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China: Electric Tricycle Fire Breaks Out in Sichuan Parking Lot

This is the frightening moment an electric tricycle suddenly caught fire in a residential parking lot in Sichuan, China, on July 25, 2026. A student who discovered the blaze alerted security guards, who arrived with extinguishers and put out the fire before it could spread to nearby vehicles.

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France: Fire in Paris Apartment Building Kills One, Sends Smoke Over 6th Arrondissement

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, July 28, in a residential building on Rue Saint-Placide in Paris's 6th arrondissement, sending a large plume of black smoke. The blaze, which started on the fourth floor of the Paris Habitat building, killed a 51-year-old man who lived alone. Firefighters brought the fire under control by evening.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko meets with researchers

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) meets with researchers who returned to work after taking maternity or child-rearing leave under a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science support system in Tokyo on July 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko meets with researchers

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) meets with researchers who returned to work after taking maternity or child-rearing leave under a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science support system in Tokyo on July 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko meets with researchers

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) meets with researchers who returned to work after taking maternity or child-rearing leave under a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science support system in Tokyo on July 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at high school cultural festival

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko chat with students who will perform during the Kanto Festival at a high school in Akita on July 27, 2026. The imperial couple is visiting the northeastern Japan city, where a national high school cultural festival is held.

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US: Teen Suspect Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Seattle Food Festival

A 15-year-old suspect was arrested after a fatal shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival on Sunday evening that killed three people, including 19-year-old Junior Cee Niko Semo, who police believe was one of the suspects. Four others were injured, including a two-year-old boy. Police believe at least three suspects were involved in the gunfire, with the 15-year-old detained on firearms and first-degree assault charges, and are still searching for at least one more suspect. This video shows a person believed to be a suspect being taken into custody by police at the scene.

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China: Teenager Rescues Children From Overturned Car in Gansu

Dramatic video captured the moment a Chinese teenager climbed onto an overturned vehicle to rescue children trapped inside after a roadside crash. The accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Zhangye, Gansu, when a car overturned with five people trapped inside. Mr. Hou and his family, who were passing by, stopped immediately to help. The 18-year-old, wearing a white shirt, climbed onto the vehicle and pulled three children out one by one, while two men worked together to free the remaining passengers. The entire family was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

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China: Man Grabs Snake With Bare Hands After Roadside Bite in Hunan

A terrifying roadside encounter was caught on a passing vehicle's dashcam, showing a man grabbing a snake with his bare hands after it bit him. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Huaihua, Hunan, when a snake suddenly rushed out and bit the man's foot as he rode along the road. He stopped, seized the snake with his hands, and brought it under control before heading to a hospital. Medical checks later confirmed the snake was mildly venomous and his condition was not serious. The driver who filmed the video said the road ran close to mountainous terrain, where they encountered three large snakes along the route.

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Baseball: Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki

The Miami Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki (R) shakes hands with San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui ahead of a baseball game between the two teams at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on July 24, 2026. Sasaki, who joined the Marlins after the National League team's MLB draft selection earlier in the month, watched the game. ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki

The Miami Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki (L) poses for a photo with manager Clayton McCullough ahead of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on July 24, 2026. Sasaki, who joined the Marlins after the National League team's MLB draft selection earlier in the month, watched the game.

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Baseball: Rintaro Sasaki joins Marlins

Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki, out of Stanford University, poses for a photo during an introductory press conference in Miami, Florida, on July 23, 2026, after joining the Miami Marlins, who selected him in the eighth round of the MLB draft earlier this month.

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Baseball: Rintaro Sasaki joins Marlins

Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki, out of Stanford University, speaks during an introductory press conference in Miami, Florida, on July 23, 2026, after joining the Miami Marlins, who selected him in the eighth round of the MLB draft earlier this month.

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Baseball: Rintaro Sasaki joins Marlins

Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki, out of Stanford University, speaks during an introductory press conference in Miami, Florida, on July 23, 2026, after joining the Miami Marlins, who selected him in the eighth round of the MLB draft earlier this month.

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World Cup 2026 – Argentina: Thousands Gather at Obelisk After Final Loss

Thousands of Argentina fans in Buenos Aires gathered around the Obelisco on Sunday, July 19, to thank Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni despite the team's 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The gathering later turned tense when clashes broke out between some fans and police, who used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

People who gathered at a public viewing site in Rosario, Argentina, to cheer for local football hero Lionel Messi appear shocked following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in the United States on July 19, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Donald Trump Booed at Final Trophy Ceremony

President Donald Trump was booed by fans at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, as he took the field alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the post-match trophy ceremony at MetLife Stadium. Trump, who had watched Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina from a suite beside Infantino, waved to the crowd as boos and whistles drowned out the stadium music, audible both in the venue and on the television broadcast.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

People visit a square facing the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. Japan enacted the revised Imperial House Law the same day, permitting the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and allowing female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Canada: Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead 2

Two people were killed and several others wounded, with reports ranging from three to six injured, in a shooting Saturday night near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police urged festival attendees to leave the area as they searched for the suspects, who remained at large with no suspect description released.

