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US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 6

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

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China: Cloud Shaped Like Number Six Appears Over Chongqing

On July 9, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a cluster of clouds drifted together to form a shape resembling the number "6", standing out clearly against the sky.

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China: Dog Pulls Owner’s Paddleboard While Swimming in River

On July 6, 2026, in Hubei, China, a strong dog swam through a river while pulling its owner along on a paddleboard, impressing viewers with its swimming power.

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China: Residents Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Into River in Hunan

Residents in Hunan, China, rushed to save a woman on July 6, 2026, after her car plunged into a river. A group of bystanders dove in and worked together to pull her safely from the partially submerged vehicle.

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China: Man Miraculously Survives Direct Lightning Strike While Fishing

Surveillance footage from July 6, 2026, in Xianning, Hubei, captured the moment a man fishing beside a river during heavy rain was struck by lightning, triggering a burst of flames and thick smoke. Despite the terrifying impact, he reportedly survived with only minor injuries, while his fishing gear was left damaged beside him.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders 2

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alex de Minaur of Australia plays in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Flavio Cobolli of Italy plays in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Flavio Cobolli of Italy plays in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Flavio Cobolli of Italy plays in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 6

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

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China: Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain Hit Qingdao

Fierce winds and torrential rain battered Qingdao, Shandong, during a dangerous storm on July 6, 2026. Footage showed rain blown sideways by powerful gusts as visibility dropped and trees and roadside objects were battered.

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China: Dogs Jump Rope With Trainer at Pet School

A group of pet dogs jumped rope together with a trainer at Pet Adventure Island in Shanghai on July 6, 2026. The trainer swung the rope while more than ten dogs jumped in time, working together smoothly without tripping. Both the trainer and the dogs appeared to enjoy the activity.

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China: Sudden Storm Flips Tables, Sends Diners Scrambling at Qingdao Food Stall

A sudden rainstorm and strong winds battered an outdoor food stall in Qingdao, Shandong, on July 6, 2026, sending diners scrambling for shelter. The storm flipped tables and chairs and blew loose an awning, forcing staff to guide customers to safety. Some customers helped hold the awning to prevent further damage as the storm continued.

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Japan-U.S.-Australia joint drill in Darwin

Photo shows a missile being loaded onto an F-35B stealth fighter during the Southern Cross exercise jointly hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia, on July 9, 2026. Over 1,000 personnel from the three countries are taking part in the July 6-17 exercise to help strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Japan-U.S.-Australia joint drill in Darwin

Photo shows a missile being loaded onto an F-35 stealth fighter during the Southern Cross exercise jointly hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin, Australia, on July 9, 2026. Over 1,000 personnel from the three countries are taking part in the July 6-17 exercise to help strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

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China: Deadly Tornado Forms Over Lake in Ezhou

A tornado formed over a lake in Ezhou, Hubei, on July 6, 2026, as a man filmed the dramatic scene. Dark clouds gathered before a rotating column of wind appeared over the water, and violent winds soon swept debris into the air. Winds reached levels 8 to 13 across 53 townships, with two townships hitting level 13, and the extreme weather caused 11 deaths. The man filming the storm later revealed injuries he sustained.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (6) dribbles past Brazil's Matheus Cunha in a World Cup Group C match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 13, 2026.

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Spain: Madrid Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heatwave

Madrid experienced extreme weather contrasts on Tuesday, as a sudden summer storm with strong winds struck the city following a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures to 41°C. The storm, which began shortly after 6 p.m., caught pedestrians off guard and forced the closure of El Retiro and five other historic parks.

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Spain: Truck Fire at Mercapalma Near Palma Airport Prompts Residents to Evacuate

A truck caught fire at the Mercapalma wholesale market in Palma de Mallorca, near Son Sant Joan Airport, on Monday, July 6, spreading to several other vehicles amid strong winds and dry conditions. The blaze reached a nearby settlement, prompting a precautionary evacuation, before firefighters brought it under control. Flight operations were not disrupted.

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Moment Tree Crashes Down in Front of Moving Car

This dashcam video shows the moment a tree came crashing down in front of a moving car near Ashidachi Station on the JR Hakubi Line in Okayama Prefecture, at around 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines reacts after losing a point to Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines plays against Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jasmine Paolini of Italy acknowledges the crowd after defeating Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jasmine Paolini of Italy reacts after winning a point against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jasmine Paolini of Italy plays against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jasmine Paolini of Italy plays against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 4

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 12

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 13

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 3

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Bavi Batters Rota, Guam With Powerful Winds

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6 over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory near Guam, bringing sustained winds exceeding 150 mph and torrential rain. The storm also affected other parts of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.

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Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

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Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes 2

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 2

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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Geiko ritual at Kyoto shrine

KYOTO, Japan, July 7 Kyodo - Wearing "yukata" summer kimonos, Geiko and Maiko apprentices visit Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on July 6, 2026, to pray for health and the improvement of their performances in the traditional Osendo ritual. (Kyodo)

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US: Claremont Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres in Boise Foothills, Idaho

A wildfire dubbed the Claremont Fire broke out near a residential street in the Boise Foothills on Monday afternoon, July 6, growing to an estimated 2,000 acres by evening as it spread north and northeast away from populated areas. Boise Fire Department officials said no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported, though hikers were ordered off nearby trails and the Bureau of Land Management closed public lands in the Foothills as air tankers and multiple agencies worked to contain the blaze.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) chats with pitcher and Japanese compatriot Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the dugout during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts at first base after hitting a two-run single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 6, 2026.