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China: Police Rescue Driver Trapped in Car amid Heavy Street Flooding

Heavy rain caused severe street flooding in Guiyang, Guizhou province, southwestern China, on June 8, 2026, leaving one driver trapped inside a vehicle surrounded by water. Traffic police arrived and opened the car door, safely helping the driver out. In some areas, floodwater reached chest level.

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Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt 2

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

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Japan: Arima Inari Shrine Engulfed in Fire, Priest Couple Hurt

A fire broke out late Tuesday night, June 9 at Arima Inari Shrine near the Arima Onsen hot spring resort in Kobe, Japan, destroying the shrine office and other structures. The head priest and his wife, both in their 80s, sustained minor injuries, while guests at a nearby hotel were temporarily evacuated to a sister property. Firefighters faced significant challenges reaching the site due to approximately 200 steps leading to the shrine, and it took around five hours to fully extinguish the blaze.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the first inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the third inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the third inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the first inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) grounds out against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes in the fifth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (R) gets Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to ground out in the fifth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Belgium: Fire Engulfs 400 Tonnes of Scrap Cars at Metal Recycling Plant Near Mons

A large fire broke out Monday evening, June 8 at Comet Sambre, a metal recycling facility in Obourg, near Mons, Belgium, igniting around 400 tonnes of crushed car carcasses. Thick black smoke was visible for kilometers, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors. Around 30 firefighters from five stations responded, with no injuries reported. Lithium batteries accidentally mixed in with scrap metal are believed to have caused the blaze.

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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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UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Center 2

A major fire broke out at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire in San Diego’s Sorrento Valley Prompts Evacuation Orders

A fast-moving brush fire broke out on Monday, June 8, near Sorrento Valley Boulevard in San Diego, prompting evacuation orders for the surrounding area.

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UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Bermondsey Recycling Center

A major fire broke out at a recycling center on Landmann Way in Bermondsey, south London, on Monday, June 8. Rail services in and out of London Bridge faced significant disruption, and residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke in the area.

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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 11th hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki shouts after striking out Adam Fraizier of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki shouts after striking out Adam Fraizier of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with Max Muncy (13) after scoring on a ground out by Kyle Tucker in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after flying out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Kyle Tucker grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Kyle Tucker grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Kyle Tucker grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Kyle Tucker grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs to home plate as Kyle Tucker (foreground) grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 7, 2026.

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Spain: Massive Blaze Breaks Out at Honda Motorcycle Factory Near Barcelona

A major structural fire broke out on Friday, June 5, at the Montesa Honda motorcycle factory in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, near Barcelona, prompting the evacuation of around 150 workers from the facility and surrounding buildings. Authorities reported no injuries.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Shuri Sakuma of Japan hits out of a bunker during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after pitching out the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt looking in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Waldschmidt looking in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado (R) grounds out as Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani looks on during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 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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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Freddie Freeman grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Freddie Freeman grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores as Freddie Freeman grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 3

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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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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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 2

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 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.