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Canada: Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead 3

Two people were killed and several others wounded, with reports ranging from three to six injured, in a shooting Saturday night near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police urged festival attendees to leave the area as they searched for the suspects, who remained at large with no suspect description released.

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Canada: Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival Leaves Two Dead

Two people were killed and several others wounded, with reports ranging from three to six injured, in a shooting Saturday night near the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto. Police urged festival attendees to leave the area as they searched for the gunman, who remained at large.

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Protest for Tibet independence in front of U.N.

A makeshift altar is set up in front of the U.N. headquarters in New York on July 6, 2026, to mourn a Tibetan activist, who died after setting himself on fire there in an appeal for Tibetan independence on July 2.

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China: Ducks Filmed Spinning in Circles at Farm in Hunan

Footage from a duck farm in Huaihua, Hunan, showed a large flock of ducks spinning in tight, synchronized circles inside a barn. The farmer, who said he had never seen such behavior in his years raising poultry, asked online viewers for an explanation. He later confirmed the ducks had returned to normal.

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U.S. marks 250 yrs of independence

People who oppose U.S. President Donald Trump's policies rally in Philadelphia -- known as the site of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 -- on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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U.S. marks 250 yrs of independence

People who oppose U.S. President Donald Trump's policies rally in Philadelphia -- known as the site of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 -- on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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U.S. marks 250 yrs of independence

People who oppose U.S. President Donald Trump's policies rally in Philadelphia -- known as the site of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 -- on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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

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. Video footage shows the crowd outside the hotel, with the person who filmed the video identifying a figure greeting fans from a window as Cristiano Ronaldo.

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China: Mother Shields Child With Her Body as Earthquake Hits Sichuan

On June 29, 2026, in Yibin, Sichuan, a mother instinctively threw herself over her child the moment a 5.5-magnitude earthquake began shaking their home. The father, who was nearby, immediately reached over to shield them both as the tremor continued.

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New BOJ policymaker

New Bank of Japan Policy Board member Ayano Sato speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 30, 2026. Sato, who assumed the post the same day, is seen as a proponent of bold monetary easing.

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New BOJ policymaker

New Bank of Japan Policy Board member Ayano Sato speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 30, 2026. Sato, who assumed the post the same day, is seen as a proponent of bold monetary easing.

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New BOJ policymaker

New Bank of Japan Policy Board member Ayano Sato speaks at a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on June 30, 2026. Sato, who assumed the post the same day, is seen as a proponent of bold monetary easing.

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Canada: Prime Minister Carney Takes Part in Toronto Pride With Mayor Chow

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28 alongside Mayor Olivia Chow, shaking hands and taking selfies with crowds along Yonge Street. Carney, who was drenched by water gun-wielding revelers during the march, was participating in the parade for the first time since taking office last year.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L), who suffered a left knee injury during a group match against the Netherlands, trains separately from the rest of the team in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 game against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L), who suffered a left knee injury during a group match against the Netherlands, trains separately from the rest of the team in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 game against Brazil.

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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

Photo taken on June 19, 2026, shows people in Cairo and a giant image painted on a wall of a beaming Egypt football striker Mohamed Salah, who is playing in the World Cup tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 19, 2026, shows a giant image painted on a wall in Cairo of a beaming Egypt football striker Mohamed Salah, who is playing in the World Cup tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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China: Tourists Rescue Elderly Couple From Overturned Car in Tibet

On May 31, 2026, at a viewing platform along the Nujiang Grand Canyon in Baxu County, Chamdo, Tibet, passing tourists stopped to rescue a 70-year-old couple whose car had overturned during a self-driving trip. It took about 20 minutes to free the couple from the vehicle, who were then taken to hospital for treatment.

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Japan's imperial couple meet grandchild of ex-Dutch general in Amsterdam

Inez Schelfhout (L), the granddaughter of a former Dutch general who survived a Japanese internment camp as a child during World War II, is pictured before meeting with Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Amsterdam on June 19, 2026. Her late grandfather was imprisoned in what is now Indonesia after the country was occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army. In 2000, he attended a ceremony in which Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko laid flowers at a war memorial during their visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's imperial couple meet grandchild of ex-Dutch general in Amsterdam

Inez Schelfhout, the granddaughter of a former Dutch general who survived a Japanese internment camp as a child during World War II, speaks to the press after meeting with Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Amsterdam on June 19, 2026. Her late grandfather was imprisoned in what is now Indonesia after the country was occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army. In 2000, he attended a ceremony in which Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko laid flowers at a war memorial during their visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)