60 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in Planay, Savoie, France, after a lightning strike on June 24, has burned 60 hectares and threatens the D915 road to Pralognan-la-Vanoise. A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed overnight on July 7-8 after being struck by a falling boulder while battling the blaze.

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Mexico: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Flooding to Puebla

A thunderstorm accompanied by hail hit Puebla City, Mexico, on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, flooding roads. Several vehicles were trapped in floodwater.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his team's second goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Antonio Nusa (R) and Brazil's Rayan vie for the ball in a World Cup round of 16 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (R) shoots in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland is pictured after scoring his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland is pictured after scoring his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (R) scores his team's first goal in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (6) dribbles past Brazil's Matheus Cunha in a World Cup Group C match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 13, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal attempts a shot in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Austria at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (front) takes a shot in a World Cup round of 32 football match against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Nico Oreilly (L) and DR Congo's Theo Bongonda vie for the ball in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 1, 2026.

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US: Man Walks Across Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Traffic 2

A man was spotted walking across the suspension cables of the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday evening, July 8, prompting a major rescue operation and forcing the closure of eastbound lanes toward Brooklyn during rush hour.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Desire Doue (20) acknowledges the crowd following a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Meeting of BOJ branch managers

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (C) attends a meeting of BOJ branch managers at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Meeting of BOJ branch managers

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (3rd from R) attends a meeting of BOJ branch managers at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Marigold flowers in full bloom at Tottori park

Marigold flowers are in full bloom at Tottori Hanakairo flower park in Nambu in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Meeting of BOJ branch managers

The Bank of Japan holds a meeting of its branch managers at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 9, 2026, with BOJ head Kazuo Ueda in attendance. (Pool photo)

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Marigold flowers in full bloom at Tottori park

Marigold flowers are in full bloom at Tottori Hanakairo flower park in Nambu in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani goes through his throwing motion on the mound after the Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Swallows vs. Tigers

Hanshin Tigers infielder Teruaki Sato is pictured in an at-bat during a Central League baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Baseball: Swallows vs. Tigers

Hanshin Tigers infielder Teruaki Sato is pictured in an at-bat during a Central League baseball game against the Yakult Swallows at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 2, 2025.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after being called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. BayStars

Taisei Ota of the Yomiuri Giants pitches in the eighth inning of a Central League baseball game against the DeNA BayStars at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on May 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Lions vs. Fighters

Kaima Taira of the Seibu Lions pitches in a Pacific League baseball game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Es Con Field Hokkaido in Kitahiroshima in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on April 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after being called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his fly ball in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after flying out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (front) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto watch the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo (R) talks to pitcher Roki Sasaki as they walk back to the dugout after the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.9%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.900 percent on the afternoon of July 9, 2026, for the first time since November 1996 amid concerns about inflation in Japan fueled by heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

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[Breaking News]4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

NARA, Japan, July 8 Kyodo - Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Private room for shinkansen bullet trains

TOKYO, Japan, July 9 Kyodo - Video taken in Tokyo shows a private room unveiled to the media on July 8, 2026, that will become available on Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen bullet trains from October. Use of the room, including the travel fare, will cost at least 42,000 yen ($260) for journeys between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]32nd anniversary of death of Kim Il Sung

PYONGYANG, North Korea, July 8 Kyodo - North Korean citizens visit Mansu Hill in Pyongyang to offer flowers in front of statues of the country's founder Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il on July 8, 2026, as the country marks the 32nd anniversary of the founder's death. (Kyodo)