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China: Cloud Shaped Like Number Six Appears Over Chongqing

On July 9, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a cluster of clouds drifted together to form a shape resembling the number "6", standing out clearly against the sky.

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China: Dog Plays Piano and Sings During Morning Performance

A video filmed on July 9, 2026, in Shandong province, eastern China, showed a dog climbing onto its owner's piano, placing both paws on the keys, and barking repeatedly as if performing its own morning concert.

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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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China: Rare Localized Rainstorm Soaks Triangle-Shaped Area in Zhejiang

A video from Zhejiang, China, on July 9, 2026, shows an unusually localized rain shower falling in a sharply defined triangular patch on a road while the surrounding pavement stayed completely dry.

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China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 9 Kyodo - Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates following a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) hugs Alexis Mac Allister after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Julian Alvarez (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (9) and teammates celebrate following a 2-1 victory over Norway in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) and teammates appear dejected following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) leaves the pitch following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's Erling Haaland (9) is pictured following a 2-1 loss to England in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway players (back) jump after England's Harry Kane (9) took a free kick in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (2nd from R) celebrates with Harry Kane (9) after scoring the winner in the first half of extra time in a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Norway at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11, 2026.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland 2

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente Castillo holds a press conference ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia holds a press conference ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Spain at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on July 9, 2026.

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Spain: Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 12, Leaves 23 Missing in Almería

A wildfire broke out in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, July 9, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 missing. Authorities say a fallen power line cable sparked the blaze.

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World Cup 2026 – France Fans Celebrate After Win Over Morocco 2

French fans celebrated in different places on Thursday, July 9, after France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reaching their third straight semi-final.

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World Cup 2026 – France Fans Celebrate After Win Over Morocco

French fans celebrated in different places on Thursday, July 9, after France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reaching their third straight semi-final.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui (R) and France's Manu Kone vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Neil El Aynaoui (R) and France's Manu Kone vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's Brahim Diaz (L) and France's Manu Kone vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026. Morocco's Brahim Diaz is seen on the right.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Adrien Rabiot (L) and Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi vie for the ball during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Ousmane Dembele (7) hugs teammate Kylian Mbappe after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Bradley Barcola dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France players celebrate following their 2-0 win over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates following his team's 2-0 win over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France players celebrate following their 2-0 win over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France players celebrate following their 2-0 win over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco players huddle following their 2-0 loss to France in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France players celebrate following their 2-0 win over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco players are pictured following their 2-0 loss to France in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France players celebrate following their 2-0 win over Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco players are pictured following their 2-0 loss to France in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco players are pictured following their 2-0 loss to France in a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China celebrate after winning a point against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Yui Kamiji (R) of Japan and Zhu Zhenzhen of China play against Kgothatso Montjane of South Africa and Lucy Shuker of Britain in the women's wheelchair doubles semifinals at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Players of France (L) and Morocco line up ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Players of France (L) and Morocco line up ahead of their World Cup quarterfinal football match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Supporters cheer for Morocco ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against France at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony is held ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal football match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026.