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BOJ deputy chief calls for more rate hikes on inflation risks

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino delivers a speech in Saitama near Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026. He said the central bank should continue to raise its key policy rate, citing upside risks to inflation.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

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France: Powerful Tornado Hits Pomas, Aude

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southwestern France on Monday, injuring around 39 people and damaging an estimated 300 homes. Winds reaching 117 km/h ripped roofs off buildings, with 15 people hospitalized and more than 120 emergency workers deployed to the town near Carcassonne.

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US: Aftermath of Hawk Fire Revealed in Nevada Foothills

The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, was fueled by strong winds and has burned more than 15,000 acres. This video captures the aftermath at Peavine Peak, an area scorched by the fire.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 6

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 5

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 3

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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Canada: Lightning Storms Disrupt Flights at Vancouver Airport

Overnight lightning storms disrupted operations at Vancouver International Airport, forcing a pause of more than five hours, with more than 50 flights cancelled and at least 53 delayed into Sunday, August 23. Environment Canada recorded nearly 2,000 lightning strikes across British Columbia's South Coast between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 3

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for nearly 90,000 residents as of Sunday, August 23. The fire has pushed toward the center of Reno, with its "GO NOW" evacuation zone reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders were injured, and Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as officials investigate the human-caused blaze.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 2

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 10,500 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, threatening nearly 1,000 homes as of Saturday evening, August 22. The fire, which started on a hillside northeast of Verdi, has prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and closed Highway 395 in both directions. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as firefighters and emergency crews respond to the fast-moving blaze.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 10,500 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, threatening nearly 1,000 homes as of Saturday evening, August 22. The fire, which started on a hillside northeast of Verdi, has prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and closed Highway 395 in both directions. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as firefighters and emergency crews respond to the fast-moving blaze.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power 2

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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Japan: Landslide Cleanup After Record Rainfall in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. This video shows the cleanup effort following a landslide triggered by the severe weather.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 4

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 3

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba 2

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

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US: Bug Fire Rapidly Expands Near Reno, Prompting Evacuation 2

The Bug Fire, which started on Saturday, August 8, near Highway 395 in Lassen County, California, has burned more than 88,000 acres and spread into Nevada, prompting evacuations near Reno and a state of emergency declaration by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 6

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

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Colombia: Deadly Quake Damages Matecaña International Airport in Pereira

Pereira's Matecaña International Airport sustained significant damage after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck on Monday, August 10. The tremor, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar, Choco, was felt across much of the country and caused widespread damage. More than 260 people have reportedly been killed.

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US: Bug Fire Rapidly Expands Near Reno, Prompting Evacuation

The Bug Fire, which started on Saturday, August 8, near Highway 395 in Lassen County, California, has burned more than 70,000 acres and spread into Nevada, prompting evacuations near Reno and a state of emergency declaration by Nevada officials.

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US: Rare Firenado Filmed Amid Raging Bug Fire Near Reno

A firenado was spotted north of Reno, where the Bug Fire has grown to more than 70,000 acres and prompted evacuations. The video was shot early Tuesday, August 11, just after midnight.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 5

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm 2

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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Spain: Wildfire Scorches 25,000 Hectares, Prompts Mass Evacuation in Huelva

A wildfire near Niebla, in Huelva province, southern Spain, has burned more than 25,000 hectares and forced authorities to evacuate nearly 700 people as firefighters continued battling the blaze. This video, captured in the early hours of August 11, shows the fire from the zone restricted to the forward command post and response teams in the southern part of the fire.

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Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 9

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 4

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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Colombia: Search and Rescue Underway After Deadly Earthquake

Search and rescue operations are underway across western Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province on Monday morning, August 10, killing more than 200 people.

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Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 8

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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US: Power Flash Captured Amid Monsoon Storms in Phoenix, Arizona 2

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported. This video captures a power flash during monsoon storms in Phoenix.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 3

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 7

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

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US: Power Flash Captured Amid Monsoon Storms in Phoenix, Arizona

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported. This video captures a power flash during monsoon storms in Phoenix.

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China: Two Cats Join Owner for Treadmill Workout

A video from Hubei, central China, dated July 25, 2026, shows two cats joining their owner's home treadmill workout. A tabby cat jumped on first and moved along with the machine, then a black cat followed. The owner and both cats ended up exercising together, amusing online viewers who joked the cats seemed more disciplined than people.

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Spain: Niebla Wildfire in Huelva Spans 8,000 Hectares, Forces Evacuations 2

The Niebla wildfire broke out in Huelva, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, August 6. The blaze has affected an area of more than 8,000 hectares — though officials note not all of it has burned — and forced approximately 467 people to evacuate.

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US: Monsoon Storms Batter Arizona’s West Valley, Causing Damage

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported.

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Spain: Niebla Wildfire in Huelva Spans 8,000 Hectares, Forces Evacuations

The Niebla wildfire broke out in Huelva, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, August 6. The blaze has affected an area of more than 8,000 hectares — though officials note not all of it has burned — and forced approximately 467 people to evacuate.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia 5

The Bald Range wildfire sparked near Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia 3

The Bald Range wildfire sparked in Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia 2

The Bald Range wildfire sparked in Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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Canada: Thousands Flee as Bald Range Fire Spreads Out of Control in British Columbia

The Bald Range wildfire sparked in Summerland, British Columbia, forcing the evacuation of the entire district's more than 12,000 residents along with roughly 8,000 more in and around Peachland.

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Chile: Panimex Plant Blaze Sparks Explosions in Quilicura 2

A large chemical fire broke out Tuesday night, August 4, at the Panimex plant in Quilicura, Chile, sending flames high into the air and triggering a series of explosions after the blaze reached a reactor. All workers evacuated safely, and more than 300 firefighters and volunteers were mobilized.