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France: Powerful Tornado Hits Pomas, Aude

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southwestern France on Monday, injuring around 39 people and damaging an estimated 300 homes. Winds reaching 117 km/h ripped roofs off buildings, with 15 people hospitalized and more than 120 emergency workers deployed to the town near Carcassonne.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 2

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) scores as shortstop Mookie Betts grounds into a double play in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 23, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) scores as shortstop Mookie Betts grounds into a double play in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 23, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after the team's walk-off victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on Aug. 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 2

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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China: Robot Crashes Into Electrical Boxes During Track Sprint in Beijing

On August 17, 2026, a humanoid robot warming up ahead of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing lost control while rounding a bend on a running track. The machine veered off course and slammed into two electrical boxes beside the track, knocking both to the ground.

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Greece: Helicopter Crashes on Sifnos Island, Killing Three Including UK Couple

A private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, August 17, killing all three people on board, including a British couple, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, who were on their honeymoon, along with their Greek pilot.

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UK: Thousands Gather in Trafalgar Square for Vigil Honoring Jason Arday

Tens of thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square in London on Monday, August 17, for a vigil honoring Jason Arday, the 41-year-old former Cambridge professor found dead at his home on Friday. The vigil, organized by Stand Up to Racism, included a minute's silence and tributes from MPs and campaigners following Arday's recent resignation amid plagiarism accusations.

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UK: Fire Severely Damages Recycling Facility in South Bermondsey, London 2

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on Landmann Way in South Bermondsey, southeast London, on Monday, August 17, as nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control just after 2:00 am on Wednesday.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power 2

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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UK: Fire Severely Damages Recycling Facility in South Bermondsey, London

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on Landmann Way in South Bermondsey, southeast London, on Monday, August 17, as nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control just after 2:00 am on Wednesday.

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US: Storm Dumps Large Hail Near Perham, Minnesota

Large hail was captured at Big Pine Lake near Perham, Minnesota on Monday, August 17.

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US: Damaging Storm Rips Through Tahlequah, Oklahoma

A summer storm ripped through Tahlequah, in eastern Oklahoma, on Monday morning, August 17, causing power outages and significant damage in some areas. One person was reportedly killed in a vehicle crash on State Highway 82, believed to have been unable to see the road due to heavy rainfall.

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US: Storage Tanks Ignite at Oklahoma Pipeline Facility After Suspected Lightning Strike 4

A fire broke out at the Explorer Pipeline facility in Glenpool, Oklahoma, Monday morning, August 17, after a suspected lightning strike ignited tanks containing natural gasoline, prompting evacuations and school shelter-in-place orders. The blaze, which began around 8:34 a.m. in one tank before spreading to three, was extinguished by Monday afternoon after nearly 50 personnel responded, though crews continued applying foam overnight to prevent reignition. No injuries were reported. Nearby schools, businesses and homes were evacuated as a precaution, with authorities directing traffic to alternate routes around the area.

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US: Storage Tanks Ignite at Oklahoma Pipeline Facility After Suspected Lightning Strike 3

A fire broke out at the Explorer Pipeline facility in Glenpool, Oklahoma, Monday morning, August 17, after a suspected lightning strike ignited tanks containing natural gasoline, prompting evacuations and school shelter-in-place orders. The blaze, which began around 8:34 a.m. in one tank before spreading to three, was extinguished by Monday afternoon after nearly 50 personnel responded, though crews continued applying foam overnight to prevent reignition. No injuries were reported. Nearby schools, businesses and homes were evacuated as a precaution, with authorities directing traffic to alternate routes around the area.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 17 Kyodo - Police officers search for missing persons near a swollen river in Chiba on Aug. 15, 2026, following the torrential rain that hit the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 13. (Kyodo)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

BEIJING, China, Aug. 18 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Aug. 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.930%

TOKYO, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.930 percent on the morning of Aug. 17, 2026, its highest level since October 1996, amid growing speculation of early credit tightening by the Bank of Japan. (Kyodo)

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Fireworks at central Japan beach

KUMANO, Japan, Aug. 18 Kyodo - The Kumano great fireworks festival takes place at Shichirimihama beach in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 17, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Dust Devil Spins in Mead, Washington, Amid Dry Conditions

A dust devil was spotted in Mead, near Spokane, Washington, on Monday, August 17, as the state remained under a wildfire emergency amid record drought, high temperatures, and strong winds.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi (L), celebrates with Munetaka Murakami (5) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured after flying out in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox scores on a two-run home run by Andrew Benintendi in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi (foreground) celebrates with teammate Munetaka Murakami after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured after striking out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Randal Grichuk (R) is greeted by teammates Munetaka Murakami (C) and Miguel Vargas (20) after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga reacts after pitching six innings in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga reacts after pitching six innings in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs starts in a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs heads to first base after drawing a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs draws a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs heads toward home plate after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with first base coach Jose Javier as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs watches the flight of his solo home run as he starts to round the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 17, 2026.