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US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year 2

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

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US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

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Thailand: Bangkok Pub Fire Leaves 27 Dead, 22 Critically Injured

A huge fire tore through Na Ladprao beer hall, a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district late Sunday, July 12, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens, with 22 people left in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

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Spain: Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 12, Leaves 23 Missing in Almería

A wildfire broke out in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, July 9, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 missing. Authorities say a fallen power line cable sparked the blaze.

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US: 33 Injured as Bus Collides With 12 Vehicles in Pikesville, Maryland 2

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.

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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.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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US: All 11 Survivors Rescued After Small Plane Crashes off Florida Coast

A small plane crashed approximately 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida on Tuesday, May 12, after encountering rough weather. All 11 people aboard the Beechcraft BE30, which had taken off from Abaco Island in the Bahamas, were rescued and taken to hospital for evaluation.

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Former Chinese defense ministers sentenced to death over graft

Photo taken on March 12, 2023, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing shows former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu (back) watching Chinese President Xi Jinping leave the venue after a session of the National People's Congress. Former Chinese defense ministers Li and Wei Fenghe were sentenced to death by a military court over graft charges on May 7, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Accident at Tokyo amusement park

TOKYO, Japan, April 22 Kyodo - Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters. (Kyodo)

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 12 Kyodo - People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026. (Kyodo)

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Representatives leave the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) leaves the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from R) leaves the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives are pictured after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives leave the Great Hall of the People in Beijing after attending the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) attends the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Premier Li Qiang attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The National People's Congress adopts a five-year economic plan on the final day of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping (front) and Premier Li Qiang attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

The National People's Congress adopts a five-year economic plan on the final day of the eight-day congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Members of the People's Liberation Army band hold a rehearsal ahead of the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Seafront, Killing Several

An Israeli airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida area along Beirut's seafront in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, killing at least seven people and wounding 21 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Hundreds of displaced civilians had been sheltering at the beach after receiving Israeli evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Video shared on social media showed scenes of chaos along the promenade.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

People protest near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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US: United Airlines 2127 Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX, Passengers Evacuate via Slides

Passengers on United Airlines 2127 flight were forced to evacuate via emergency slides on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, March 2, following a reported engine fire. The Boeing 787 deployed the slides after an emergency landing, allowing 268 people on board, including 12 crew members, to flee the aircraft. No injuries have been reported at this time.

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Turkey: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Mersin

Heavy rain triggered severe flooding in Mersin, southern Turkey on Friday, January 30, after overflowing streams inundated neighborhoods, damaging 51 homes and businesses and 8 vehicles, while 12 people were rescued. Floodwaters submerged agricultural land, damaged bridges and schools, and swept away vehicles.

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Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Marine Le Pen's lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut and French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN’s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Member of French far-right party Rassemblement National (RN) and Perpignan's mayor Louis Aliot leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Marine Le Pen's lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut and French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial of Marine Le Pen and RN s officials during a break - Paris AJ

Marine Le Pen's lawyer, Rodolphe Bosselut and French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, Marine Le Pen leave the Palais de Justice de Paris in a break during their appeal trial on charges of embezzlement of European public funds in a case of alleged European Parliament fake jobs in Paris on January 20, 2026. Marine Le Pen is called to the stand in the appeal trial in Paris of the parliamentary assistants of the National Front, where she is playing for her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election. Twelve of the accused, as well as the far-right party itself, have appealed against the verdict while another 12 people -- including one of Le Pen's sisters -- have decided to accept their convictions without appealing. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM