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Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki wipes away some tears during a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

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Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

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Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones looks dejected following his team's 42-15 defeat to France in the Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following their 42-15 defeat to France in rugby's Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan players are pictured following their 42-15 defeat to France in rugby's Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Baseball: Stanford slugger Sasaki to join Marlins

Stanford University slugger Rintaro Sasaki holds a press conference in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 19, 2026. The 21-year-old infielder, a graduate of Hanamaki Higashi High School, said he will begin his professional baseball career with the Miami Marlins, following his draft selection by the Major League Baseball team earlier in the month.

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Chile: Deadly Storm Pounds Valparaiso, Cuts Power to 400,000 Homes

A powerful storm system battered central Chile, killing four people and prompting Valparaíso to declare a red alert as rainfall exceeded 140 millimeters in under two days and winds reached up to 160 kilometers per hour. The storm, described by Chile's meteorological service as one of the most intense in recent years, affected 10 of the country's 16 regions, cutting power to more than 400,000 homes and forcing evacuations of entire neighborhoods near rivers such as the Marga Marga and Quilpué amid fears of flooding.

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US: Torrential Rain Batters New York City, Triggers Flash Floods

New York City was battered by torrential rain, pea-sized hail and thunderstorms on Saturday, July 18, triggering flash flood warnings and widespread disruption across the five boroughs.

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Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Hon Hai EV at Taiwan Expo

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows the Model A electric vehicle developed by Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. and possibly targeting the Japanese market, displayed on the final day of the three-day Taiwan Expo in Tokyo. Over 150 Taiwanese companies took part in the Taiwanese government-sponsored exhibition showcasing Taiwan's cutting-edge technologies.

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China: Loyal Dog Runs Home to Alert Family After Owner Hit by Vehicle

On July 11, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong province, a six-month-old dog raced home after witnessing its owner struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The dog found the woman's husband and led him back to the scene, prompting him to discover his wife had been injured in the accident.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Participants, including Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front, 2nd from R), Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (front, C) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba (front, 2nd from L), pose for a photo during an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front R) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba shake hands at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang attends an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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China: Driver Sends Car Plunging Backwards Into Fishpond

On July 10, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, a woman reversing her car near a pond apparently pressed the wrong pedal, sending the vehicle across a ditch and into the water. The car was later pulled out by an excavator, but the vehicle was declared a total loss.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (R) is challenged by Argentina's Cristian Romero in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) is challenged by England's Harry Kane (R) and Elliot Anderson in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) is challenged by England's Harry Kane (R) and Elliot Anderson in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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China: Man Miraculously Survives Direct Lightning Strike While Fishing

Surveillance footage from July 6, 2026, in Xianning, Hubei, captured the moment a man fishing beside a river during heavy rain was struck by lightning, triggering a burst of flames and thick smoke. Despite the terrifying impact, he reportedly survived with only minor injuries, while his fishing gear was left damaged beside him.

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US: Reflecting Pool Drained Again as Trump Repeats Vandalism Claims

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool sat completely drained on Tuesday, July 14. Contract workers draped black mesh onto the surrounding fences to block visitors' view of the pool. President Donald Trump said Monday that it was drained so crews could repair damage caused by "vandals" earlier this month.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (R) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (R) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (L) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 2

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders 2

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Dani Olmo (10) is challenged by France's Adrien Rabiot in the first half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) is challenged by Spain's Lamine Yamal (lower L) in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) is challenged by Spain's Marc Cucurella in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 14, 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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Robot wolf to scare away wild animals

Robot wolf to scare away wild animals

Photo taken on July 13, 2026, shows a Monster Wolf robot set up on an automated lawnmower at Kushiro airport in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The device, introduced by the airport in June, is designed to prevent wild animals from entering the runway.

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France: Fireworks Mortar Sparks Fire on Vacant Lot in Angers

A fire broke out around midnight on Tuesday, July 14, in the Hauts de Saint-Aubin district of Angers, France. The blaze, which burned a vacant area, was caused by a fireworks mortar.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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China: Cat Jumps Into Duckweed-Covered Water by Mistake

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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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Baseball: Athletics vs. White Sox

Baseball: Athletics vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts to a ball hit by Carlos Cortes of the Athletics in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is greeted by team manager Dave Roberts (R) after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 10, 2026.

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Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

Japan tests reusable rocket prototype

Composite photo shows an RV-X prototype reusable rocket landing successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the 40-second test, conducted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 11, 2026.

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US: Winds Escalate Utah’s Stookey Fire to 4,000 Acres

The Stookey Fire, which started Friday, July 10, east of Vernon in Tooele County, Utah, grew to about 4,000 acres by Sunday as winds fueled its spread, prompting closure of Pony Express Road. No structures were threatened as of writing.

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Russia: Powerful Thunderstorm Batters Moscow and Surrounding Region

Moscow and the surrounding region were hit by a powerful thunderstorm with large hail on the evening of July 11.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (C) is challenged by Norway players in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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