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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 8

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

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France: Rare Tornado Leaves Dozens Injured, Damages Hundreds of Homes in Pomas

A rare and powerful tornado tore through the village of Pomas in the Aude region of southwestern France on Monday, August 24, injuring 39 people, including two in critical condition, and damaging around 300 homes.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Hawaii’s Big Island, Knocks Out Power 2

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, August 15, downing trees and power lines, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state, and officials urged residents to shelter in place amid warnings of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf. The storm passed just south of the island, narrowly missing what would have been the first direct hurricane hit on the Big Island in over a century. Dozens of flights were cancelled.

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Spain: Earthquake Rattles Granada, Damages Buildings

An earthquake struck near Alhendín in Granada's metropolitan area shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, jolting residents awake in the region's strongest tremor in seventy years. The magnitude was 5.2, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake caused cracks, falling cornices, ceiling debris and damage to some vehicles, though no serious structural damage or injuries were reported.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Hawaii’s Big Island, Knocks Out Power

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, August 15, downing trees and power lines, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state, and officials urged residents to shelter in place amid warnings of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf. The storm passed just south of the island, narrowly missing what would have been the first direct hurricane hit on the Big Island in over a century. Dozens of flights were cancelled.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, a large tree, roughly 1 meter in diameter and 18 meters tall, snapped at its base and blocked a road and sidewalk near JR Utsunomiya Station's west exit, apparently due to strong winds from the typhoon. No injuries were reported there, according to city officials and fire authorities.

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China: Mosquito Gets Confused While Biting Wax Figure in Shanghai

On August 1, 2026, in Shanghai, a video showed a mosquito landing on a wax figure's hand inside a museum and attempting to bite it, apparently unable to tell the figure was not human. The scene amused viewers, some suggesting the mosquito was drawn by scent from nearby visitors.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Navas de San Antonio Shuts Down Segovia Motorways 2

A wildfire broke out Saturday, August 8, near Navas de San Antonio, Segovia, reportedly after a vehicle caught fire along the AP-6 motorway, temporarily closing both the AP-6 and N-6 roads and prompting a level 1 severity response.

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Spain: Fireworks Shell Misfire Injures 27 at Altea’s Castell de l’Olla

At least 27 people were injured in Altea, Spain, after a pyrotechnic shell veered off course and landed among spectators during the 40th-anniversary Castell de l'Olla fireworks show on the night of Saturday, August 8 into Sunday, August 9. Some suffered burns, and others were hurt in a subsequent stampede-like panic. Authorities said no injuries were reported as serious.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Save Child in Zhejiang

A man jumped into a fast-flowing river in Zhejiang, China, on August 1, 2026, to rescue a child swept up by the current, holding onto her while another man threw a lifebuoy from the bank. The child was pulled safely from the water.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 3

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Chile: Panimex Plant Blaze Sparks Explosions in Quilicura 3

A large chemical fire broke out Tuesday night, August 4, at the Panimex plant in Quilicura, Chile, sending flames high into the air and triggering a series of explosions after the blaze reached a reactor. All workers evacuated safely, and more than 300 firefighters and volunteers were mobilized.

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US: Waterspout Turns Into Tornado at Folly Beach, South Carolina

A waterspout that formed offshore near the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina on Saturday, August 1, moved onshore and was confirmed by the National Weather Service as a brief EF-0 tornado. The tornado tossed beach tents, chairs, and umbrellas into the air, though no injuries or structural damage were reported.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 3

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake 2

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Japan: Aftermath of Massive M7.1 Kumamoto Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on Tuesday, July 28, registering a level 7 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, leaving 36 dead as of Saturday, August 1. An explosion was reported at the AEON Mall Kumamoto shortly after the quake, a chimney also collapsed at a paper factory, and more than 1,500 homes were reported destroyed or damaged across the affected areas.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 - PSG v RC Lens

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #10 Ousmane Dembele during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and RC Lens at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, France on August 26, 2023. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 Le Havre AC and Paris Saint-Germain - Le Havre

Ousmane Dembele, Ligue 1 football match between Le Havre AC HAC and Paris Saint-Germain PSG on 16 August 2024 at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France . Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 Le Havre AC and Paris Saint-Germain - Le Havre

Ousmane Dembele, Ligue 1 football match between Le Havre AC HAC and Paris Saint-Germain PSG on 16 August 2024 at Stade Oceane in Le Havre, France . Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Newborn Hippopotamus - Sri Lanka

A newborn hippopotamus is pictured at the Dehiwala Zoological Garden in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on September 1, 2025. A hippopotamus calf was born here on August 27. Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Cagliari Calcio

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa of S.S.C. Napoli celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-0 during the 2nd day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.C. Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Cagliari Calcio

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa of S.S.C. Napoli celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-0 during the 2nd day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.C. Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Cagliari Calcio

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa of S.S.C. Napoli celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-0 during the 2nd day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.C. Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Cagliari Calcio

Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa of S.S.C. Napoli celebrates after scoring the goal of 1-0 during the 2nd day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.C. Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

81 Oscar Piastri, (AUS) McLaren Mercedes MCL39, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

06 Isack Hadjar, (FRA) Racing Bulls, RB VCARB 02 Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

06 Isack Hadjar, (FRA) Racing Bulls, RB VCARB 02 Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

06 Isack Hadjar, (FRA) Racing Bulls, RB VCARB 02 Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

06 Isack Hadjar, (FRA) Racing Bulls, RB VCARB 02 Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

06 Isack Hadjar, (FRA) Racing Bulls, RB VCARB 02 Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

23 Alex Albon, (GRB) Williams Mercedes Fw47, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

01 Max Verstappen, (NED) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21, Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

01 Max Verstappen, (NED) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21, Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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CALCIO - Serie B - Modena FC vs US Avellino

Francesco Zampano and Niklas Pyyhtia of Modena Calcio under the curve of their fans at the end of the match against Avellino, which ended 1-1 during the Serie B match between Modena FC and Avellino at Stadio Alberto Braglia Modena on 31 August, 2025 in Modena, Italy.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

81 Oscar Piastri, (AUS) McLaren Mercedes MCL39, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

06 Isack Hadjar, (FRA) Racing Bulls, RB VCARB 02 Honda, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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CALCIO - Serie B - Modena FC vs US Avellino

Ettore Gliozzi and Gregoire Defrel Modena Calcio under the curve of their fans at the end of the match against Avellino, which ended 1-1 during the Serie B match between Modena FC and Avellino at Stadio Alberto Braglia Modena on 31 August, 2025 in Modena, Italy.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Racing Bulls team photo celebration at the end of the race, after the podium of Isack Hadjar 3rd during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

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CALCIO - Serie B - Modena FC vs US Avellino

Mister Andrea Sottil of Modena Calcio under the curve of their fans at the end of the match against Avellino, which ended 1-1 during the Serie B match between Modena FC and Avellino at Stadio Alberto Braglia Modena on 31 August, 2025 in Modena, Italy.