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World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Sing ‘Country Roads’ After US Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2

The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, July 1, reaching the World Cup round of 16. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" played after the match, with fans singing along.

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[Breaking News]2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

HIRAO, Japan, June 28 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site. (Kyodo)

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World Cup 2026 – US: Fans Sing ‘Country Roads’ After US Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina

The United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday, July 1, reaching the World Cup round of 16. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" played after the match, with fans singing along.

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Mt. Fuji climbing season

Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Yoshida route in Yamanashi Prefecture on July 1, 2026. The route, as well as the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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Mt. Fuji climbing season

Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Yoshida route on July 1, 2026. The route in Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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Mt. Fuji in climbing season

People begin climbing Mt. Fuji along the Subashiri route on July 1, 2026. The route in Shizuoka Prefecture up Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado 2

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

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Canada: Prime Minister Carney Takes Part in Toronto Pride With Mayor Chow

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28 alongside Mayor Olivia Chow, shaking hands and taking selfies with crowds along Yonge Street. Carney, who was drenched by water gun-wielding revelers during the march, was participating in the parade for the first time since taking office last year.

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US: Snyder Fire Surges, Killing Three Firefighters Along Colorado-Utah Border

Thick smoke from the Snyder Fire darkened skies over Fruita, Colorado, near Grand Junction, as the lightning-sparked wildfire, which broke out Saturday in Utah along the Colorado border, merged with multiple other fires and surged to more than 29,000 acres.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Tries to Climb Stone Retaining Wall in Sichuan

A driver in Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, captured a rare encounter with a wild giant panda clinging to a stone retaining wall along a mountain road on June 23. The panda eventually failed to climb and gave up before running away.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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China: Oncoming Driver’s High Beam Warning Prevents Accident in Zhejiang

On June 21, 2026, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, dashcam footage captured a car traveling along a dark road at night. An oncoming driver began flashing their high beams rapidly, prompting the dashcam driver to slow down. As the vehicle decelerated, a person lying motionless in the middle of a crosswalk came into view, allowing the driver to safely navigate around them.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out Along Segura River in Murcia, Forcing Evacuations

A wildfire broke out Saturday afternoon in Murcia, Spain, near the banks of the Segura River, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes and prompting a major emergency response. A large column of black smoke visible across the city.

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China: Tourists Rescue Elderly Couple From Overturned Car in Tibet

On May 31, 2026, at a viewing platform along the Nujiang Grand Canyon in Baxu County, Chamdo, Tibet, passing tourists stopped to rescue a 70-year-old couple whose car had overturned during a self-driving trip. It took about 20 minutes to free the couple from the vehicle, who were then taken to hospital for treatment.

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US: Swarm of Mayflies Descends on Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio

A swarm of mayflies descended on Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, on Saturday, June 20, as the annual hatch season peaked along the shores of Lake Erie.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Brings Storm Surge Flooding to Galveston, Texas

Floodwaters surged through streets in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, June 17 as Tropical Storm Arthur moved along the Gulf Coast, bringing dangerous storm surge to the area.

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US: Waves Pound Galveston Coast as First Tropical Cyclone of Season Threatens Texas

Rough waves crashed along the shores of Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday morning as Potential Tropical Cyclone One approached the Gulf Coast. Authorities have issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the area, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall and possible flooding in the coming days.

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Wind bells at flower park in western Japan

Visitors take a stroll along an allay decorated by wind bells at Tottori Hanakairo flower park in Nambu in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 13, 2026.

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Scenic road in central Japan

Vehicles drive along the Hakusan Shirakawago White Road in Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 12, 2026. The scenic road fully reopened to traffic the same day after a seven-month winter closure.

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Scenic road in central Japan

A car drives along the Hakusan Shirakawago White Road in Shirakawa in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on June 12, 2026. The scenic road fully reopened to traffic the same day after a seven-month winter closure.

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UK: Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep Scotland After Belfast Knife Attack 2

Protests erupted across Scotland on Tuesday, June 9, with hundreds gathering in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr, and Aberdeen following disorder in Belfast sparked by a knife attack. In Glasgow, demonstrators — mostly young men dressed in black — marched from the Royal Concert Hall toward the Clyde River, prompting street closures including Glasgow Bridge. In Edinburgh, dozens rallied at St Andrew's Square before marching along Princes Street with blue flares and Scottish flags. The demonstrations follow the charging of a Sudanese man with attempted murder over Monday's knife attack in Belfast, in which the victim suffered injuries to his eyes, back, and face.

