China: Pregnant Dog Rescues Drowning Bird Days Before Giving Birth

On June 8, 2026, in Xinxiang, Henan, a pregnant dog noticed a bird struggling in water while out for a walk and carefully helped it out, despite being less than 10 days from giving birth.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (3rd from L) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) scores the team's fourth goal shortly before the end of a World Cup round of 16 football match against the United States at Seattle Stadium in Seattle on July 6, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan enters the court before playing against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan enters the court before playing against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup+

Football: 2026 World Cup+

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium in Houston on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

A ceremony celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence is held before a World Cup round of 16 football match between France and Paraguay at Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.

US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal 2

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal 3

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on July 3, 2026, before flying to Japan following a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japan PM Takaichi leaves New Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Palam Air Force Station in New Delhi on July 3, 2026, before flying to Japan following a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures to the crowds before a World Cup round of 32 football match against Croatia at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026.

China: Man Narrowly Escapes as Freezer Crashes Down in Xi’an

On June 29, 2026, a food stall owner in Xi'an, Shaanxi, narrowly escaped injury after standing up from his seat moments before a large freezer toppled forward, crashing down onto the exact spot where he had been sitting.

US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) is greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (not pictured) before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) is greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C, R) pose for a photo before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are pictured before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photo before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan-India summit

Japan-India summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands before their talks in New Delhi on July 2, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi off to India

Japan PM Takaichi off to India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on July 1, 2026, before making a three-day trip to India for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 1, 2026, before making a three-day trip to India for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 1, 2026, before making a three-day trip to India for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 1, 2026, before making a three-day trip to India for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 1, 2026, before making a three-day trip to India for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japan PM Takaichi to depart for India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 1, 2026, before making a three-day trip to India for a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C, R) celebrates with head coach Didier Deschamps after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C, R) celebrates with teammate Ousmane Dembele after scoring his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) scores his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) scores his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C) scores his team's first goal shortly before the end of the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players are pictured before the second half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu sings the national anthem before a round of 32 World Cup football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu sings the national anthem before a round of 32 World Cup football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo before a round of 32 football World Cup match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar (foreground) is pictured with teammates before a World Cup round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's football World Cup squad is pictured before a round of 32 match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.