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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 2, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 2, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 2, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Tilted electric poles and collapsed houses are pictured in Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 31, 2026, three days after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 31, 2026, three days after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Turkey: Smoke From Balıkesir Wildfire Blankets Altinoluk

A forest fire broke out near the Kumgedik neighborhood in Balıkesir's Gomec district around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Authorities evacuated 210 houses in Altınoluk. No injuries or fatalities were reported as of the time of writing. This video shows smoke from the Balıkesir wildfire blanketing Altinoluk.

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Turkey: Wildfire in Balıkesir Forces Evacuations

A forest fire broke out near the Kumgedik neighborhood in Balıkesir's Gomec district, Turkey, around 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Authorities evacuated 210 houses in Altınoluk. No injuries or deaths were reported as of writing.

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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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Spain: Wildfire Near La Bisbal d’Empordà Forces Thousands to Shelter in Place 2

A wildfire that broke out near La Bisbal d'Empordà in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, July 3, has burned over 2,300 hectares and eight houses in the area. Authorities lifted shelter-in-place orders for around 12,000 residents on Sunday after the fire was stabilized.

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Croatia: Lightning Strike Ignites Fire Near Homes on Čiovo Island

An open-air fire broke out in the Žedno area on the Croatian island of Čiovo on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after a lightning strike, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts as the flames spread close to nearby houses. The fire was brought under control and the fire site was cleaned up overnight.

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China: Ride-Hailing Driver Creates Miniature Landscape With Live Fish Tank Inside Car

On May 8, 2026, in Yueyang, Hunan, China, a video showcased the elaborately decorated car of a ride-hailing driver. On the center console sat a miniature landscape featuring a bonsai, green plants, tiny houses, stone furniture, and a small figurine. Concealed among the rocks and plants was a tiny pond with four live fish.

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US: Destructive EF-2 Tornado Tears Through Lena, Illinois, Causing Widespread Damage

An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, on Friday, April 17, causing significant damage to trees and homes, including several houses that lost their entire roof structure. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, though thousands of customers were left without power in Stephenson County.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People walk by houses damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Houses damaged by Russian attacks are pictured Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Buddhist monks seek donations

Buddhist monks from the Koyasan Shingon Sect visit houses in Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 23, 2026, for an annual event to collect donations.

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Buddhist monks seek donations

Buddhist monks from the Koyasan Shingon Sect gather at their temple before visiting houses in Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 23, 2026, for an annual event to collect donations.

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Tribute to Valentino - Rome

The building that houses Valentino's atelier and the museum in Rome, Italy on January 20, 2026. Photo by Maurizio D'Avanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute to Valentino - Rome

The building that houses Valentino's atelier and the museum in Rome, Italy on January 20, 2026. Photo by Maurizio D'Avanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute to Valentino - Rome

The building that houses Valentino's atelier and the museum in Rome, Italy on January 20, 2026. Photo by Maurizio D'Avanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute to Valentino - Rome

The building that houses Valentino's atelier and the museum in Rome, Italy on January 20, 2026. Photo by Maurizio D'Avanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute to Valentino - Rome

The building that houses Valentino's atelier and the museum in Rome, Italy on January 20, 2026. Photo by Maurizio D'Avanzo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Chartreuse

View of houses surrounded by snow. Illustration of a snowy day in the small ski resort of Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse. France, Isere, Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, January 11, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Chartreuse

View of houses surrounded by snow. llustration of a snowy day in the small ski resort of Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse. France, Isere, Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, January 11, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Real Estate Market

People were buying new houses at a sales office in Huaxian Country, Anyang City, Henan Province, China on January 10, 2026.

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China Real Estate Market

People were buying new houses at a sales office in Huaxian Country, Anyang City, Henan Province, China on January 10, 2026.

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China Real Estate Market

People were buying new houses at a sales office in Huaxian Country, Anyang City, Henan Province, China on January 10, 2026.

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China Real Estate Market

People were buying new houses at a sales office in Huaxian Country, Anyang City, Henan Province, China on January 10, 2026.

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China Real Estate Market

People were buying new houses at a sales office in Huaxian Country, Anyang City, Henan Province, China on January 10, 2026.

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China Real Estate Market

People were buying new houses at a sales office in Huaxian Country, Anyang City, Henan Province, China on January 10, 2026.