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China: Water Gushes Through Collapsed Shopping Mall Ceiling in Jilin

A section of ceiling at a Changchun shopping mall in Jilin collapsed as water gushed through a damaged fourth-floor section, sending panels crashing down; the mall says no one was injured and the area has since been repaired.

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Spain: Another M4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada, Damages Buildings 2

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Another M4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada, Damages Buildings 3

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Granada 4

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Granada, Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered in Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15, part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia. This video shows people gathering outside after the earthquake struck.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Granada

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Granada, Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered in Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15, part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Memorial service for Japanese, U.S. war dead

Memorial service for Japanese, U.S. war dead

An attendee prays during a joint memorial ceremony for 36 Japanese war dead and 11 U.S. B-29 bomber crew members in Nabari in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 15, 2026, the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 2

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall 2

Nine people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall caused significant flooding across the prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows vehicles abandoned on National Route 14 in Chiba City after floodwaters receded.

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H3 rocket launch

MINAMITANE, Japan, Aug. 12 Kyodo - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency head Hiroshi Yamakawa holds a press conference at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, following the successful launch of H3 rocket No. 9 carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite. (Kyodo)

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Italy: Lava and Smoke Pour From Mount Etna in Latest Eruption 2

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. The volcanic activity continued into Tuesday, August 11. This video shows lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna.

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Italy: Lava and Smoke Pour From Mount Etna in Latest Eruption 3

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. The volcanic activity continued into Tuesday, August 11. This video shows lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna.

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Italy: Lava and Smoke Pour From Mount Etna in Latest Eruption

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. The volcanic activity continued into Tuesday, August 11. This video shows lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna as plumes of smoke rise into the air.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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Chile: Snowfall Hits El Abra Mine Near Calama Amid Unstable Weather

On Tuesday, August 11, snowfall hit the El Abra mine near Calama, Chile, as unstable conditions continued in the region.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 6

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 260 people have been reportedly killed.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Massive Shelf Cloud Over Kentucky

A massive shelf cloud was captured over Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Tuesday, August 11, as severe storms moved into the region.

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US: Severe Storms Topple Power Poles Along Highway in Columbus, Ohio

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing damage while leaving nearly 100,000 residents without power. The video shows toppled power poles, some bent in half, on the side Interstate 71 along Lou Berliner Sports Park in Columbus.

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US: Rare Firenado Filmed Amid Raging Bug Fire Near Reno

A firenado was spotted north of Reno, where the Bug Fire has grown to more than 70,000 acres and prompted evacuations. The video was shot early Tuesday, August 11, just after midnight.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm 2

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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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: 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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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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US: Northwestern Indiana Hit by Severe Storm, Damage and Power Outages Reported

Severe storms tore across Northwest Indiana on Tuesday, August 11, downing trees, power lines, and semitrailers, flooding roads, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Central Ohio, Causing Power Outages

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing flooding and damage while leaving around 100,000 residents without power.

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Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Flight delays and cancellations are displayed on domestic departure monitors at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches eastern Japan.

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Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Flight delays and cancellations are displayed on a domestic departure board at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches eastern Japan.

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Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Flight delays and cancellations are displayed on domestic departure monitors at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches eastern Japan.

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Powerful typhoon in northeastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in northeastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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Powerful typhoon in northeastern Japan

Powerful typhoon in northeastern Japan

High waves surround a "torii" shrine gateway on the shore in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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