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Venezuela: Skies Over Caracas Turn Red at Sunset Days After Deadly Earthquakes

Days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas witnessed the sky turn a deep crimson red at sunset on Tuesday, June 30, with videos of the phenomenon spreading rapidly on social media and fueling speculation of a link to the recent seismic activity. Atmospheric scientists said the display, known locally as a candilazo, was a well-understood optical phenomenon caused by sunlight interacting with airborne particles, rather than evidence of "earthquake lights" or other seismic-related causes.

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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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US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

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South Africa: Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt Across Major Cities 3

Protests erupted across South Africa's main cities on Tuesday, June 30, as demonstrators demanded that all undocumented migrants leave the country. It was described as the biggest migration-related protest in the country since 2008. In Johannesburg, thousands took to the streets, with the demonstration led by Ngizwe Mchunu. This video shows a protest in Pretoria.

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US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado 2

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts waves to fans after his team defeated the Athletics to hand him his 1,000th career win as a manager at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks during an interview after his team defeated the Athletics to hand him his 1,000th career win as a manager at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts celebrates with two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) after the team defeated the Athletics to hand Roberts his 1,000th career win as a manager at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Canada: Damaging Storm Tears Through Manitoba

A severe storm system, likely including a small tornado, tore through southern and western Manitoba overnight Monday, June 29 into Tuesday, June 30, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms. In Winnipeg, the storm caused widespread damage including a partial house collapse in the southwest, over a hundred downed or damaged trees, and dozens of sewer and catch basin issues.

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South Africa: Anti-Immigration Protests Erupt Across Major Cities 2

Protests erupted across South Africa's main cities on Tuesday, June 30, as demonstrators demanded that all undocumented migrants leave the country. It was described as the biggest migration-related protest in the country since 2008. In Johannesburg, thousands took to the streets, with the demonstration led by Ngizwe Mchunu.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski pitches in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski pitches in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Sweden's Elliot Stroud (L) and France's Kylian Mbappe vie for the ball in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) scores his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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S. Korea-Ukraine foreign ministers' talks

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (R) shakes hands with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha at the South Korean Foreign Ministry in Seoul on June 30, 2026. The ministers discussed the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war held in the Russia-Ukraine war. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France players acknowledge supporters after their 3-0 victory over Sweden in a World Cup round of 32 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Supporters of France celebrate after a 3-0 victory over Sweden in a World Cup round of 32 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L, front) leads his teammates onto the pitch for a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) and Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres are pictured after a World Cup round of 32 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Sweden's Elliot Stroud (L) plays in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against France at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Sweden players are pictured after losing to France in a World Cup round of 32 football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front) vies for the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Decorated festival float in Fukuoka

A ritual is held at Kushida shrine in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on June 30, 2026, to bring a god into a decorated festival float called Kazariyamakasa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Bradley Barcola (L) celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after scoring his team's second goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his team's third goal in the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Decorated festival float in Fukuoka

A ritual is held at Kushida shrine in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on June 30, 2026, to bring a god into a decorated festival float called Kazariyamakasa.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C, R) celebrates with head coach Didier Deschamps after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C, R) celebrates with teammate Ousmane Dembele after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) scores his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) scores his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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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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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts alongside Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) after hitting a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C) scores his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Athletics

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs the bases, going from first to third base, on a single by Freddie Freeman in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on June 30, 2026.