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China: Dark Cloud Resembling Giant Dragon Sweeps Across Sky

A massive dark funnel cloud resembling a dragon appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, on July 20, 2026, stretching down from a stormy sky with its broad upper section appearing to rotate above the city. Strong winds swept across the ground as the cloud moved through the sky, and local meteorological authorities later confirmed it was a tornado, though its lower end never fully extended to the ground.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A thermometer in front of JR Tajimi Station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, shows the mercury topping 40 C on July 21, 2026, marking the country's first "cruelly hot day" since the weather agency introduced the heat warning term earlier this year. Two central Japan cities -- Tajimi and Toyota in Aichi Prefecture -- recorded temperatures above the threshold the same day.

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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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China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

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UK: Smoke From Dovestone Reservoir Fire Spreads Through Greater Manchester

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. The cause is under investigation. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut.

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UK: Time-Lapse of Dovestone Reservoir Fire Smoke Drifting Over Greater Manchester

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. The cause is under investigation. Residents were advised to keep their windows shut.

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[Breaking News]Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, July 9 Kyodo - Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge 3

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge 2

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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Sacred rope exchange at Nachi Falls

Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a pre-festival ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 9, 2026.

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US: Woman Rescued After Scaling Brooklyn Bridge

A woman was rescued from the Brooklyn Bridge after scaling a beam above the roadway. The incident closed all eastbound lanes, severely disrupting traffic.

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China: Waterspout Forms Over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Prefecture

On June 30, 2026, a towering waterspout was filmed rising from Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, appearing to link the lake's surface with the sky above; local meteorologists attributed it to a small tornado passing over the water.

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Dollar rises to 39-year high above 162 yen

Financial data monitors in Tokyo show the U.S. dollar rising to a 39-year high above the 162 yen line on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Shuto Machino heads the ball above Brazil's Douglas Santos during the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Dollar rises to 39-year high above 162 yen

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the dollar rising to a 39-year high above the 162 yen line on the morning of June 30, 2026.

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US: Thunderbirds Fly Over Las Vegas and Hoover Dam in America250 Celebration

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover above Las Vegas and Hoover Dam on Saturday, June 27, as part of Southern Nevada's America250 celebration.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Yukinari Sugawara heads the ball above Sweden's Gustaf Lagerbielke during the second half of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 2

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 72,000 for the first time on June 22, 2026.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 72,000 for the first time on June 22, 2026.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 72,000 for the first time on June 22, 2026.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 72,000 for the first time during morning trading on June 22, 2026.

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Nikkei rises above 72,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 72,000 for the first time during morning trading on June 22, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

TOKYO, Japan, June 16 Kyodo - A financial data monitor at a brokerage company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei ends above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 70,000 for the first time on June 18, 2026.

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Nikkei ends above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 70,000 for the first time on June 18, 2026.

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Nikkei rises rises above 70,000

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 on June 17, 2026.

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Nikkei index tops 70,000

IwaiCosmo Securities Co. officials celebrate in Tokyo after the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose above 70,000 for the first time on an intraday basis on June 16, 2026.

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Nikkei index tops 70,000

IwaiCosmo Securities Co. officials celebrate in Tokyo after the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose above 70,000 for the first time on an intraday basis on June 16, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks end at record high

TOKYO, Japan, June 15 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei rises above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a brokerage company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above 70,000 for the first time on June 16, 2026.

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