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UK: Smoke From Dovestone Reservoir Fire Spreads Through Greater Manchester 2

Firefighters battled a major moorland fire above Dovestone Reservoir in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, which started Saturday, July 11. The massive fire sent smoke as far as Sale, Stockport and Levenshulme. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result around the world.

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China: Residents Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Into River in Hunan

Residents in Hunan, China, rushed to save a woman on July 6, 2026, after her car plunged into a river. A group of bystanders dove in and worked together to pull her safely from the partially submerged vehicle.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, front) listens to a question from Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the House of Representatives' largest opposition party, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R, front) listens to a question from Junya Ogawa, leader of the Centrist Reform Alliance, the House of Representatives' largest opposition party, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (standing) speaks to Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (standing) speaks to Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, during one-on-one debates with opposition party leaders in parliament in Tokyo on July 15, 2026.

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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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[Breaking news]Fire festival in western Japan

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 15 Kyodo - White-robed men carry giant flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 14, 2026. (Kyodo)

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SoftBank Group CEO Son

TOKYO, Japan, July 14 Kyodo - SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son speaks at an event in Tokyo on July 14, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan, July 15 Kyodo - A "yamakasa" decorated float is carried along a 5-kilometer course during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in the early morning of July 15, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka. (Kyodo)

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High-rise buildings in China

High-rise condominium buildings are seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, on April 15, 2026.

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High-rise buildings in China

High-rise condominium buildings are seen in Taian, Shandong Province, China, on June 20, 2026.

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China: Ants Form Living Floating Bridge Across Water Ditch in Fujian

A video filmed on June 17, 2026, in Fujian province, southeastern China, showed a winding floating bridge across a clear water ditch. On closer inspection, the bridge was made up of ants linking together and moving in unison across the water, forming a dense, continuously shifting path over the mud and grass.

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China: Man Miraculously Survives Direct Lightning Strike While Fishing

Surveillance footage from July 6, 2026, in Xianning, Hubei, captured the moment a man fishing beside a river during heavy rain was struck by lightning, triggering a burst of flames and thick smoke. Despite the terrifying impact, he reportedly survived with only minor injuries, while his fishing gear was left damaged beside him.

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China: Dog Plays Piano and Sings During Morning Performance

A video filmed on July 9, 2026, in Shandong province, eastern China, showed a dog climbing onto its owner's piano, placing both paws on the keys, and barking repeatedly as if performing its own morning concert.

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China: Dog Washes Its Face Like a Cat After Growing Up Together

A video filmed on June 15, 2026, in Jiangsu province, eastern China, showed a pet dog raising both front paws to its face and licking them in a motion resembling how cats wash their faces. The owner said the dog grew up with an older cat and appeared to have picked up the habit from it.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel speaks at a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina.

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US: Reflecting Pool Drained Again as Trump Repeats Vandalism Claims

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool sat completely drained on Tuesday, July 14. Contract workers draped black mesh onto the surrounding fences to block visitors' view of the pool. President Donald Trump said Monday that it was drained so crews could repair damage caused by "vandals" earlier this month.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni attends a press conference at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup semifinal football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Combined photo shows Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (L) and England head coach Thomas Tuchel attending their respective press conferences at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 14, 2026, a day before a World Cup football semifinal match between the two countries.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float along a 5-kilometer course during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in the early morning of July 15, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float along a 5-kilometer course during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in the early morning of July 15, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float along a 5-kilometer course during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in the early morning of July 15, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float along a 5-kilometer course during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in the early morning of July 15, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka

A "yamakasa" decorated float is carried along a 5-kilometer course during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in the early morning of July 15, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (R) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

People stroll by a decorated float illuminated by lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 14, 2026, ahead of a parade three days later, a highlight of the month-long Gion Festival.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's first baseman Munetaka Murakami (R) receives a throw from pitcher Bryan Baker following a grounder by the National League's Sal Stewart (L) with two outs and first base loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees poses after winning the Major League Baseball All-Star Game MVP at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees poses after winning the Major League Baseball All-Star Game MVP at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 14, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men carry giant flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 14, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men carry giant flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 14, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men carry giant flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, 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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Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men carry giant flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, 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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Fire festival in western Japan

White-robed men carry giant flaming torches during an annual fire festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 14, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

The American League's Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes 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 strikes 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 strikes 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.