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US: Partial Collapse Forces Evacuation of Midtown Manhattan High-Rise

A partial structural collapse forced the evacuation of a 33-story high-rise under construction in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, July 7, after two columns buckled and floors 21 through 26 caved in at the former Pfizer building at 235 East 42nd Street. The FDNY reported no injuries, though the incident triggered major street closures and traffic restrictions around Second and Third Avenues that caused significant commuter delays.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka (10) heads the ball clear in the first half of extra time in a World Cup round of 16 football match against Colombia at BC Place Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada, on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) waves to the crowd following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) waves to the crowd following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) jumps after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) jumps after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) is pictured following a 3-2 victory over Egypt in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Egypt at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 13

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Bavi Batters Rota, Guam With Powerful Winds

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6 over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory near Guam, bringing sustained winds exceeding 150 mph and torrential rain. The storm also affected other parts of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.

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[Breaking News]Mt. Fuji climbing season

TOKYO, Japan, July 1 Kyodo - Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Yoshida route on July 1, 2026. The route in Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10. (Kyodo)

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China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Dani Olmo (10) reacts after missing a chance to score in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Portugal at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 6, 2026.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 10

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (10) and Harry Kane (9) celebrate with teammates following a 3-2 victory over Mexico in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026.

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US: America 250 Military Flyover Rehearsals Send Jets Low Over DC Area

Reagan National Airport closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 3, for military flyover rehearsals ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Residents in Washington, D.C., Arlington, and Alexandria reported seeing and hearing low-flying military aircraft during the drills.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) shoots in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) acknowledges the crowd after scoring from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) reacts after scoring from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill (C) saves from France's Kylian Mbappe (10) in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) controls the ball in the first half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) jumps for the ball in the first half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) enters the pitch ahead of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) enters the pitch ahead of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) enters the pitch ahead of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) hugs Rodrigo de Paul after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Cape Verde at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 3, 2026.

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Mt. Fuji climbing season

Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Yoshida route in Yamanashi Prefecture on July 1, 2026. The route, as well as the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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Mt. Fuji climbing season

Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Yoshida route on July 1, 2026. The route in Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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Mt. Fuji in climbing season

A ritual to cut a sacred shimenawa rope tied to a torii gate is held during the opening ceremony of the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Mt. Fuji on July 1, 2026, as the official climbing season began for Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. The route is open through Sept. 10.

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Mt. Fuji in climbing season

People begin climbing Mt. Fuji along the Subashiri route on July 1, 2026. The route in Shizuoka Prefecture up Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, shows Hong Myung Bo, who announced his resignation as South Korea head coach on June 28 after his team failed to advance to the football World Cup knockout stage.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Jordan's Mousa Altamari (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina supporters celebrate after Lionel Messi (10) scored the team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) jumps after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) jumps after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) jumps after scoring the team's third goal from a free kick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) and Portugal's Ruben Dias jump for the ball in the first half of a World Cup Group K football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Colombia's James Rodriguez (10) passes the ball in the first half of a World Cup Group K football match against Portugal at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (10) controls the ball in the first half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (10) runs with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Japan: M5.6 Quake Hits Eastern Yamanashi Near Mt. Fuji, No Link to Volcanic Activity

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck eastern Yamanashi, near Mt. Fuji in Japan, on Friday, June 26, at 10:28 p.m. local time. The quake was felt across a wide area of the country, including Tokyo, and was not related to volcanic activity at Mt. Fuji, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with Lisandro Martinez following a 2-0 win over Austria in a World Cup Group J football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 22, 2026.