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UK: Huge Plume of Black Smoke Rises Over Barking After Fire Breaks Out

A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising above East England on Wednesday, August 12, after a fire broke out on Ripple Road in Barking. The video was filmed from across the river in South East London, with the smoke visible rising from the fire in Barking.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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Japan: Dust Clouds Rise From Mount Mayuyama After Earthquake

On August 12, 2026, in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, a video captured clouds of dust rising from the slope of Mount Mayuyama shortly after a magnitude-4.9 earthquake struck the area. The mountain, located near residential homes, has shown signs of surface erosion since a major earthquake sequence hit the region in late July. Officials monitoring the mountain and the nearby Mount Fugen lava dome said there are currently no signs of a major collapse, though close observation is continuing. Mount Mayuyama is historically significant as the site of a catastrophic collapse in 1792 that triggered a tsunami and killed around 15,000 people in Shimabara and neighboring Kumamoto.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, a large tree, roughly 1 meter in diameter and 18 meters tall, snapped at its base and blocked a road and sidewalk near JR Utsunomiya Station's west exit, apparently due to strong winds from the typhoon. No injuries were reported there, according to city officials and fire authorities.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture 2

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. A fallen tree was reported on the Tohoku Expressway in Tochigi, causing a partial closure of the highway.

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Spain: Wildfire Scorches 25,000 Hectares, Prompts Mass Evacuation in Huelva

A wildfire near Niebla, in Huelva province, southern Spain, has burned more than 25,000 hectares and forced authorities to evacuate nearly 700 people as firefighters continued battling the blaze. This video, captured in the early hours of August 11, shows the fire from the zone restricted to the forward command post and response teams in the southern part of the fire.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Brings Strong Winds, Tearing Roof Off in Mito

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11. Chan-hom brought high winds that knocked down trees and left thousands of homes without power, injuring seven people and disrupting flights at Tokyo-area airports. In Mito, strong winds tore the roof and walls off a shed near a bathhouse, sending debris into the parking lot.

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China: Tanker Truck Bursts Into Flames as Firefighters Battle Blaze in Shandong

On August 7, 2026, in Shandong, a video showed a tanker truck engulfed in flames on a roadway, with thick black smoke rising as firefighters worked to douse the blaze with water.

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China: Small Parrot Fights Back After Being Pushed Off Monitor in Shandong

On August 6, 2026, in Shandong province, a video showed a small budgerigar squeezed off a computer monitor by two larger parrots fighting, before it returned and shoved one of them back. Viewers called the little bird stubborn and tough.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy hits a walk-off single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy hits a walk-off single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 9

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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China: Mosquito Gets Confused While Biting Wax Figure in Shanghai

On August 1, 2026, in Shanghai, a video showed a mosquito landing on a wax figure's hand inside a museum and attempting to bite it, apparently unable to tell the figure was not human. The scene amused viewers, some suggesting the mosquito was drawn by scent from nearby visitors.

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China: Rabbit Shelters Six Chicks Beneath Its Body in Gansu

On August 6, 2026, in Gansu province, a video captured a rabbit crouching over six chicks huddled beneath its body, appearing to shelter them like a mother. Viewers found the moment adorable and joked that the chicks had picked the wrong mother.

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China: Firefighter Gets Chased by Badger During Rescue in Liaoning

On August 8, 2026, in Liaoning, a video showed a firefighter climbing into a pit to rescue a trapped wild badger, only to be chased around by the frightened animal as the rescue continued.

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China: Flames Erupt From Woman’s Helmet During Livehouse Show in Chongqing

On August 9, 2026, in Chongqing, a video captured flames erupting from a woman's helmet during a livehouse performance. A man repeatedly struck the burning helmet with a metal basin until the fire was put out, while the singers kept performing.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and teammates celebrate following a 10th-inning walk-off win against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (2nd from R) and teammates celebrate following a 10th-inning walk-off win against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) high-fives manager Dave Roberts following a 10th-inning walk-off win against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) celebrates following a 10th-inning walk-off win against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) scores on an RBI single by Freddie Freeman in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by Freddie Freeman in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) scores on an RBI single by Freddie Freeman in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores on an RBI single by Freddie Freeman in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) scores on an RBI single by Freddie Freeman in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani steels second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) steels second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) steels second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani steels second base in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Jac Caglianone of the Kansas City Royals hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Canada: Intense Storm Brings Hail, Wind to Southern Alberta

A severe storm brought damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain to southern Alberta on Tuesday, August 11. A yellow watch remained in effect for the area.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 4

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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Colombia: Search and Rescue Underway After Deadly Earthquake

Search and rescue operations are underway across western Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province on Monday morning, August 10, killing more than 200 people.

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Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Smoke Plume Seen From Nearby Towns 2

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. A smoke plume from the volcano was also seen on Tuesday, August 11.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal starts in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal starts in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.