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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters pick up trash after a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters pick up trash after a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players warm up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players warm up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) bid farewell to Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde after taking a stroll in a botanical garden at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 25, 2026. The Japanese imperial couple will fly to Japan later in the day, wrapping up their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) bid farewell to Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde after taking a stroll in a botanical garden at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 25, 2026. The Japanese imperial couple will fly to Japan later in the day, wrapping up their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts on the mound after giving up a two-run single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing on the mound after giving up a run due to Rushing's passed ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing on the mound after giving up a run due to Rushing's passed ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing on the mound after giving up a run due to Rushing's passed ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar warms up for a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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China: Man Catches Cat Falling From Building in Sichuan

On June 11, 2026, in Junlian, Yibin, Sichuan, a small cat was filmed dangling from the eaves of a building, unable to climb back up. A man on the street below positioned himself underneath and raised his arms in preparation. When the cat lost its grip and fell, he caught it in both hands before it hit the ground.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Batter Central Oklahoma With Damaging Winds

A severe thunderstorm swept across central Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 23, with damaging winds gusting up to nearly 100 mph, knocking down power poles and damaging transformers across the region.

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Laos: Tourist Thrown and Lifted by Elephant Trunk at Luang Prabang

On June 14, 2026, a tourist visiting Luang Prabang encountered an unexpected event. As they attempted to mount an elephant, they were thrown to the ground by the elephant's trunk. The tourist was then lifted up by the elephant's trunk, walked a few meters, and gently set down in the grass.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage 2

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) and his assistants line up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players line up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea joint coast guard exercise

Japan-U.S.-South Korea joint coast guard exercise

Members of the Japan Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard and South Korea's Korea Coast Guard line up after conducting a joint exercise at Yokohama port in eastern Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Public-private consortium to disseminate Japanese comics across world

Public-private consortium to disseminate Japanese comics across world

A public-private consortium aimed at disseminating Japan's manga comic culture across the world holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on June 18, 2026. The Cultural Affairs Agency-led consortium, participated in by major publishing companies Kodansha Ltd., Shueisha Inc. and Shogakukan Inc., will come up with a framework for making online services of Japanese comics targeting foreign readers commercially viable.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Croatia Fans Take Over Downtown Dallas Before World Cup Showdown With England

Around 3,000 Croatia fans paraded through Downtown Dallas on Tuesday, June 16 ahead of their team's World Cup match against England, marching with a giant checkered flag roughly the length of a football field before wrapping up at Ferris Plaza.

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Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

OTSU, Japan, June 10 Kyodo - Women wearing traditional Japanese court dresses attend an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock. (Kyodo)

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US: Fire Engulfs Fairfield Inn in North Lincoln, Nebraska

A fire broke out Monday, June 15, at a Fairfield Inn & Suites in north Lincoln, Nebraska, with flames spreading up the building's exterior into the attic and causing most of the roof to collapse. No injuries were reported, though the hotel was heavily damaged.

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US: Dazzling Green Meteor Lights Up Mid-South Night Sky

A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky Sunday, June 14, across the Mid-South, generating hundreds of reports from skywatchers across the region.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Japan Supporters Clean Up Dallas Stadium After Netherlands Draw

Japanese fans continued their tradition of cleaning up the stadium after their team's 2-2 draw with the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium on Sunday, June 14. The practice stems from a Japanese cultural philosophy of leaving a place as it was found, a habit instilled from elementary school, and has been a hallmark of Japanese supporters at World Cup tournaments.

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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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US: Heavy Hail and Fierce Winds Strike Omaha, Nebraska

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Omaha area, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13, bringing winds of up to 60 mph and large hai.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players line up ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan (R) and Netherlands players line up ahead of their World Cup Group F football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players warm up ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

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Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower lit up in blue

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, the Japan's national football team's color, in the capital on June 11, 2026, as the 2026 World Cup finals hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico open the same day.

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Canada: Tornado Touches Down in Saskatchewan as Devastating Storms Batter Region 3

Devastating thunderstorms, including at least one reported tornado, tore through southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday night, June 9, causing significant damage in the Oxbow area. Environment Canada said golf ball-sized hail struck the Regina area, while wind gusts of up to 85 km/h were reported near Estevan and Yorkton. Footage shared on social meda shows what appears to be a cone-shaped funnel cloud and a tornado touching down near Oxbow.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico (L) and South Africa players line up ahead of the 2026 World Cup opener at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players line up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players line up ahead of their World Cup opener against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Parrot Olivia picks up a Japanese flag at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 11, 2026, predicting Japan will beat Tunisia in their World Cup Group F match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Parrot Olivia picks up a Japanese flag at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 11, 2026, predicting Japan will beat Sweden in their World Cup Group F match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Parrot Olivia picks up a Japanese flag at Nasu Animal Kingdom in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on June 11, 2026, predicting Japan will beat the Netherlands in their World Cup Group F match.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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US: Dust Storms and Strong Wind Gusts Sweep Central and Western New Mexico 2

The National Weather Service warned of sudden dust storms and wind gusts of up to 60 mph across central and western New Mexico on Monday, June 8, driven by a weather phenomenon called virga, where rain evaporates before reaching the ground.

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Spain: Sagrada Família Lit Up in Spectacular Light Show After Historic Tower Blessing

On Wednesday, June 10, Pope Leo XIV presided over a solemn Mass inside Sagrada Familia in Barcelona before stepping outside to bless the newly completed tower. Standing at 172.5 meters, the tower makes Gaudí's iconic basilica the tallest Catholic church in the world. More than 9,000 people attended, including Spain's King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The ceremony concluded with a light show and drone display. The pope delivered the blessing from the Nativity facade and also spoke in Catalan.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on the mound to hand the ball to manager Dave Roberts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on the mound to hand the ball to manager Dave Roberts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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