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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Captured Over Florida’s Tampa Bay Area

A massive shelf cloud loomed over the Tampa Bay Area of Florida on Sunday, August 2.

China: Gorilla Reacts to Visitor’s Handstand Outside Glass Enclosure

On July 16, 2026, a visitor performed a handstand on the viewing platform outside a gorilla enclosure at a zoo in Changchun, Jilin. The gorilla noticed the movement, became excited, and repeatedly jumped and slapped the glass, appearing curious about the display.

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China: Stray Kitten Follows Man Back under Car in Liaoning

A stray kitten hid under a man's car in Yingkou, Liaoning. After he coaxed it out and placed it on a flower bed, the kitten followed him back under the car, prompting him to bring it into his vehicle.

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Train featuring World Heritage-listed ancient sites

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 2 Kyodo - A departure ceremony is held at Kintetsu Railway's Osaka Abenobashi Station in Osaka on Aug. 1, 2026, for a train with liveries based on a group of ancient sites in the Asuka-Fujiwara area in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, that were recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage list. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]BOJ key monetary meeting

TOKYO, Japan, July 31 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Rocket Classic

Michael Thorbjornsen of the United States holds the victor's trophy after winning the Rocket Classic golf tournament on Aug. 2, 2026, at Detroit Golf Club in Detroit, Michigan.

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Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School

A fourth-grade classroom on the second floor of Namie Town’s Uketo Elementary School, which suffered almost no tsunami damage.=July 16,2026,Fukushima

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Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School

The print room at Namie Town’s Ukedo Elementary School, still bearing the scars of the tsunami.=July 16,2026,Fukushima

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Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School

The entrance to Namie Town’s Ukedo Elementary School.=July 16,2026,Fukushima

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Namie Town Ukedo Elementary School

A second-grade classroom at Namie Town’s Uketo Elementary School, which suffered extensive damage from the tsunami.=July 16,2026,Fukushima

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Indonesian frigate calls at Yokosuka

The Indonesian navy frigate I Gusti Ngurah Rai makes a goodwill visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, where it will also replenish stores.

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Indonesian frigate calls at Yokosuka

The Indonesian navy frigate I Gusti Ngurah Rai makes a goodwill visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026, where it will also replenish stores.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers and bottled drinks are placed near the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in the town of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 3, 2026, after the building's deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Flowers and bottled drinks are placed at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in the town of Kashima in Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 3, 2026, after the building's deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan region on July 28.

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Japan crown prince at high school sports event in Shiga

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko watch a women's weightlifting event at the national inter high school athletic competition in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Japan crown prince at high school sports event in Shiga

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (far L) and Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from L) watch a women's weightlifting event at the national inter high school athletic competition in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 2, 2026.

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