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UK: Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep Scotland After Belfast Knife Attack

Protests erupted across Scotland on Tuesday, June 9, with hundreds gathering in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr, and Aberdeen following disorder in Belfast sparked by a knife attack. In Glasgow, demonstrators — mostly young men dressed in black — marched from the Royal Concert Hall toward the Clyde River, prompting street closures including Glasgow Bridge. In Edinburgh, dozens rallied at St Andrew's Square before marching along Princes Street with blue flares and Scottish flags. The demonstrations follow the charging of a Sudanese man with attempted murder over Monday's knife attack in Belfast, in which the victim suffered injuries to his eyes, back, and face.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Sends Massive Waves Crashing Into Coastlines

Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan over several days, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage throughout the country. Along the coasts and on remote islands in various regions, massive waves crashed against the shore as the typhoon made its way through.

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US: Manhattanhenge Draws Crowds to Manhattan for Spring Sunset Spectacle

Crowds gathered along 42nd Street and other Midtown Manhattan cross streets on Thursday, May 28, for Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's east-west street grid.

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US: Manhattanhenge Draws Crowds to Manhattan for Spring Sunset Spectacle 2

Crowds gathered along 42nd Street and other Midtown Manhattan cross streets on Thursday, May 28, for Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's east-west street grid.

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US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

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China: Parent Redstart Uses Food to Coax Chick Into Its First Flight in Zhejiang

An adult redstart in Zhejiang was filmed on April 15 coaxing its chick to fly for the first time by holding food just out of reach and slowly retreating along the rocks, until the young bird gained enough confidence to flutter across.

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Japan: Rare Red Tide Sweeps Suruga Bay Beaches for First Time in Years

Red tide has been washing ashore along multiple coastlines of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture since May 20, in what is believed to be the bay's largest such occurrence in over a decade. The unusual bloom has left tourists puzzled at beaches across the Izu Peninsula, where the reddish-brown discoloration has spread across the shoreline.

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US: Massive Dust Devil Spotted Along Highway 95 in Yuma, Arizona

A huge dust devil was spotted alongside Highway 95 in Yuma, Arizona, on Sunday, May 24.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Swallows Car in Baotou, Inner Mongolia

On May 17, 2026, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a dangerous scene as vehicles were moving along the road when drivers suddenly noticed that a large sinkhole had opened up ahead. A car in front appeared to have no time to stop and fell directly into the deep hole with the people inside. The collapsed section covered a large part of the roadway, creating a frightening hazard for passing vehicles. Local authorities later responded that no casualties had been reported. Footage ended with the vehicle disappearing into the pit.

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China: Tibetan Mastiff Puppy Falls Into Ditch While Attempting to Jump Across in Sichuan

On May 10, 2026, in Sichuan, southwestern China, a video captured a small black Tibetan mastiff trying to cross a ditch. The person filming stood on the other side of the ditch. The puppy wanted to come over, so it walked along the grass for a moment and then jumped hard. Because its body was still too small, the puppy fell into the water instead of reaching the other side. The person filming quickly picked it up from the ditch.

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CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (L) receives a standing ovation following the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2026, in Cannes, southern France, along with Rim Kuwaki (R), who stars in the film.

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CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (C, facing camera) receives a standing ovation following the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2026, in Cannes, southern France, along with Haruka Ayase (C, L), Rim Kuwaki (C, R) and Daigo (C, far R), who star in the film.

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Australia: Rainbows Form Over Crashing Waves

On April 12, 2026, in Australia, a video recorded waves rolling along a rocky coastline under bright sunlight. Blue ocean water moved up and down against the rocks as sea spray filled the air. As sunlight passed through the mist above the waves, a colorful rainbow appeared over the ocean. Soon afterward, another incoming wave created a second rainbow nearby. The scene looked especially vivid because of the clear weather and high visibility along the coast. Rainbows forming directly above moving sea waves are not commonly seen.

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China: Concerned Mother Horse Runs Behind Car Carrying Sick Foal to Vet

On May 13, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured an emotional moment as a sick foal was taken by car for medical treatment. As the owner drove the foal to a veterinarian, the mother horse ran closely behind the vehicle, seemingly worried about where her baby was being taken. The sound of the horse’s hooves echoed along the ground as she chased after the car, creating a touching scene.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Norikura Skyline in central Japan

A bus runs along the Norikura Skyline in Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2026, as the 14.4-kilometer mountainous sightseeing road reopened that day following a wintertime closure.

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Canada: Blowing Dust Reduces Visibility Along Alberta Highway Amid Wind Warning

Blowing dust reduced visibility across parts of Alberta on May 14, as Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Wind Warning for a large swath of the province. This video was captured from a car driving on Highway 21 south of Trochu, central Alberta.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his state visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.