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China: Robot Crashes Into Electrical Boxes During Track Sprint in Beijing

On August 17, 2026, a humanoid robot warming up ahead of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing lost control while rounding a bend on a running track. The machine veered off course and slammed into two electrical boxes beside the track, knocking both to the ground.

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Spain: Wildfire in Moaña, Galicia Stabilized After Rapid Response

A wildfire broke out Sunday, August 15, near A Torre de Meira in Moaña, Galicia, believed to have burned less than one hectare. Authorities deployed three agents, five ground crews, two water trucks, a helicopter and two aircraft, stabilizing the blaze by afternoon before it could spread through nearby woodland.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores 2

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available.

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US: Intense Monsoon Thunderstorms Sweep Gilbert, Arizona

Intense monsoon thunderstorms swept Gilbert, Arizona, in the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 12.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available. This video shows a church that collapsed due to the quake in East Manggarai.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members are mobilized at JR Soga station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, to transport stranded people after railway operations were disrupted following torrential rain overnight.

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China: Horses Used to Pull Stranded Vehicle Out of Water

In Urumqi, Xinjiang, a father and son used two horses to pull a tourist vehicle stuck in water back onto firm ground. The vehicle was gradually dragged free as the rope tightened.

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US: Microburst Topples Light Poles as Storms Sweep Phoenix Area

On Wednesday, August 12, a powerful microburst hit Chandler, Arizona, as intense monsoon thunderstorms swept the Phoenix metropolitan area, toppling light poles and causing damage. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport issued a ground stop due to the severe weather, resulting in flight delays.

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China: Typhoon Floodwaters Form Swirling Vortex in Taizhou

Torrential rain from a typhoon flooded a paved area in Taizhou, Zhejiang, on August 9, 2026, creating a swirling vortex of water on the ground.

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US: High Winds and Hail Hit D.C. Area, Grounding Flights and Downing Trees

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Washington, D.C. region on Monday, August 10, bringing high winds, torrential rain and hail. Fallen trees damaged homes and caused injuries in Montgomery County, while the storms knocked out power for tens of thousands of customers and triggered ground stops at the region's airports.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. The first two clips show cracks in the walls after the earthquake, and the third clip shows a few objects that fell to the ground.

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U.S. military airlifts relief goods for quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

A U.S. military KC-130 transport aircraft carrying relief supplies for people affected by a recent massive earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture arrives at the Takayubaru base of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in Mashiki in the southwestern Japan prefecture on Aug. 9, 2026.

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U.S. military airlifts relief goods for quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

A U.S. military KC-130 transport aircraft carrying relief supplies for people affected by a recent massive earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture arrives at the Takayubaru base of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in Mashiki in the southwestern Japan prefecture on Aug. 9, 2026.

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U.S. military airlifts relief goods for quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

A U.S. military KC-130 transport aircraft carrying relief supplies for people affected by a recent massive earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture arrives at the Takayubaru base of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in Mashiki in the southwestern Japan prefecture on Aug. 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lars Nootbaar to ground out in the first inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lars Nootbaar to ground out in the first inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 8, 2026.

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China: Electric Scooter Suspended by Strong Winds as Typhoon Noul Hits Guangdong

Footage from Shantou, Guangdong on July 25, 2026 shows an electric scooter lifted off the ground after a rope from a fallen advertising board became snagged on it amid strong winds from Typhoon Noul. The scooter remained suspended as the storm continued to batter the area.

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

YATSUSHIRO, Japan, July 30 Kyodo - Video taken from a drone shows cracks in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity. (Kyodo)

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US: Footage Captures Damage From Spokane Wildfires

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by strong winds and high temperatures forced roughly 60,000 people to evacuate in Spokane County, Washington. The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires burned about 7,500 acres combined and destroyed more than 600 structures. The state issued air quality warnings as the fires continued to spread. No injuries or deaths were confirmed as of Sunday, August 2. The video shows scorched ground and smoke haze from Spokane wildfires.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to ground out in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to ground out in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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China: Typhoon Bavi Rips Metal Roof Off Residential Building in Shanghai

Typhoon Bavi tore the metal roof off a residential building in Chongming District, Shanghai on July 12, 2026, with footage showing the structure shaking violently before being ripped apart and blown to the ground by powerful gusts.

