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Spain: Wildfire Near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

A wildfire broke out near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, on Thursday, June 25. It burned more than 4,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze, believed to have been caused by agricultural machinery, remained uncontrolled as of Friday morning.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area 2

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 21,000 customers without power as of Thursday morning.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 23,000 customers without power by Thursday morning.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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US: Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Batter North Carolina

Strong storms swept through North Carolina on Monday, June 22, bringing damaging winds and leaving widespread destruction. Tens of thousands of outages were reported across the Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas, with more than 30,000 customers still without power as of Tuesday morning.

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UK: Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes and Flash Flooding Hit London in Overnight Thunderstorm 2

Violent thunderstorms swept across London overnight, generating over 3,000 lightning strikes and triggering flash flooding that disrupted the city into Monday morning.

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UK: Over 3,000 Lightning Strikes and Flash Flooding Hit London in Overnight Thunderstorm

Violent thunderstorms swept across London overnight, generating over 3,000 lightning strikes and triggering flash flooding that disrupted the city into Monday morning.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Middle Fork Campground in Utah’s Weber County 2

The Middle Fork Fire broke out near Middle Fork Campground in Weber County, Utah, on Saturday, June 20, growing to 334 acres and was 10% contained as of Sunday morning. No evacuations were ordered, and no structures were threatened.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 72,000 for the first time during morning trading on June 22, 2026.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 72,000 for the first time during morning trading on June 22, 2026.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Middle Fork Campground in Utah’s Weber County

The Middle Fork Fire broke out near Middle Fork Campground in Weber County, Utah, on Saturday, June 20, growing to 334 acres and was 10% contained as of Sunday morning. No evacuations were ordered, and no structures were threatened.

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Tokyo stocks soar

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring over 800 points from the previous day's close on the morning trading of June 19, 2026. Nikkei finished the day at an all-time closing high of 71,250.06.

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France: Bus Catches Fire Near Porte d’Ivry in Paris 13th Arrondissement

A bus on line 27 caught fire and exploded at its terminus near Porte d'Ivry in Paris' 13th arrondissement on Thursday morning, June 17, sending thick black smoke across the neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

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US: Fans Pack Manhattan Streets Hours Before Knicks’ Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. Massive crowds lined the streets early Thursday morning ahead of the parade.

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US: Waves Pound Galveston Coast as First Tropical Cyclone of Season Threatens Texas

Rough waves crashed along the shores of Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday morning as Potential Tropical Cyclone One approached the Gulf Coast. Authorities have issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the area, with forecasters warning of heavy rainfall and possible flooding in the coming days.

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Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

Boats for traditional Hokkai shrimp fishing sail in Notsuke Bay off Betsukai in Hokkaido, northern Japan, in the early morning of June 15, 2026, the first day of the shrimp fishing season.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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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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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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[Breaking News]Nikkei tumbles over 3,100 points

TOKYO, Japan, June 8 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,500 points lower in morning trading on June 8, 2026, after briefly tumbling over 3,100 points. (Kyodo)

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Spain: Fire Ravages Arcofrut Cooperative in Lleida, Prompting Evacuations

Firefighters brought a major blaze under control on Tuesday morning, June 9, at the Arcofrut fruit cooperative in Lleida, Spain, after it broke out late Monday night, June 8 and spread rapidly through the facility's exterior and two of its three warehouses. Four people suffered minor injuries, nearby residents were briefly evacuated over fears of an ammonia tank explosion, and authorities are investigating whether the fire was deliberately set after indications it may have started at two separate points.

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Nikkei tumbles over 3,100 points

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,500 points lower in morning trading on June 8, 2026, after briefly tumbling over 3,100 points.

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Nikkei tumbles over 3,100 points

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,500 points lower in morning trading on June 8, 2026, after briefly tumbling over 3,100 points.

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Nikkei tumbles over 3,100 points

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average tumbling over 3,100 points in morning trading on June 8, 2026.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation 4

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation 3

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Garres, Murcia, Prompting Evacuation

A wildfire broke out Tuesday, June 2 in Los Garres, Murcia, southern Spain, forcing the evacuation of around 100 residents as flames threatened homes. Those evacuated have since been allowed to return. As of Wednesday morning, June 3, the fire had burned approximately 177 hectares and remained active, with a 300-meter front persisting on the upper hillside. Over 400 personnel, including military units and aerial assets, continue firefighting operations. Authorities say there is no current risk to residents or properties.

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Nikkei rises above 68,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above the 68,000 line for the first time in morning trading on June 3, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Ireland: Aftermath of Gorse Fire Leaves Bray Head Hillside Blackened

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area. This video shows the burned Bray Head on May 31.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 67,000 for the first time in morning trading on June 1, 2026.

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Canada: Possible Meteor Spotted in Sky Over Greater Toronto Area

Residents across the Greater Toronto Area reported a possible meteor lighting up the sky early Wednesday morning, May 27.

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US: Witnesses Report Possible Meteor in Sky Over Western New York

A potential meteor sighting was reported in Western New York on Wednesday morning, May 27.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London 2

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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US: Morning Fog Blankets Northeastern Indiana on Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, morning fog was observed in Wells County, northeastern Indiana, with visibility dropping below a quarter mile in some areas.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

Stock monitors at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 65,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 25, 2026.

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Canada: High Winds Sweep Saskatchewan, Sparking Dust Storms and Outages

A powerful storm swept through Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 14, bringing thunderstorms, dust storms, and wind gusts of up to 115 km/h, downing power lines, damaging trees and structures, and leaving many communities without power. Wind alerts remained active into Friday morning.

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Key bond yield hits 29-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 15, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.700 percent, the highest level since May 1997.