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US: Snyder Fire Surges, Killing Three Firefighters Along Colorado-Utah Border

Thick smoke from the Snyder Fire darkened skies over Fruita, Colorado, near Grand Junction, as the lightning-sparked wildfire, which broke out Saturday in Utah along the Colorado border, merged with multiple other fires and surged to more than 29,000 acres.

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Ghana: Floodwaters Inundate Accra Neighborhoods, Forcing Evacuations and Road Closures

Heavy rainfall overnight flooded large parts of Accra, Ghana's capital, submerging major roads and low-lying communities and disrupting the Monday morning commute for thousands of residents. Ghana's Ministry of the Interior deployed emergency response teams and mobilized multiple security agencies, including the military and fire service, urging residents in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Tries to Climb Stone Retaining Wall in Sichuan

A driver in Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, captured a rare encounter with a wild giant panda clinging to a stone retaining wall along a mountain road on June 23. The panda eventually failed to climb and gave up before running away.

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Belgium: Severe Storms Batter Brussels, Flooding Streets and Toppling Trees Overnight

Severe thunderstorms swept through Brussels overnight Saturday, June 27 into Sunday, June 28, prompting firefighters to respond to around 120 emergency calls by midday Sunday, as flooding submerged streets in Laeken and strong winds toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods including Anderlecht and Jette. Earlier Saturday evening, authorities had closed regional parks and the Sonian Forest and canceled the Couleur Café music festival due to orange-level storm warnings.

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US: At Least Four Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Kentucky After Torrential Rain

At least four people were killed and more than 60 rescues conducted after torrential rain dumped up to eight inches in parts of Kentucky, triggering flash flooding across multiple counties over the weekend. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit 2

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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US: Overnight Storm Pounds Evergreen and Kittredge, Colorado

An overnight storm dropped 6 inches of rain in two hours on Thursday, June 25, flooding Evergreen and Kittredge, Colorado, triggering rockslides and causing major damage to homes, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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China: Cat Wearing Red Plastic Bag Leaps Around Room Like a Superhero

A cat in Sichuan, China, turned into an accidental superhero after getting tangled in a red plastic bag, racing up curtains, across an air conditioner, and onto a sofa before safely landing on the floor.

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China: Mother Hen Shields Chicks From Downpour With Her Wings

A mother hen in Anhui, China, sheltered her chicks from heavy rain by spreading her wings and lowering her body over them, keeping them dry while she remained fully exposed to the storm.

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Powerful earthquake hits northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, June 25 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News plane on June 25, 2026, shows a damaged exterior wall of a building in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, after a preliminary magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit northeastern Japan. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako

TOKYO, Japan, June 24 Kyodo - Japan's Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter Princess Kako visit an exhibition featuring works by artists with disabilities in Tokyo on June 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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France: Violent Thunderstorms Lash Yvelines With Strong Winds and Flooding

Violent thunderstorms struck Yvelines, France, on Saturday night, June 27, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h, leaving around 300 homes without power, causing flooding, and disrupting Transilien and RER train services.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes the batting position in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico supporters celebrate after their team scored the opening goal in a World Cup Group A football match against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A Mexico supporter wears a traditional sombrero hat decorated with a trophy, a ball and football shoes in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the World Cup opener at the venue the same day.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Imperial succession

Hirofumi Nakasone, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's constitutional reform headquarters, speaks to reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on June 29, 2026, saying he regrets having said inappropriately the previous day that Princess Aiko cannot become emperor under Japan's current succession law.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Alphonso Davies (19) is in action during the second half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Imperial succession

Hirofumi Nakasone, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's constitutional reform headquarters, delivers a speech in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, saying Princess Aiko cannot become emperor under Japan's current succession law.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's football World Cup squad is pictured before a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L), who suffered a left knee injury during a group match against the Netherlands, trains separately from the rest of the team in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 game against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) is in action during the first half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) is in action during the first half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's Tani Oluwaseyi (12) is in action during the first half of a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (L), who suffered a left knee injury during a group match against the Netherlands, trains separately from the rest of the team in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 game against Brazil.

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US: Curti Sliwa Surprises Crowd at NYC Pride March

Former New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa joined the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 28, riding an iHeartRadio float and greeting the crowd in a surprise appearance.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Yukinari Sugawara (2nd from R) holds a cake as teammates celebrate his 26th birthday on June 28, 2026, in Houston ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui celebrates after escaping a fifth-inning jam in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (R) trains with teammates in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (4th from L) and Neymar (5th from L) are pictured with teammates during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Yukinari Sugawara holds a birthday cake on his 26th birthday on June 28, 2026, in Houston ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki trains with teammates in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) and teammate Mookie Betts (50) low-five after beating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs after hitting an RBI single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior is pictured during the team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (foreground) trains with teammates in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (far L) strikes out swinging against San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui (1) in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) taps helmets with first base coach Chris Woodward after drawing a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) taps helmets with first base coach Chris Woodward after drawing a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players train in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.