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US: Wildfire Spreads to 131 Acres in San Diego’s Sorrento Valley

A vegetation fire broke out in the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego on Sunday, prompting road closures and evacuation orders for several residential areas. The fire, first reported around 1:30 p.m. near Peñasquitos Creek at an estimated 1 to 2 acres, rapidly grew through medium brush, reaching 131 acres by late afternoon, according to Cal Fire.

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South Korea: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide, Flooding in Geoje

Heavy rain fell across the Geoje area, South Gyeongsang, from Sunday, August 16, into early Monday, August 17, triggering a landslide in the early hours of Monday that killed at least one person. The torrential rain also prompted about 70 residents to evacuate. Roads flooded repeatedly across downtown areas, and around 20 roads were closed to traffic. Power outages also knocked out electricity to about 1,500 homes and businesses in Ilun-myeon, Gohyeon-dong and Jangseungpo-dong.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev (C) of Germany poses after winning the individual all-around gold at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026, alongside silver medalist Stiliana Nikolova (L) of Bulgaria and bronze medalist Sofia Raffaeli of Italy.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany poses after winning the individual all-around gold at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba 2

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

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Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain 3

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain 2

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall 2

Nine people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall caused significant flooding across the prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows vehicles abandoned on National Route 14 in Chiba City after floodwaters receded.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire broke out in Hürtgenwald, in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on Thursday, August 13. The blaze spread to around 300 hectares and was not under control as of Friday evening, prompting residents in the area to evacuate.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Stranded travelers pack a lobby at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after overnight torrential rain disrupted transportation services. Around 7,000 people spent the night at the airport, while Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Japan: Dust Clouds Rise From Mount Mayuyama After Earthquake

On August 12, 2026, in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, a video captured clouds of dust rising from the slope of Mount Mayuyama shortly after a magnitude-4.9 earthquake struck the area. The mountain, located near residential homes, has shown signs of surface erosion since a major earthquake sequence hit the region in late July. Officials monitoring the mountain and the nearby Mount Fugen lava dome said there are currently no signs of a major collapse, though close observation is continuing. Mount Mayuyama is historically significant as the site of a catastrophic collapse in 1792 that triggered a tsunami and killed around 15,000 people in Shimabara and neighboring Kumamoto.

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China: Firefighter Gets Chased by Badger During Rescue in Liaoning

On August 8, 2026, in Liaoning, a video showed a firefighter climbing into a pit to rescue a trapped wild badger, only to be chased around by the frightened animal as the rescue continued.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Central Ohio, Causing Power Outages

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing flooding and damage while leaving around 100,000 residents without power.

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UK: Northamptonshire Fire Crews Battle Corby Recycling Blaze

A large fire involving around 500 tonnes of recycling waste broke out at the Earlstrees Industrial Estate on Gretton Brook Road in Corby on Monday, August 10. The blaze continued into Tuesday, spreading to shipping containers at a neighboring commercial site. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.

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US: High Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Canton, Georgia

A thunderstorm tore through a residential neighborhood in Canton, Georgia, on Saturday evening, August 8, bringing high winds and heavy rain. The video, recorded around 8:45 p.m., showed swaying trees and reduced visibility outside a home.

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China: Tourists Shelter Under Buddha Statues as Storm Hits Longmen Grottoes

A powerful convective storm brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds to the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan on August 3. Tourists were seen rushing to shelter beneath the Buddha statues, with some crouching close to the stone carvings as rain poured down around them. A visitor said the storm lasted less than 40 minutes before conditions improved.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia 5

The Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Three Queens Fire Grows to 2,000 Acres Near Kachess Lake, WA

The Three Queens Fire, sparked by lightning near Kachess Lake on July 15, has grown to 2,000 acres with 0% containment, and evacuations remain around Kachess and Cle Elum lakes.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia 3

The Bald Range wildfire sparked in Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia 2

The Bald Range wildfire sparked in Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia

The Bald Range wildfire sparked in Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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US: Massive Fire Destroys Seafood Warehouse in Galveston, Texas

A massive fire destroyed the Texas Gulf Seafood distribution warehouse near the Galveston Yacht Marina on Wednesday night, August 5. The blaze broke out around 8:40 p.m. at Pier 7, near 7th Street and Wharf Road, sending towering flames and heavy smoke into the sky. Three people and a dog were safely rescued with no injuries reported, and the fire was contained early Thursday morning.

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China: Squirrel Runs Through Beijing Subway Train

On July 31, 2026, a small squirrel scurried through a subway train heading to Beijing's Fangshan district, surprising the tired, quiet passengers aboard. Believed to be a wild squirrel living near the station, it darted around briefly before disappearing. Chinese netizens found the unexpected rider amusing, calling it bold for exploring public transport.

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China: Truck Overturns, Spilling Thousands of Live Fish Onto Highway

In Huizhou, Guangdong, on July 29, a truck carrying nearly 2,000 kilograms of live fish overturned on a highway after a tire burst, scattering fish across the road. Passing special police officers stopped to help the driver recover the cargo, saving much of the fish worth around RMB 30,000.

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China: Sleeping Toddler Nearly Strangled by Mother’s Hair

Night-vision security footage from Qingdao, Shandong on April 26, 2026 shows a toddler becoming entangled in his sleeping mother's hair, which wrapped around his neck. The mother wakes and frees him just in time, and he is heard crying immediately after.

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Japan: Severe Storm Batters Tokyo With Torrential Rain and Hail 5

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 3 Heavy Rain Warning for several areas of Tokyo around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, warning residents of possible flooding in low-lying areas and rising rivers.

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Japan: Severe Storm Batters Tokyo With Torrential Rain and Hail 4

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 3 Heavy Rain Warning for several areas of Tokyo around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, warning residents of possible flooding in low-lying areas and rising rivers.

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Japan: Severe Storm Batters Tokyo With Torrential Rain and Hail 2

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 3 Heavy Rain Warning for several areas of Tokyo around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, warning residents of possible flooding in low-lying areas and rising rivers.

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Japan: Severe Storm Batters Tokyo With Torrential Rain and Hail 3

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 3 Heavy Rain Warning for several areas of Tokyo around 7 p.m. Thursday, July 30, warning residents of possible flooding in low-lying areas and rising rivers.