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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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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) gives pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) a tap on the back in 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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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki fields a grounder hit by the Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (11) fields a grounder hit by the Colorado Rockies' TJ Rumfield (7) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (11) reacts after giving up a sacrifice fly to Mickey Moniak in the third inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Fighters vs. Swallows

Yakult Swallows pitcher Taichi Yamano starts in an interleague baseball game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Fighters vs. Swallows

Yakult Swallows pitcher Taichi Yamano starts in an interleague baseball game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Dragons vs. Fighters

Chusei Mannami of the Nippon Ham Fighters hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Es Con Field Hokkaido in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Dragons vs. Fighters

Chusei Mannami of the Nippon Ham Fighters hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Es Con Field Hokkaido in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on June 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Fighters vs. Hawks

Ryoya Kurihara of the SoftBank Hawks hits a two-run single in the seventh inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Fighters vs. Hawks

Ryoya Kurihara of the SoftBank Hawks hits a two-run single in the seventh inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Mizuho PayPay Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

The Colorado Rockies' Mickey Moniak (L) hits a sacrifice fly as Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (11) and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo (back, R) watch during the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

The Colorado Rockies' Mickey Moniak (L) hits a sacrifice fly as Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (11) and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo (back, R) watch during the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

The Colorado Rockies' Mickey Moniak (L) hits a sacrifice fly as Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki (11) and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo (back, R) watch during the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki pitches in 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 starter Roki Sasaki (11) is pictured after giving up a home run to Kyle Karros 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 starter Roki Sasaki (11) is pictured after giving up a home run to Kyle Karros 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 starter Roki Sasaki (11) reacts after giving up a home run to Kyle Karros (L) 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 starter Roki Sasaki (11) reacts after giving up a home run to Kyle Karros (bottom) 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 starter Roki Sasaki pitches in 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 starter Roki Sasaki pitches in 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 starter Roki Sasaki pitches in 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 starter Roki Sasaki pitches in 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 starter Roki Sasaki pitches in 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 starter Roki Sasaki pitches in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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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.

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Scene in Beijing

A street stall selling bananas is pictured in Beijing on June 27, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (front) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan celebrate after defeating Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan celebrate after defeating Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – India: Fans Celebrate Argentina’s Comeback Win in Kozhikode

Football fans were seen celebrating on the streets in Kozhikode, Kerala, after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup pre-quarterfinal.

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US: Man Walks Across Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Traffic

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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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan react after winning a point against Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan react after winning a point against Ellen Perez of Australia and Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki pitches in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki pitches in a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates after defeating Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Gavà, Catalonia, Forcing Lockdown for Thousands of Residents

A wildfire broke out in Gavà, Catalonia, on Wednesday, July 8, prompting a lockdown affecting 6,000 people. Firefighters stabilized the fire by the evening, and the lockdown was lifted.

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Spain: Smoke Rises From Wildfire Near Selvanera, Catalonia

Firefighters brought a wildfire under control near Selvanera in Torrefeta i Florejacs, in Catalonia's Segarra region, after it broke out Tuesday in an unharvested cereal field. The blaze, which burned an estimated 113.25 hectares, forced a lockdown of several municipalities that was lifted Tuesday afternoon.

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US: Claremont Fire Grows to 6,500 Acres, Prompts Evacuations Near Boise

The Claremont Fire in the Boise Foothills grew to about 6,500 acres by Wednesday, prompting evacuations near Rocky Canyon. The fire, suspected to be human-caused, broke out Monday near Claremont Drive and forced closures of BLM lands and Foothills trails.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic plays against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic plays against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic plays against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic plays against Elise Mertens of Belgium in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 8, 2026.