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Spain: Wildfire Near La Bisbal d’Empordà Forces Thousands to Shelter in Place

A wildfire broke out near La Bisbal d'Empordà in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, July 3, driven by strong winds. Around 9,700 residents across several municipalities were ordered to shelter in place, with the fire burning over 2,300 hectares and remaining out of control.

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US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal 2

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Portugal Fans Gather Outside Toronto Hotel After Croatia Win 2

Fans gathered outside a hotel in Toronto where Portugal's players are staying, after the team beat Croatia to advance to the round of 16 on Thursday, July 2.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Cristiano Ronaldo Appears on Hotel Balcony After Toronto Win

Fans gathered outside a hotel in Toronto, where Portugal's players were staying, after the team beat Croatia to advance to the Round of 16 on Thursday, July 2. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates appeared on the hotel balcony to greet the crowd of supporters gathered below.

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US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal 3

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

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Japan: America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration Held in Tokyo

Japan celebrated America's 250th Independence Day in Tokyo on Thursday, July 3. The Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower were illuminated in red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. Fireworks were launched, and a drone show displayed the faces of Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump in the night sky.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after earning a point against Daria Kasatkina of Australia in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after earning a point against Daria Kasatkina of Australia in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after earning a point against Daria Kasatkina of Australia in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on July 3, 2026, before flying to Japan following a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on July 3, 2026, before flying to Japan following a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Japan PM returns home

Japan PM returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, following a trip to New Delhi for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Japan PM returns home

Japan PM returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, following a trip to New Delhi for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Photo taken on July 3, 2026, shows a gas station in Moscow, where service has been halted following a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Photo taken on July 3, 2026, shows a gas station in Moscow, where service has been halted following a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Vehicles line up at a gas station in Moscow on July 3, 2026, amid gasoline shortages triggered by a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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UK: Van Catches Fire in Catford, London, Causing Traffic Disruption

The A205 South Circular was closed westbound in Catford, London, after a van caught fire, causing traffic disruption in the area on Thursday, July 2.

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Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Images of U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are shown during a drone show held in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, L) plays tambourine during a visit to a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (C) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (C) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, L) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, 2nd from L) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Images of Statue of Liberty and Stars and Stripes are shown during a drone show held in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

(from R) Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass pose for a photo during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a video message during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a video message during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric stands on the pitch after Portugal's Goncalo Ramos scored his team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players celebrate following the team's 2-1 victory over Croatia in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos (R) scores the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos (2nd from L) scores the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric (R) reacts following the team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players celebrate after Goncalo Ramos (not pictured) scored the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players acknowledge supporters following the team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players are pictured following the team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players acknowledge supporters following the team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos (2nd from R) runs after scoring the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos poses after scoring the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric (front) appears dejected following his team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos (R) scores the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos (R) scores the team's winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, delivers a speech in Sapporo, northern Japan, on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Peace Forum in Beijing

World Peace Forum in Beijing

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng makes a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the World Peace Forum at Tsinghua University in Beijing on July 3, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Croatia Fans Throw Bottles After Stoppage-Time Goal Ruled Offside

Croatia fans threw bottles onto the pitch at Toronto Stadium on Thursday, July 2, after VAR ruled Mario Pasalic offside on a stoppage-time goal that would have tied the match 2-2, sealing Portugal's 2-1 win and Croatia's World Cup elimination.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the crowd following the team's 2-1 victory over Croatia in a World Cup round of 32 football match at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd from R) celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

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