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US: Storms Slam Maryland After Record Heat on Independence Day

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Maryland on Saturday, July 4, capping a record-breaking heatwave with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages and downed trees, forcing the cancellation or delay of Independence Day celebrations across the state, including fireworks in Baltimore. Wind gusts approaching 70 mph knocked out power to about 70,000 customers and closed Interstate 97.

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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Illustration - Bike - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 4TH DISTRICT. CYCLISTS IN FRONT OF THE JULY COLUMN AND THE GENIUS OF THE BASTILLE Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Mayor of Chenevelles Cyril Cibert pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Mayor of Chenevelles Cyril Cibert pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Mayor of Chenevelles Cyril Cibert pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Mayor of Chenevelles Cyril Cibert pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Atmosphere during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Atmosphere during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Rural Pride Walk - Chenevelles

Hundreds of people pictured during 4th Rural Pride walk in Chenevelles, a small rural town near Chatellerault in the Vienne region of France on July 26 2025 in support of LGBT people. The event was organised by the association Stop Homophobie and the municipality. Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Youth Choir performance at Sagrada Familia

Nao Fujita (front row, 4th from R), a student of Japan's Tohoku University, sings as a member of the World Youth Choir at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, on July 19, 2025.

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4th Knights of Charity Gala of Milutin Gatsby - Cannes

Robin Thicke and is wife April Love Geary attending the photocall during 4th Knights of Charity Gala of Milutin Gatsby at Chateau de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes, France on July 17, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Knights of Charity Gala of Milutin Gatsby - Cannes

April Love Geary attending the photocall during 4th Knights of Charity Gala of Milutin Gatsby at Chateau de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes, France on July 17, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM