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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province

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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Canada: Fast-Moving Anderson Creek Fire Burns Over 4,000 Hectares Near Boston Bar, B.C.

The Anderson Creek wildfire broke out Tuesday, July 21, near Boston Bar, British Columbia, and grew fourfold overnight to more than 4,000 hectares by Wednesday evening, amid hot, dry conditions.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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US: Tropical Storm Bertha Floods Mississippi Coastal Neighborhoods

Floodwater from Tropical Storm Bertha inundated a residential neighborhood in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, submerging yards, docks, and streets, according to a social media post shared Wednesday. The video shows water levels rising to cover much of the low-lying area as Bertha moved through the Gulf Coast region.

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France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, Prompting Evacuation

A forest fire broke out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, on Tuesday, July 21, forcing more than 300 residents of Las Veredas, Acebuche, and Arroyo to evacuate. According to reports, about 40 hectares have burned.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Temperatures reached at least 40 C in three central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Gujo in Gifu Prefecture and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- the same day.

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China: Corgi Dives and Plays in Water at Guangxi Campsite

On April 26, at a campsite in Tian'e County, Hechi, Guangxi, a corgi named Bingan dove and splashed joyfully in the water alongside a human companion. A second corgi later joined in, and the two dogs played together happily in the water.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Two central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- recorded temperatures above the threshold the same day.

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Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

(From R) Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty hold a joint press conference in London on July 21, 2026, following their talks on a Japan-Britain-Italy joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The ministers announced Canada will participate in the Global Combat Air Program as the first observer.

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US: One Firefighter Injured, Little Fire Breaks Out Near Pleasanton, CA

A wildfire dubbed the 'Little Fire' broke out near Pleasanton, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, and quickly grew to 950 acres, prompting evacuation orders. It was 10% contained, and one firefighter was injured.

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US: Heavy Rains Sweep Across Connecticut, Causing Flash Flooding

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, July 21, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and tornado threats to areas including New Jersey and Connecticut. More than 2,000 flights were canceled, and ground stops were issued at some airports. This video shows flash flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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US: Heavy Rains Sweep Across Connecticut, Causing Flash Flooding 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday, July 21, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and tornado threats to areas including New Jersey and Connecticut. More than 2,000 flights were canceled, and ground stops were issued at some airports. This video shows flash flooding in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

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Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm 2

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

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France: Car Fire Near Nantes Roma Camp Burns Over 10 Hectares

A car caught fire near the Roma camp at Prairie de Mauves in Nantes, France, on Monday, July 20, and the blaze spread to burn more than 10 hectares, destroying several caravans. The nearby rail line was suspended, residents including those from the camp were evacuated, and ENEDIS preemptively cut power, leaving 369 customers without electricity, with no injuries reported so far.

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US: Boston Area Skies Turn Hazy as Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota drifted into the northeastern United States, intermittently flowing into New England, including Massachusetts. Skies over the Boston area, including Cambridge, appeared hazy as the smoke lingered over the region.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) and pitcher Roki Sasaki watch the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 19, 2026.

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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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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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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day.

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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day.

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Japan's next-generation fighter on display at airshow in Britain

Japan's next-generation fighter on display at airshow in Britain

A replica of a next-generation fighter jet under joint development by Japan, Britain and Italy is displayed at Farnborough International Airshow in Farnborough, Britain, on July 20, 2026.

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (L) chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (L) chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (C) attends a charity concert performed by neuromyelitis optica patients, held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko attends charity concert

Japan's Crown Princess Kiko (back, far L) chats with members of a choir mainly consisting of neuromyelitis optica patients following their performance at a charity concert held in Tokyo on July 20, 2026, to support those afflicted and their families. (Pool photo)

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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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US: Crews Deploy Helicopter After Man in His 20s Drowns at Tibble Fork Reservoir

A man in his 20s drowned Sunday, July 19, after going underwater while trying to swim across Tibble Fork Reservoir in American Fork Canyon, Utah, prompting a large-scale search involving dive teams, boats and a helicopter. His body was recovered the same night, and his identity has not been released pending family notification.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat

A large gorse fire broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, July 19, at around 6:40 p.m., sending a huge plume of white smoke visible from afar. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, July 19, at around 6:40 p.m., sending a huge plume of white smoke visible from afar. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) and Spain's Lamine Yamal congratulate each other following Spain's 1-0 victory in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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