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US: Large Fire Engulfs Cold Storage Facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles 4

A large fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, June 17 at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, rapidly spreading to rooftop solar panels. A shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area due to hazardous materials.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game 3

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

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Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

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US: Severe Hail Pounds Twin Cities as Thunderstorms Roll Across Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms with intense hail rolled across the Twin Cities area on Friday, June 19.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, R), Empress Masako (C, L), Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pose for a photo after attending a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning 4

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako bow during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R), Empress Masako (front, L) walk with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan delivers a speech alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (3rd from L) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a hydraulic engineering research institute, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (far L) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a hydraulic engineering research institute, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning 3

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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US: Tornado Caught on Camera in Effingham, Illinois Amid Tornado Warning 2

A tornado was caught on camera in Effingham, Illinois, on Wednesday, June 17, amid a tornado warning.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico: Colombian Fans Take Over Mexico City Monument After Opener Game

Colombian fans took over Mexico City's Angel de la Independencia monument on Tuesday night, June 17, celebrating their team's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in the opening Group K match of the World Cup at Estadio Azteca.

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US: Rainbow and Lightning Seen Together in Skies Over Tucson, Arizona 2

A stunning combination of a rainbow and lightning was captured on camera in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, June 17.

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France: Bus Catches Fire Near Porte d’Ivry in Paris 13th Arrondissement

A bus on line 27 caught fire and exploded at its terminus near Porte d'Ivry in Paris' 13th arrondissement on Thursday morning, June 17, sending thick black smoke across the neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

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US: Power Flashes Captured Amid Severe Storm Battering Kentucky

Two waves of severe storms and heavy rain hit Kentucky from Wednesday night, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, with a flood watch issued for the northern half of the state.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain Luka Modric (far L) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following the squad's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane (front) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after the squad's 4-2 victory over Croatia in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Atomic bomb survivor Setsuko Thurlow in Vienna

Atomic bomb survivor Setsuko Thurlow in Vienna

Setsuko Thurlow, a 94-year-old atomic bomb survivor and nuclear disarmament campaigner, speaks about her experience in Hiroshima during a meeting hosted by the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Vienna on June 17, 2026, in preparation for the first review conference on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, scheduled in November and December.

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UK: Protesters Rally Over Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union Debate on Islam

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in central Oxford on Wednesday, June 17, as far-right activist Tommy Robinson spoke at the Oxford Union in a debate on Islam.

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US: Charleston, IL Declares Local State of Emergency After Severe Storms

The City of Charleston, Illinois, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, June 17, after severe weather caused significant damage, prompting response and recovery efforts by local emergency management agencies.

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New Fed chair Warsh

New Fed chair Warsh

New U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 17, 2026, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held for the first time under his leadership.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, 2nd from L) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout after grounding out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (front, L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (front, R) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a technological institute specializing in hydraulic engineering research and water management, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (front, L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (front, C) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a technological institute specializing in hydraulic engineering research and water management, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a welcome ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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US: Rainbow and Lightning Seen Together in Skies Over Tucson, Arizona

A stunning combination of a rainbow and lightning was captured on camera in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, June 17.

  •  
Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

  •  
Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander (2nd from L) of the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito of Japan (3rd from L), Empress Masako and Queen Maxima greet a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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