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Fire festival in Wakayama

Local high school archery club members shoot flaming arrows to ignite a fire on a 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field during a fire festival on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Fire festival in Wakayama

A 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean is burned as a fire festival is held in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Fire festival in Wakayama

Local high school archery club members shoot flaming arrows to ignite a fire on a 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field during a fire festival on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Fire festival in Wakayama

A 100,000 square-meter turf-covered field on a cape facing the Pacific Ocean is burned as a fire festival is held in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 2

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 3

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 4

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 3

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 2

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Sha'Carri Richardson (C) of the United States competes in a women's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Tobi Amusan (L) of Nigeria and Hitomi Nakajima of Japan compete in a women's 100-meter hurdles heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles (C) of the United States jumps as he warms up ahead of a men's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles (far R) of the United States strikes a pose ahead of a men's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles of the United States strikes a pose ahead of a men's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles of the United States strikes a pose after competing in a men's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles of the United States strikes a pose after competing in a men's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

(From L) Oblique Seville of Jamaica, Kenneth Bednarek of the United States, Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and Noah Lyles of the United States compete in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

(From L) Oblique Seville of Jamaica, Kenneth Bednarek of the United States, Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, Noah Lyles of the United States, Kayinsola Ajayi of Nigeria and Akani Simbine of South Africa compete in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Oblique Seville (C) of Jamaica celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025, alongside Kishane Thompson (R) of Jamaica and Noah Lyles of the United States who finished second and third, respectively.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (C) of Jamaica competes in the women's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia competes in a women's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia competes in a women's 100-meter heat at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2025.

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Ditaji Kambundji (C) of Switzerland poses during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, alongside silver medalist Tobi Amusan (L) of Nigeria and bronze medalist Grace Stark of the United States.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland poses during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland smiles during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland competes in the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Ditaji Kambundji (R) of Switzerland competes in the women's 100-meter hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025, alongside silver medalist Tina Clayton (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville of Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Bronze medalist Noah Lyles of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville (C) of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025, with his compatriot and silver medalist Kishane Thompson (L) and bronze medalist Noah Lyles of the United States.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles (R) of the United States takes a selfie with gold medalist Oblique Seville (C) and silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles of the United States celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles of the United States poses after winning the bronze medal in the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles of the United States poses after winning the bronze medal in the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles of the United States poses with the bronze medal he won in the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles of the United States poses with the bronze medal he won in the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Oblique Seville of Jamaica (C) reacts after winning the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Oblique Seville of Jamaica celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Letsile Tebogo (3rd from R) of Botswana reacts after being disqualified for a false start in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Letsile Tebogo of Botswana reacts after being disqualified for a false start in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Letsile Tebogo (lane 8) of Botswana reacts after being disqualified for a false start in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Letsile Tebogo (2nd from L) of Botswana makes a false start before being disqualified from the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Letsile Tebogo (8) of Botswana makes a false start before being disqualified from the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.