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China: Disabled Cat Walks on Front Paws in Handstand

Filmed on July 27, 2025, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, this video captures the unique and inspiring journey of a cat named Nunu. Born with a congenital deformity that left its hind legs unable to function, Nunu was rescued from the streets and has since taught itself to navigate the world in a truly remarkable way. The footage shows Nunu moving down a hallway entirely on its front paws in a perfect handstand. With its hind legs lifted and suspended in the air, Nunu uses its two front paws to bear its entire body weight, alternating them in a steady, rhythmic motion to propel itself forward. Its front legs are visibly strong and muscular, allowing it to maintain a steady balance and walk with surprising agility. The video beautifully highlights Nunu's incredible resilience and optimistic spirit, turning a severe physical challenge into a heartwarming display of strength and determination.

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Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Isao Harimoto is pictured during a baseball game featuring former Japanese professional players in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. Harimoto, a Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer who set the Nippon Professional Baseball career hits record with 3,085 hits in 2,752 games, died on Sept. 9, at age 86.

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RECAP: Record Rain Swamps Nagoya, Central Japan

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Nagoya, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads across the city. The capital of Aichi Prefecture recorded 104.5 millimeters of rainfall in one hour, the highest ever recorded in the city, and the downpour forced widespread train suspensions that stranded commuters. An underpass at Nagoya Dome-mae Yada subway station was completely flooded, with floodwater cascading down a staircase, and columns of water were seen shooting several stories into the air after floodwater pressure forced open manhole covers.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) chats with Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) after drawing a walk in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, 2026. Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup the same day, following a four-day absence.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) chats with Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) after drawing a walk in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, 2026. Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup the same day, following a four-day absence.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) chats with Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) after drawing a walk in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, 2026. Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup the same day, following a four-day absence.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 3

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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[Breaking News]Torrential rain in central Japan

HAKUI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Video taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a submerged vehicle in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Tokyo Toy Show opens at Tokyo Big Sight

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 27 Kyodo - Video shows the opening ceremony of 2026 Tokyo Toy Show at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Torrential rain in central Japan

HIMI, Japan, Aug. 27 Kyodo - A man walks on a flooded street in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain. (Kyodo)

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UK: Yellow Weather Warning Hits Derbyshire as Storms Flood Roads

Severe thunderstorms swept across large parts of England and Wales on Thursday, August 27, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering all of Derbyshire. Heavy rain flooded several roads in the county, and some areas experienced temporary power cuts.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 6

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 7

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 8

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 5

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 6

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Spain: Wildfire Forces Evacuation of El Saler Village, Valencia

A wildfire broke out in the Devesa de El Saler, within Valencia's Albufera Natural Park, on Thursday afternoon, August 27, forcing the evacuation of El Saler village.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 4

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 3

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 5

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 4

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 2

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 3

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Spain: Atlantic Storm Floods Oviedo Streets, Trash Cans Float on Floodwaters

A violent Atlantic storm swept through Spain's Asturias region on Thursday, August 27, flooding streets in Oviedo and Avilés.

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UK: Funnel Cloud Spotted in Redbourn, Hertfordshire

A funnel cloud was spotted in Redbourn, Hertfordshire on Thursday, August 27.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto prepares for his next pitch in the dugout during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto prepares for his next pitch in the dugout during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaves the mound in the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) leaves the mound in the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) chats with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani after leaving the mound in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after striking out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads for his at-bat in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after giving up a solo home run to Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after giving up a solo home run to Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrenders a solo home run to Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed house in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.