China: Kitten’s Boxing “Training” Session Goes Viral in Wuhan

A kitten in Wuhan, Hubei, was filmed repeatedly punching a hanging toy inside a cardboard box, comically resembling a boxer hitting a speed bag. The playful clip humorously frames the behavior as training for a fight.

China: Man Finds Rare Collared Owlet on Road in Liaoning

A man in Liaoning, China discovered a collared owlet, a nationally protected species, on a road on July 9, 2026; forest protection staff later collected the bird for safekeeping.

World Cup 2026 – Argentina: Thousands Gather at Obelisk After Final Loss

Thousands of Argentina fans in Buenos Aires gathered around the Obelisco on Sunday, July 19, to thank Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni despite the team's 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The gathering later turned tense when clashes broke out between some fans and police, who used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 9

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. This video shows the sun turned red amid the haze from Canadian wildfire smoke on July 16.

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.

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9

Yodoyabashi Gate Tower, which had its grand opening on July 9=July 10,2026,Osaka

China: Dog Plays Piano and Sings During Morning Performance

A video filmed on July 9, 2026, in Shandong province, eastern China, showed a dog climbing onto its owner's piano, placing both paws on the keys, and barking repeatedly as if performing its own morning concert.

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.

China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

A man filming farmland under darkening skies in Shanghai on July 9, 2026, captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground directly in front of him. The flash lit up the scene in a startling close call just before an incoming storm.

China: Rare Localized Rainstorm Soaks Triangle-Shaped Area in Zhejiang

A video from Zhejiang, China, on July 9, 2026, shows an unusually localized rain shower falling in a sharply defined triangular patch on a road while the surrounding pavement stayed completely dry.

China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

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.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

[Breaking News]Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 9 Kyodo - Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) hugs Alexis Mac Allister after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

Japan: Balck-and-White Calbee Chips Spotted in Store Before Color Return

Major snack maker Calbee announced on July 9 that it will gradually restore color packaging for eight products starting in late July, after switching them to black-and-white printing due to naphtha supply concerns. The "black-and-white potato chips" ended up on shelves for about two months since late May, sparking varied reactions on social media. Some said they never saw the black-and-white version in stores at all, since only the full-color packaging was available, while others speculated the black-and-white chips could become a collector's item.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (9) and teammates celebrate following a 2-1 victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) and teammates appear dejected following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) leaves the pitch following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) is pictured following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players (back) jump after England's Harry Kane (9) took a free kick in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (2nd from R) celebrates with Harry Kane (9) after scoring the winner in the first half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Norway at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 5

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.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 2

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands early Saturday, July 11, with storm and high wave warnings issued across the prefecture as parts of the region entered the storm's violent wind zone. A Level 4 Urgent Warning for storm surges was in place for parts of the area, with up to 250 millimeters of rain expected as authorities warned of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 4

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.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 3

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.

Japan: Okinawa Braces for Severe Weather as Typhoon Bavi Approaches 2

Typhoon Bavi was approaching Okinawa on Friday, July 10, engulfing the region in strong winds, with storm warnings issued across the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako and Ishigaki islands. Authorities warned of landslides, high waves, and high tides. Airlines canceled more than 160 flights to and from the region.

US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland 2

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo holds a press conference ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 9, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia holds a press conference ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Spain at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 9, 2026.

Japan: Okinawa Braces for Severe Weather as Typhoon Bavi Approaches

Typhoon Bavi was approaching Okinawa on Friday, July 10, engulfing the region in strong winds, with storm warnings issued across the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako and Ishigaki islands. The typhoon was forecast to pass near the region through Saturday, while swells from the storm caused high surf along Pacific coastal areas further north.

Spain: Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 12, Leaves 23 Missing in Almería

A wildfire broke out in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, July 9, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 missing. Authorities say a fallen power line cable sparked the blaze.

World Cup 2026 – France Fans Celebrate After Win Over Morocco 2

French fans celebrated in different places on Thursday, July 9, after France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reaching their third straight semi-final.

World Cup 2026 – France Fans Celebrate After Win Over Morocco

French fans celebrated in different places on Thursday, July 9, after France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reaching their third straight semi-final.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui (R) and France's Manu Kone vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui (R) and France's Manu Kone vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Brahim Diaz (L) and France's Manu Kone vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026. Morocco's Brahim Diaz is seen on the right.