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[Breaking News]25th anniversary event at USJ

OSAKA, Japan, June 30 Kyodo - Visitors watch Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary parade in Osaka on June 29, 2026. (Kyodo)

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China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

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China: Poodles Appear to Bow to Each Other on Street in Shanxi

Two white poodles greeted each other near a street food stall in Xinzhou, Shanxi province, on June 19. Standing on their hind legs, both dogs raised their front paws and appeared to bow toward one another across the street. Their owners laughed at the unusual, polite-looking exchange.

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China: Ducks Filmed Spinning in Circles at Farm in Hunan

Footage from a duck farm in Huaihua, Hunan, showed a large flock of ducks spinning in tight, synchronized circles inside a barn. The farmer, who said he had never seen such behavior in his years raising poultry, asked online viewers for an explanation. He later confirmed the ducks had returned to normal.

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China: Bakery Worker Falls Through Ceiling in Guilin

On June 20, 2026, a bakery worker at a Guanglong Egg Tart King shop in Guilin, Guangxi, fell through a ceiling while performing repairs, startling customers below as debris and the worker crashed into the shop.

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China: Labrador Balances on Owners’ Shoulders During Scooter Ride in Pu’er

On June 25, 2026, in Pu'er, Yunnan, a Labrador named Bruce was filmed calmly balancing on its owners' shoulders while riding an electric scooter through an intersection.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes as Freezer Crashes Down in Xi’an

On June 29, 2026, a food stall owner in Xi'an, Shaanxi, narrowly escaped injury after standing up from his seat moments before a large freezer toppled forward, crashing down onto the exact spot where he had been sitting.

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China: Waterspout Forms Over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Prefecture

On June 30, 2026, a towering waterspout was filmed rising from Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, appearing to link the lake's surface with the sky above; local meteorologists attributed it to a small tornado passing over the water.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds 2

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of United States plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of United States plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of United States plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of United States plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Taylor Fritz of United States plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Taylor Fritz of United States plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Taylor Fritz of United States plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Taylor Fritz of United States plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of United States plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of United States plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Japan's first gas-powered mini taxi

Photo taken on June 26, 2026, in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, shows Japan's first gas-powered mini taxi. A local taxi company started its commercial operation in the city after the government fully removed restrictions on such taxis.

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[Breaking News]Derailed train in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, June 29 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kintetsu Kyoto Line train that derailed shortly after leaving Kyoto Station in Kyoto for Kashiharajingu-mae on June 29, 2026. None of the roughly 30 passengers aboard was injured, the train operator said. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

HIRAO, Japan, June 28 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site. (Kyodo)

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China: Monkeys Break Into Refrigerator to Steal Drinks at Qianling Mountain Park

On June 19, 2026, at Qianling Mountain Park in Guiyang, Guizhou, a group of monkeys was filmed prying open the door of a refrigerator and reaching inside to pull out a bottled drink, continuing to search for more afterward.

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China: Truck Tire Explodes at Repair Shop, Workers Unhurt

On June 27, 2026, in Liuzhou, Guangxi, a truck tire suddenly burst while being inflated at an auto repair shop, sending two workers stepping back just in time after hearing a warning sound. No one was injured, and the tire was later replaced.

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China: E-Bike Rider Loses Control, Crashes Into Supermarket Counter

On June 27, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, surveillance video captured an electric bike rider losing control and crashing straight into a convenience store, slamming into the cashier counter. The store owner scrambled away just in time to avoid the impact, while a nearby pet dog was startled by the sudden collision.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States waves to the crowd as she leaves the court after losing to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after losing a point to Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States reacts after winning a game against Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States plays against Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Serena Williams of the United States plays against Maya Joint of Australia in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 30, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays in the men's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka plays in the women's singles first round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 29, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico: Fans Erupt as Team Scores Against Ecuador

On Wednesday, July 1, Mexico defeated Ecuador 2–0 at Estadio Azteca, securing their first World Cup knockout-stage victory in 40 years. The footage shows Mexican supporters in the stands erupting in celebration, with popcorn and beer flying.

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Venezuela: Candilazo Phenomenon Turns Sky Red Days After Twin Quakes

Days after powerful twin earthquakes battered the country, residents of Venezuela 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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Romania: Deadly Storm Floods Bucharest After Intense Heatwave 2

A powerful storm tore through Bucharest and 20 counties across Romania overnight into Wednesday, July 1, killing one person when a tree fell on their vehicle and damaging dozens of homes, streets and vehicles following an intense heatwave.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Venezuela: Skies Over Caracas Turn Red at Sunset Days After Deadly Earthquakes 2

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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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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China: Tiny Gecko Desperately Clings to Car Mirror at High Speed

On June 25, 2026, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, a tiny gecko was filmed clinging to the side of a car's rearview mirror as the vehicle sped down the road. Battered by strong winds, the gecko held on with its toe pads while its tail whipped in the air, in what viewers described as a remarkable display of survival instinct.

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China: Duck Carries Trapped Chicken to Safety on Its Back

On June 18, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, a duck spotted a black chicken stuck on floating weeds near a reservoir wall and swam over to help. The duck let the chicken stand on its back and carried it toward the shore, waiting patiently until the chicken made it safely onto land.