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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

A Densuke watermelon, a specialty of Toma town in Hokkaido, is pictured after fetching 700,000 yen ($4,350) at the season's first auction at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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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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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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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 4

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) hugs Nico O'Reilly following their team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric acknowledges the crowd following his team'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

Croatia players are pictured following the team'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

Croatia players acknowledge the crowd following the team'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 players acknowledge the crowd following the team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England supporters celebrate following a 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane acknowledges the crowd following his team's 4-2 victory in a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 4

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 3

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region 4

Devastating thunderstorms, including at least one reported tornado, tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night, June 9, causing significant damage in the Oxbow area.

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UK: Thousands Join Counter-Protest Against Far-Right March in Brighton

Anti-immigration group South East Patriots held a "Stop the Boats" march in Brighton city center on Saturday, June 13, drawing around 300 supporters. A counter-protest under the banner of Carnival Against Fascism drew an estimated 4,000 people. Police deployed riot officers after items were thrown, and eight people were arrested on charges including assaulting a police officer, breach of the peace, and possession of a pyrotechnic item.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Koki Ogawa (19) tries to clear the ball ahead of Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 4

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal with a header in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (4) of the Netherlands scores the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken in Tokyo on Aug. 4, 2016, shows Yohei Kono speaking during an interview. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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China: Summer City Transformed Into Winter Scene by Sudden Hailstorm

A severe storm hit Langfang, Hebei province, on June 4, 2026, bringing heavy hail and a rapid temperature drop after a sweltering day with temperatures in the high 30s°C (around 95°F). The footage shows streets covered in accumulated ice pellets, creating a winter-like scene in the middle of summer.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

People pose near Monterrey, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming football World Cup, on June 4, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

People gather in front of a countdown clock in Monterrey, Mexico, one of the host cities for the upcoming football World Cup, on June 4, 2026.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Kansas With Damaging Winds Overnight 4

Severe storms swept through Kansas overnight, bringing damaging winds, downed trees, and power outages.

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RECAP: Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Kills Dozens in Southern Philippines

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Mindanao region of the southern Philippines on Monday at 7:37 a.m. local time, killing at least 37 people and causing buildings to collapse.

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China: Sudden Hailstorm Bombards Langfang With Large Hailstones

On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, a sudden and severe hailstorm was captured on video. The sky darkened rapidly as thick clouds moved in, and large hailstones began falling almost immediately, hammering the ground and bouncing off pavements with considerable force.

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China: Heavy Downpour Turns Streets Into Waterlogged Scenes in Langfang, Hebei

This is the shocking moment that a torrential rainstorm battered Langfang in China, flooding city roads as sheets of rain poured down and turned the streets into waterlogged scenes. On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, the video captured heavy rain lashing the city as water covered the road surface. Rain poured down with great force, while the flooded streets reflected the scale of the downpour.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko at ceremony

Japan Crown Princess Kiko at ceremony

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko attends a ceremony of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association in Tokyo on June 4, 2026.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 4

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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Albania: Kushner-Backed Resort Plan Sparks Days of Protests in Tirana 3

Protesters took to the streets of Tirana again on Thursday, June 4, to protest a controversial luxury resort development planned for the protected Vjosa-Narta landscape on Albania's southern coast by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.

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Spain: 2026 La Patum Completa Draws Crowds to Berga Despite Downpour

Thousands gathered in Berga, in the Catalonia region of Spain, on Thursday, June 4, for La Patum Completa. The centuries-old annual festival, declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, was held in full despite heavy rain.

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Albania: Kushner-Backed Resort Plan Sparks Days of Protests in Tirana 2

Protesters took to the streets of Tirana again on Thursday, June 4, to protest a controversial luxury resort development planned for the protected Vjosa-Narta landscape on Albania's southern coast by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.

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India: IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Storms Sweep Delhi-NCR Region

Thunderstorms swept across the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, June 4, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and temporary relief from intense heat while causing brief disruptions in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow weather alert for the National Capital Region through Saturday.

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Algeria: Fireworks Fired Over Algiers to Celebrate MC Algiers’ 10th Ligue 1 Title

Supporters of MC Alger set off fireworks in the Bab El Oued neighborhood of Algiers on Thursday, June 4, celebrating the club's 10th Algerian Ligue 1 title.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

BEIJING, China, June 4 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on June 4, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of electronics retailer Edion Corp. in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Edion and Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, Yamada Holdings Co., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses under a new holding company.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of electronics retailer Edion Corp. in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Edion and Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer, Yamada Holdings Co., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses.

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Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Electronics retailers Yamada, Edion agree to business integration

Photo taken on June 4, 2026, shows an outlet of Yamada Denki Co., a subsidiary of Yamada Holdings Co., in Kawasaki near Tokyo. Japan's largest consumer electronics retailer Yamada Holdings and another key player in the sector, Edion Corp., said on June 5 they have agreed to integrate their businesses under a new holding company.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu, father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu (C), father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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Albania: Kushner-Backed Resort Plan Sparks Days of Protests in Tirana

Protesters took to the streets of Tirana again on Thursday, June 4, to protest a controversial luxury resort development planned for the protected Vjosa-Narta landscape on Albania's southern coast by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.

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OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, holds a press conference after a two-day OECD Council meeting ended without issuing a ministerial statement for the second straight year in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Peru presidential election campaign

Peru presidential election campaign

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, waves to supporters at a closing campaign rally in Lima on June 4, 2026, three days before the runoff election against Roberto Sanchez.

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Peru presidential election campaign

Peru presidential election campaign

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, speaks at a closing campaign rally in Lima on June 4, 2026, three days before the runoff election against Roberto Sanchez.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan is pictured after finishing the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Football: Japan team's pre-World Cup camp in Mexico

Football: Japan team's pre-World Cup camp in Mexico

Japan's Takefusa Kubo (R) of the Japan men's national football team is congratulated by teammate Yukinari Sugawara on his 25th birthday on June 4, 2026, near Monterrey, Mexico, during their pre-World Cup camp.

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