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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 4

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions. The video shows sections of road washed away by fast-moving floodwater in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 4

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (2nd from L) attempts to dribble past Scotland's Scott McTominay (4), Lewis Ferguson (19), Kenny McLean (23) during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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UK: Air Ambulance Called to Serious Crash Blocking M25 in Surrey

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

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[Breaking News]BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, June 4 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Cottonwood Fire Burns in Beaver County, Utah, Prompting Evacuations 4

The Cottonwood Fire broke out Monday, June 22, near Beaver, Utah, spreading to Beaver Mountain and quickly growing to 10,000 acres by late evening. Residents were evacuated across Beaver County.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 4

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Monday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight. Los Angeles County public health officials and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) also issued a particle pollution advisory.

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World Cup 2026 – Japan: Shibuya Scramble Crossing Packed With Fans After 4-0 Victory Over Tunisia 2

Crowds of supporters flooded Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Sunday, June 21, celebrating Japan's 4-0 FIFA World Cup Group Stage victory over Tunisia.

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World Cup 2026 – Japan: Shibuya Scramble Crossing Packed With Fans After 4-0 Victory Over Tunisia

Crowds of supporters flooded Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Sunday, June 21, celebrating Japan's 4-0 FIFA World Cup Group Stage victory over Tunisia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group H football match against Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (R) poses following the team's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the early hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players huddle following the team' 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ayase Ueda celebrates following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players huddle following the team' 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu bows to the crowd following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the early hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players huddle following the team' 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players huddle following the team' 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the early hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters collect trash following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the early hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate following Samurai Blue's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Tunisia players are pictured following the team's 4-0 loss in a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Tunisia players are pictured following the team's 4-0 loss in a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, in the small hours of June 21, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players are pictured following the team's 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players celebrate following the team' 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following the team' 4-0 victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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US: Large Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 4

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17 at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to rooftop solar panels. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area due to hazardous materials.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

A Densuke watermelon, a specialty of Toma town in Hokkaido, is pictured after fetching 700,000 yen ($4,350) at the season's first auction at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning 4

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain Luka Modric (far L) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following the squad's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane (front) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after the squad's 4-2 victory over Croatia in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 4

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) hugs Nico O'Reilly following their team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players are pictured following the team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England supporters celebrate following a 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 4

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 3

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region 4

Devastating thunderstorms, including at least one reported tornado, tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night, June 9, causing significant damage in the Oxbow area.

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UK: Thousands Join Counter-Protest Against Far-Right March in Brighton

Anti-immigration group South East Patriots held a "Stop the Boats" march in Brighton city center on Saturday, June 13, drawing around 300 supporters. A counter-protest under the banner of Carnival Against Fascism drew an estimated 4,000 people. Police deployed riot officers after items were thrown, and eight people were arrested on charges including assaulting a police officer, breach of the peace, and possession of a pyrotechnic item.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) tries to clear the ball ahead of Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 4

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2016, shows Yohei Kono speaking during an interview. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.