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China: Mother and Son Collect Basket of Giant Hailstones in Hebei

This is the surprising moment a Chinese mother and her son collected giant hailstones after a heavy storm in Hebei, China, on July 5, 2026, filling an entire basket with stones as large as goose eggs. The pair picked up the oversized ice pieces one by one from the ground, capturing the rare aftermath of the intense hailstorm.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone shows damage to the Minami-Kyushu Expressway (back) and cracks in the nearby ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone shows cracks in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone shows cracks in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo shows a crack in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo shows a crack in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows damage to the Minami-Kyushu Expressway and cracks in the nearby ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows cracks in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crack in the ground in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Japan: Costco Parking Lot Ground Collapses in Kumamoto After Earthquake

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southern Japan, on Tuesday, July 28, prompting a tsunami advisory for coastal areas. Strong shaking was felt in neighboring prefectures including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and Saga. This video shows caved-in ground in the parking lot of a Costco store in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami fields a ground ball hit by Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, throwing out Anthony Volpe at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami fields a ground ball hit by Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, throwing out Anthony Volpe at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami fields a ground ball hit by Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, throwing out Anthony Volpe at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 27, 2026.

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China: Careless Car Door Opening Sends Scooter Rider Crashing in Jiangsu

Shocking dashcam-style footage showed a car door swinging open into the path of an electric scooter, sending its rider crashing to the ground. The incident occurred on July 3, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, when a driver opened the car door without checking for oncoming traffic. A woman riding an electric scooter was struck by the door, lost her balance, and fell heavily onto the road. Traffic police later arrived to manage the scene.

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Japan space agency conducts Epsilon rocket engine test

Photo taken on July 23, 2026, shows the Epsilon S solid-fuel rocket's second-stage engine after a ground test conducted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency at Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

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China: Dark Cloud Resembling Giant Dragon Sweeps Across Sky

A massive dark funnel cloud resembling a dragon appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, on July 20, 2026, stretching down from a stormy sky with its broad upper section appearing to rotate above the city. Strong winds swept across the ground as the cloud moved through the sky, and local meteorological authorities later confirmed it was a tornado, though its lower end never fully extended to the ground.

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Switzerland: Colorful Rainbow Circle Forms Around Man’s Head Shadow

A man pushing his bicycle along a mountain road in Switzerland on July 17, 2026, discovered a colorful halo forming around the shadow of his head as sunlight cast it onto the misty ground ahead. The glowing, multi-banded ring appeared to follow him as he continued walking, remaining centered around his head's shadow throughout the video.

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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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China: Man Blown Into Air by Kunming Storm

A severe thunderstorm in Kunming, Yunnan lifted a man off the ground on July 15, 2026 as he clung to an outdoor awning frame, with diners watching in disbelief from inside a nearby restaurant.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Another Wall of Dust to Phoenix Metro 3

Monsoon thunderstorms swept through the Phoenix metro area on Monday, July 13, sending another wall of dust across the Valley and cutting power to nearly 16,000 customers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a ground stop for inbound flights, the FAA said.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Another Wall of Dust to Phoenix Metro 4

Monsoon thunderstorms swept through the Phoenix metro area on Monday, July 13, sending another wall of dust across the Valley and cutting power to nearly 16,000 customers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a ground stop for inbound flights, the FAA said.

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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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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Another Wall of Dust to Phoenix Metro

Monsoon thunderstorms swept through the Phoenix metro area on Monday, July 13, sending another wall of dust across the Valley and cutting power to nearly 16,000 customers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a ground stop for inbound flights, the FAA said.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Another Wall of Dust to Phoenix Metro 2

Monsoon thunderstorms swept through the Phoenix metro area on Monday, July 13, sending another wall of dust across the Valley and cutting power to nearly 16,000 customers. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport had a ground stop for inbound flights, the FAA said.

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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Photo shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (front), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi (R), commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a press conference at the Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Lt. Gen. Seiji Toriumi (R), commander of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Western Army, shakes hands with Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, commanding general of the U.S. Marine Corps' III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a press conference at the Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 GSDF and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.