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France: Violent Hailstorm Batters Ardèche, Damaging Cars and Buildings

Severe hailstorms struck France's Ardèche region on Wednesday, July 15, smashing car windshields, damaging roofs, and harming crops.

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China: Dog Pulls Owner’s Paddleboard While Swimming in River

On July 6, 2026, in Hubei, China, a strong dog swam through a river while pulling its owner along on a paddleboard, impressing viewers with its swimming power.

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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

Susumu Tonegawa receives a congratulatory phone call after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine at his home in the Boston suburbs on Oct. 12, 1987. Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the prize and a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

File photo taken in 1996 shows Susumu Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, speaking about his research in the Boston suburbs. Tonegawa, a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors judicial affairs committee session in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, on a bill to revise the country's retrial system.

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Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors judicial affairs committee session in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, on a bill to revise the country's retrial system.

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Australian PM Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks about his government's plan for new national standards for artificial intelligence at Sydney University on July 15, 2026.

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US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year 2

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.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France 3

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result across Spain.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

(From L) Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, take a stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) kneels following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) scores the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Nico Gonzalez (R) attempts to head the ball in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with Lionel Messi (top) after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) shakes hands with England's Harry Kane following Argentina's 2-1 victory in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (front) acknowledges the crowd following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Lautaro Martinez acknowledge the crowd following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (R) is pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (top) celebrates following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) waves to the crowd following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (far R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (top) rides on Enzo Fernandez's shoulders following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) reacts after conceding Argentina's winner during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (front, R) concedes Argentina's winner during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) hugs Lionel Messi after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford concedes Argentina's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (back, L) crosses the ball during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (R) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (R) scores the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (R) celebrates with Lionel Messi (top) after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.