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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 4

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Gov. Patrick Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 5

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Gov. Patrick Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 3

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Cervelló, Near Barcelona

A wildfire broke out in Cervelló, near Barcelona, on Wednesday, July 22, forcing the confinement of about 300 people from Les Rovires and Can Paulet. The fire burned 16 hectares, officials said. No injuries have been reported.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 4

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 2

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province 3

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 2

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares 2

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

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China: Veteran Party Member Jumps Into Pond to Rescue Drowning Woman

A veteran Chinese Communist Party member jumped into a pond to rescue a drowning woman in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, on July 11, 2026, after two elderly bystanders called for help. Villager Zheng Anyu sprinted to the scene, swam to the woman, and pulled her back to the bank with help from onlookers, bringing her safely out of the water.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 22, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani lines out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 22, 2026.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Burgohondo, Ávila Province

A wildfire broke out on Wednesday, July 22 in Burgohondo, Ávila province. The fire spread rapidly Wednesday and quickly reached Level 1 severity, with firefighting crews working intensively to contain its advance.

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Canada: Fast-Moving Anderson Creek Fire Burns Over 4,000 Hectares Near Boston Bar, B.C.

The Anderson Creek wildfire broke out Tuesday, July 21, near Boston Bar, British Columbia, and grew fourfold overnight to more than 4,000 hectares by Wednesday evening, amid hot, dry conditions.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, Prompting Evacuation

A forest fire broke out in Almonaster la Real, Huelva, on Tuesday, July 21, forcing more than 300 residents of Las Veredas, Acebuche, and Arroyo to evacuate. According to reports, about 40 hectares have burned.

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US: One Firefighter Injured, Little Fire Breaks Out Near Pleasanton, CA

A wildfire dubbed the 'Little Fire' broke out near Pleasanton, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, and quickly grew to 950 acres, prompting evacuation orders. It was 10% contained, and one firefighter was injured.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after flying out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 21, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 21, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) grounds out in the sixth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on July 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after being called out on strikes in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 20, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Argentina: Thousands Gather at Obelisk After Final Loss

Thousands of Argentina fans in Buenos Aires gathered around the Obelisco on Sunday, July 19, to thank Lionel Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni despite the team's 1-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The gathering later turned tense when clashes broke out between some fans and police, who used a water cannon to disperse the crowd.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat

A large gorse fire broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, July 19, at around 6:40 p.m., sending a huge plume of white smoke visible from afar. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, July 19, at around 6:40 p.m., sending a huge plume of white smoke visible from afar. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

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France: Wildfire Sweeps Through Var, Forcing Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon, July 19, in Taradeau, Var, before rapidly spreading to nearby Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the blaze forced the evacuation of 150 residents and burned nearly 200 hectares, destroying at least 10 houses.

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World Cup 2026 – Donald Trump Booed at Final Trophy Ceremony

President Donald Trump was booed by fans at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, as he took the field alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the post-match trophy ceremony at MetLife Stadium. Trump, who had watched Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina from a suite beside Infantino, waved to the crowd as boos and whistles drowned out the stadium music, audible both in the venue and on the television broadcast.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 18, 2026.

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US: 200 Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Midtown Skyscraper Restaurant in NYC 2

A fire broke out at a restaurant on East 54th Street in midtown Manhattan on Friday and spread to the 43-story high-rise at 520 Madison Avenue. More than 200 people were evacuated and five civilians suffered minor injuries. The cause of the blaze remained under investigation.

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Canada: Eastern Shore Wildfire Remains Out of Control in Nova Scotia

A wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore grew significantly and remained out of control as of Friday, July 17. A mandatory evacuation order issued Thursday evening affected residents near Mooseland Road, and the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages Between Didim and Bozbük Amid Strong Winds

A wildfire broke out in the makilik and forest area between the Didim district of Aydın and the Bozbük area of Muğla on Tuesday, July 14, and spread quickly as strong winds fanned the flames. Hotels and villas near the fire zone were evacuated as a precaution. The fire was largely brought under control, though cooling and mop-up operations continued in the region due to persistent winds.

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China: Driver Sends Car Plunging Backwards Into Fishpond

On July 10, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, a woman reversing her car near a pond apparently pressed the wrong pedal, sending the vehicle across a ditch and into the water. The car was later pulled out by an excavator, but the vehicle was declared a total loss.

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China: Cloud Shaped Like Number Six Appears Over Chongqing

On July 9, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a cluster of clouds drifted together to form a shape resembling the number "6", standing out clearly against the sky.

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France: Aerial Footage Captures Fontainebleau Forest Fire

Wildfires that broke out on Sunday, July 12, in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris have been contained but not extinguished. They have scorched around 2,050 hectares and forced 1,000 residents to flee. Officials suspect arson.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after striking out swinging during the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game against the National League at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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