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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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Japan: H3 Rocket Successfully Launches from Tanegashima in New Configuration Debut

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Friday, June 12, at 9:53 a.m. local time. The rocket reached its intended orbit, marking a successful mission for the country's flagship launch vehicle.

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Japan: H3 Rocket Successfully Launches from Tanegashima in New Configuration Debut 2

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Friday, June 12, at 9:53 a.m. local time. The rocket reached its intended orbit, marking a successful mission for the country's flagship launch vehicle.

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Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region 3

Devastating thunderstorms, including at least one reported tornado, tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night, June 9, causing significant damage in the Oxbow area. Environment Canada said golf ball-sized hail struck the Regina area, while wind gusts of up to 85 km/h were reported near Estevan and Yorkton. Footage shared on social meda shows what appears to be a cone-shaped funnel cloud and a tornado touching down near Oxbow.

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Nikkei index briefly retakes 67,000

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average retaking the 67,000 threshold during morning trading on June 12, 2026.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026. The government said the prime minister will visit Britain and Italy for bilateral talks and France for the Group of Seven summit in Evian.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026. The government said the prime minister will visit Britain and Italy for bilateral talks and France for the Group of Seven summit in Evian.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Iowa as Severe Storms Sweep Midwest

Severe storms swept through Iowa and neighboring states on Thursday, June 11, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and spawning multiple tornadoes across the region.

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US: Wildfire Scorches Over 560 Acres at Camp Pendleton, Prompting Evacuations

A fast-moving brush fire broke out at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California on Wednesday, June 10, scorching more than 560 acres before crews halted its forward progress by Thursday morning. The fire prompted evacuation warnings for nearby Oceanside neighborhoods and a golf course on base.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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Kioxia becomes biggest Japan company by market cap

Photo taken in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, shows a signboard with a Kioxia Holdings Corp. logo. The flash memory maker surpassed Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan's largest company in terms of total market value on June 12, 2026.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference at a parliament building in Tokyo on June 12, 2026.

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Indonesian Business Council head in Tokyo

Chairman Arsjad Rasjid of the Indonesian Business Council, an association of CEOs and private-sector industry leaders in Indonesia, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on June 11, 2026.

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Indonesian Business Council head in Tokyo

Chairman Arsjad Rasjid of the Indonesian Business Council, an association of CEOs and private-sector industry leaders in Indonesia, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on June 11, 2026.

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Hydrangea flowers in Hakone

A Hakone Tozan Railway train runs beside fully bloomed hydrangea flowers in Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 10, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico fans cheer ahead of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa head coach Hugo Henri Broos (C) instructs his players during first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) is pictured following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) is pictured following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

A referee shows a red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane during the first half of the World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (front) acknowledges the crowd following his team's victory over South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico (L) and South Africa players line up ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players celebrate after Julian Quinones (not seen) opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Raul Jimenez (far R) acknowledges the crowd after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato takes a selfie with a tourist while sightseeing around Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players acknowledge the crowd after beating South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Julian Quinones (16) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players acknowledge the crowd after beating South Africa 2-0 in the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato takes a selfie with a tourist while sightseeing around Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champions Onosato (L) and Hoshoryu are pictured with baguettes while sightseeing around Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato is pictured with a baguette while sightseeing around Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato is pictured with a baguette while sightseeing around Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Raul Jimenez (L) reacts after scoring the team's second goal with a header in the second half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champions Onosato (R) and Hoshoryu eat baguettes while sightseeing around Paris' landmark the Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico fans celebrate after Julian Quinones opens the scoring in the first half of the World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.