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Flower carpet featuring ukiyo-e in Brussels

People lay dahlia flowers at the World Heritage-listed Grand-Place in Brussels on Aug. 13, 2026, for the biennial flower carpet exhibition, featuring a design inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" to mark the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium.

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Flower carpet featuring ukiyo-e in Brussels

People lay dahlia flowers at the World Heritage-listed Grand-Place in Brussels on Aug. 13, 2026, for the biennial flower carpet exhibition, featuring a design inspired by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" to mark the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium.

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China: Cat Climbs Ancient Xi’an City Wall, Rescued With Bedsheet

A calico cat scaled the ancient Xi'an City Wall in Shaanxi, China, on August 4, 2026, using gaps between the bricks to climb over ten meters up. When it got stuck on a ledge, locals below held a bedsheet as a safety net. The cat lost its grip and fell, landing safely and unharmed.

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China: River Packed With Boats at Qinling Rafting Attraction

Video from Ankang, Shaanxi on July 26, 2026 shows crowds of tourists packed onto kayaks at the Qinling rafting attraction, with boats covering much of the river and leaving little space between them.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train runs after leaving Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 31, 2026. The reopening of a section of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line earlier in the day restored full rail service between Kumamoto Station and Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture after a powerful earthquake suspended operations three days earlier.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train runs after leaving Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 31, 2026. The reopening of a section of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line earlier in the day restored full rail service between Kumamoto Station and Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture after a powerful earthquake suspended operations three days earlier.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train runs after leaving Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture on July 31, 2026. The reopening of a section of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line earlier in the day restored full rail service between Kumamoto Station and Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture after a powerful earthquake suspended operations three days earlier.

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Spain: Fire in Barcelona Metro Tunnel Seen From Glories Station

A fire broke out in the Barcelona metro's Line 1 tunnel between El Clot and Glories stations during evening rush hour on Monday, July 27, filling a train carrying around 300 passengers with thick smoke and prompting some to evacuate through the tunnel. Medical services treated 137 people for injuries. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed it. This video shows the fire seen from Glories station with smoke filling the tunnel and coming into the platform.

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Spain: Passengers Evacuate Station as Fire Breaks Out on Barcelona Metro

A fire broke out in the Barcelona metro's Line 1 tunnel between El Clot and Glories stations during evening rush hour on Monday, July 27, filling a train carrying around 300 passengers with thick smoke and prompting some to evacuate through the tunnel. Medical services treated 137 people for injuries. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed it.

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US: Overturned Semi-truck, Low Visibility Seen on Wisconsin Highway During Tornadic Storm

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands. The footage shows an overturned semi-truck and low visibility on Highway 441.

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Baseball: Astros vs. White Sox

A bobblehead doll depicting Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is pictured in Chicago on July 25, 2026, as it is given away to spectators at a baseball game between the Sox and the Houston Astros at Rate Field the next day.

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Baseball: Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki

The Miami Marlins' Rintaro Sasaki (R) shakes hands with San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui ahead of a baseball game between the two teams at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on July 24, 2026. Sasaki, who joined the Marlins after the National League team's MLB draft selection earlier in the month, watched the game. ==Kyodo

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Spain: Burgohondo Fire Continues to Rage, Prompting Historic Emergency Declaration 2

A wildfire that broke out in Burgohondo, in Spain's Ávila province, quickly escalated as it spread and devastated the Valle de Iruelas nature reserve. It was part of a series of blazes across Ávila and the neighboring Madrid region that forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate or shelter in place by the weekend, prompting Spain to declare its first-ever national state of emergency over wildfires.

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China: Man Rescues Stranded Kitten Using Long Wooden Board in Hubei

A man rescued a stranded kitten in Enshi, Hubei, on July 1, 2026, by extending a long wooden board across a gap between a ladder and a concrete structure. He carefully guided the board toward the frightened kitten and safely brought it to the ledge, ending the tense rescue.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 3

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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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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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.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

The World Cup football final is held between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

The World Cup football final is held between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Madonna (C) is pictured during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (3rd from L) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Justin Bieber performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Justin Bieber performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Madonna (C) is pictured during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (C) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (back, R) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (C) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS (C) perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

BTS perform during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A half-time show is held during the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A half-time show is held during the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A half-time show is held during the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A half-time show is held during the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A half-time show is held during the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A half-time show is held during the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Tom Cruise speaks during a ceremony for the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Tom Cruise speaks during a ceremony for the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony is held at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, for the football World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony is held at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, for the football World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony is held at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, for the football World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) waves to the crowd ahead of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. Standing beside him is FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Jennifer Hudson sings the U.S. national anthem during a ceremony for the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Jennifer Hudson sings the U.S. national anthem during a ceremony for the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.