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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike in Shanghai

A man filming farmland under darkening skies in Shanghai on July 9, 2026, captured the moment a bolt of lightning struck the ground directly in front of him. The flash lit up the scene in a startling close call just before an incoming storm.

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(13)South Korea vs Turkey

TAEGU, South Korea - South Korea and Turkey players celebrate together after the end of their World Cup third-place playoff at Taegu World Cup Stadium on June 29. Turkey won 3-2. From left, South Korea's Park Ji Sung, Turkey's Alpay Ozalan, his teammate Umit Davala, South Korea's Song Chong Gug, and Turkey's Hakan Sukur. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain midfielder Javi de Pedro brings down South Korea midfielder Song Chong Gug (22) during the second half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Spain vs South Korea

KWANGJU, South Korea - Spain midfielder Javi de Pedro brings down South Korea midfielder Song Chong Gug (22) during the second half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Kwangju World Cup Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)