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China: Dog Covers Rice With Cloth Before Rain Arrives in Guangdong

A golden retriever in Guangdong, China, was filmed on July 21, 2026, covering rice drying outside with a cloth before rain arrived, after its owners asked it to protect the rice while they were away. Another dog watched as the task was completed.

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China: Cat Flips Between Clotheslines Like an Acrobat

A tabby cat performed an acrobatic flip between two clotheslines in Sichuan province, China, on July 20, 2026, gripping one wire before smoothly twisting its body onto the neighboring line. Chinese social media users praised the cat's agility, joking that it must have practiced kung fu.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 4

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 2

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 3

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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China: Driver Narrowly Escapes Mudslide After Clearing Rocks in Chamdo

A driver in Chamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region narrowly escaped a mudslide on June 20, 2026, after stopping to clear rocks from a mountain road, moments before debris swept across the exact spot where his car had been parked.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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France: Wildfire Sweeps Through Var, Forcing Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon, July 19, in Taradeau, Var, before rapidly spreading to nearby Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the blaze forced the evacuation of 150 residents and burned nearly 200 hectares, destroying at least 10 houses.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Gather in Madison Square Garden Ahead of Final

Spain fans gathered in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, July 18 a day before the World Cup final.

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World Cup 2026 – Argentina Supporters Take Over Times Square Ahead of Final 2

Argentina fans flooded Times Square on Saturday, July 18, a day before the final match.

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World Cup 2026 – Argentina Supporters Take Over Times Square Ahead of Final

Argentina fans flooded Times Square on Saturday, July 18, a day before the final match.

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US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year 2

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas

A tornado reportedly touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports, though rotation has since weakened. The video was shot at the RIM shopping center shortly before 8:00 a.m.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Combined photo shows Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and England head coach Thomas Tuchel attending their respective press conferences at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day before a World Cup football semifinal match between the two countries.

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US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

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France: Wildfire in Lozère Burns Over 100 Hectares and One House

Firefighters battled a wildfire overnight near Saint-Bonnet-Laval in Lozère, southern France, burning around 100 hectares and destroying a house before crews contained it by early Tuesday, July 14, cutting off its spread toward Chapeauroux as winds eased. It was the second such fire in the area within a week, with roughly 110 firefighters deployed and two nearby campsites evacuated as a precaution.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps is pictured after attending a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against France.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps speaks at a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2026, a day before a World Cup semifinal football match against Spain.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Photo taken with a 360-degree camera shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C, bottom) meeting the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

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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.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Baseball: MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Munetaka Murakami (2nd from R) of the Chicago White Sox listens to the U.S. national anthem before competing in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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UK: Fire Tears Through Walthamstow, Leaving One House Destroyed

A fire broke out in Walthamstow on Sunday, July 12, leaving one house destroyed and a second home damaged before crews stopped it from spreading to more properties. There were no reports of any injuries. It caused disruption to the Weaver London Overground line, and its cause remains under investigation.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 4

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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China: Powerful Winds Rip Window Screen From Home Into TV

This is the terrifying moment powerful winds tore a window screen loose in Xingtai, Hebei, sending it flying across a resident's living room and frightening a nearby child as violent gusts swept through the area. Footage showed the window screen suddenly breaking loose from its frame before being hurled into the living room by the force of the wind. A child standing nearby appeared startled and quickly moved away as the screen flew through the air. The detached screen then struck a television inside the home with a loud crash.

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China: Goldfish Travels Through Long Water Pipe in Guangzhou

On July 8, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, an owner sent a small goldfish through a long plastic pipe connected to a faucet, past several aquariums, before it landed safely in a basin. Netizens joked the fish did not get dizzy despite the winding trip, unlike viewers watching it.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 3

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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US: Thousands of Jay-Z Fans Stuck Outside Yankee Stadium Amid Gate Closures 2

Thousands of fans were left waiting outside Yankee Stadium on Sunday night, July 12, after security closed entrance gates ahead of Jay-Z's final concert of his three-night 30th anniversary series, with some concertgoers saying they were denied entry despite holding valid tickets. The show, originally set to start at 8 p.m., was delayed for hours. The gates reopened shortly before 10 p.m., and Jay-Z eventually took the stage around 12:15 a.m. The NYPD said it was looking into why access had been temporarily restricted.

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[Breaking News]N. Korean premier's trip to China

PYONGYANG, North Korea, July 10 Kyodo - North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song is pictured at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on July 10, 2026, before his departure to China. (Kyodo)

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