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World AI Conference in Shanghai

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows an AI-installed made-in-China smartphone, displayed on the opening day of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Over 1,100 companies are exhibiting about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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US: Two Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Texas Hill Country 2

At least two people were dead in catastrophic flash flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country, as torrential rain sent creeks and rivers rapidly rising. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties and said more than 230 people were rescued.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Toronto, Air Quality Warning Issued 3

Toronto recorded the world's worst air quality among major cities on Wednesday, July 15, as smoke from over 100 Ontario wildfires turned the sky orange. Environment Canada issued health warnings, urging residents indoors.

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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 3

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 3

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including an exceptional wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest that has burned over 2,000 hectares, devastating the area and becoming one of the most severe forest fires recorded in France. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 3

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region. This aerial footage shows the fires in McDowell Lake First Nation on July 14, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France 3

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result across Spain.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas 3

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders 2

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Another Wall of Dust to Phoenix Metro 3

Monsoon thunderstorms swept through the Phoenix metro area on Monday, July 13, sending another wall of dust across the Valley and cutting power to nearly 16,000 customers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a ground stop for inbound flights, the FAA said.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metro, Causing Power Outages and Flight Delays 3

The National Weather Service issued a Dust Storm Warning for the Phoenix metro area on Sunday, July 12, as a wall of dust swept through the area. The storm reduced visibility, triggered traffic delays and knocked out power to thousands. It also grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with nearly 400 flights delayed.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metro, Causing Power Outages and Flight Delays 2

The National Weather Service issued a Dust Storm Warning for the Phoenix metro area on Sunday, July 12, as a wall of dust swept through the area. The storm reduced visibility, triggered traffic delays and knocked out power to thousands. It also grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with nearly 400 flights delayed.

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China: Cat Jumps Into Duckweed-Covered Water by Mistake

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 3

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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Ancient lotus flowers in eastern Japan

Lotus flowers, known as "ancient lotus" because they are believed to have retained their shape and appearance for 1,400-3,000 years, are in full bloom at a park in Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Ancient lotus flowers in eastern Japan

Lotus flowers, known as "ancient lotus" because they are believed to have retained their shape and appearance for 1,400-3,000 years, are in full bloom at a park in Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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Ancient lotus flowers in eastern Japan

Lotus flowers, known as "ancient lotus" because they are believed to have retained their shape and appearance for 1,400-3,000 years, are in full bloom at a park in Gyoda in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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US: Winds Escalate Utah’s Stookey Fire to 4,000 Acres

The Stookey Fire, which started Friday, July 10, east of Vernon in Tooele County, Utah, grew to about 4,000 acres by Sunday as winds fueled its spread, prompting closure of Pony Express Road. No structures were threatened as of writing.

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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina players celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina players celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) celebrates with teammates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina supporters celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina players celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina players celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) reacts following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) reacts following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players acknowledge the crowd following a 3-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players are pictured following a 3-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina players celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina supporters celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland players are pictured following a 3-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina supporters celebrate following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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US: Sandstorm Whips Through Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn

Strong winds whipped up a sandstorm at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, July 3, sending beachgoers scrambling to pack their belongings as parasols at beachfront cafes were knocked down.

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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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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 3

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge 3

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: 33 Injured as Bus Collides With 12 Vehicles in Pikesville, Maryland

On Wednesday, July 8, a crash involving a Maryland Transit Administration bus and 12 vehicles in Pikesville injured as many as 33 people, trapping two in the wreckage and prompting officials to declare a mass casualty incident. All patients were transported to hospitals, and Reisterstown Road were closed in both directions.