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US: Large Hail Batters D.C. and Baltimore Region Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms swept through the D.C. and Baltimore region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing tornado watches, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms downed trees and power lines, flooded roads, and left tens of thousands without power, while also causing hours-long delays at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki holds a press conference in Nisshin in Aichi Prefecture on July 27, 2026, a day after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, the capital of the central Japan prefecture.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki holds a press conference in Nisshin in Aichi Prefecture on July 27, 2026, a day after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, the capital of the central Japan prefecture.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki holds a press conference in Nisshin in Aichi Prefecture on July 27, 2026, a day after winning the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, the capital of the central Japan prefecture.

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Spain: Poor Air Quality Hits Millions as Wildfire Smoke Covers Madrid

Smoke from the wildfires blanketed the capital on Friday, July 24, triggering fire alarms in some office buildings and affecting millions with poor air quality and low visibility. Madrid's Emergency Service urged residents to limit outdoor activity, close windows, and wear masks if going outside.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto is pictured in Beirut while living in exile in the Lebanese capital on May 30 2022. His support group the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said on July 23, 2026, that Okamoto died at 78 near Beirut. Okamoto and two other Red Army members launched the 1972 attack on Tel Aviv's international airport using assault rifles and hand grenades, leaving over 20 people dead.

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Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto speaks during an interview in Beirut while living in exile in the Lebanese capital on May 4, 2016. His support group the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said on July 23, 2026, that Okamoto died at 78 near Beirut. Okamoto and two other Red Army members launched the 1972 attack on Tel Aviv's international airport using assault rifles and hand grenades, leaving over 20 people dead. ==Kyodo

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Heatstroke alert in Tokyo

A heat-shielding sheet is set up over a swimming pool in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, as a heatstroke alert is issued amid soaring temperatures in the capital.

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Heatstroke alert in Tokyo

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Ginza area on July 20, 2026, as a heatstroke alert is issued amid soaring temperatures in the capital.

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Heatstroke alert in Tokyo

A heat-shielding sheet is set up over a swimming pool in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, as a heatstroke alert is issued amid soaring temperatures in the capital.

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Heatstroke alert in Tokyo

Photo taken in Tokyo's Shinjuku area on July 22, 2026, shows a large screen displaying a heatstroke alert amid soaring temperatures in the capital.

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N. Korean premier's trip to China

Chinese and North Korean flags are flown in Tiananmen in Beijing on July 10, 2026, as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song arrives in the Chinese capital the same day for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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N. Korean premier's trip to China

Chinese and North Korean flags are flown near Tiananmen in Beijing on July 10, 2026, as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song arrives in the Chinese capital the same day for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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N. Korean premier's trip to China

Chinese and North Korean flags are flown near Tiananmen in Beijing on July 10, 2026, as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song arrives in the Chinese capital the same day for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) after scoring his team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. BayStars

Taisei Ota of the Yomiuri Giants pitches in the eighth inning of a Central League baseball game against the DeNA BayStars at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on May 17, 2026.

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NATO annual summit in Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear in front of the press at the presidential palace in Ankara on July 7, 2026, during Trump's visit to the Turkish capital for NATO's annual summit.

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NATO annual summit in Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan appear in front of the press at the presidential palace in Ankara on July 7, 2026, during Trump's visit to the Turkish capital for NATO's annual summit.

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NATO annual summit in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) shakes hands with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at the presidential palace in Ankara on July 7, 2026, during Trump's visit to the Turkish capital for NATO's annual summit.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford catches the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (R) dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (L) and Mexico's Roberto Alvarado head the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jarell Quansah (L) reacts after receiving a red card in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Dan Burn (C, R) and Mexico's Raul Jimenez vie for the ball in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (3rd from L) makes a save in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players acknowledge the crowd following a 3-2 loss to England in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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NATO Secretary General Rutte in Turkey

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, on July 6, 2026, ahead of NATO's annual summit in the Turkish capital.

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NATO Secretary General Rutte in Turkey

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, on July 6, 2026, ahead of NATO's annual summit in the Turkish capital.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players are pictured following a 3-2 loss to England in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players acknowledge the crowd following a 3-2 loss to England in a World Cup round of 16 football match at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico players are pictured following a 3-2 loss to England in a World Cup round of 16 football match against England at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Raul Jimenez (9) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against England at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico's Raul Jimenez scores the team's second goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against England at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane reacts after scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane scores the team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (top) celebrates after scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane scores the team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (L) celebrates after scoring the team's third goal from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on July 5, 2026.

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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Photo taken on July 3, 2026, shows a gas station in Moscow, where service has been halted following a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Photo taken on July 3, 2026, shows a gas station in Moscow, where service has been halted following a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Vehicles line up at a gas station in Moscow on July 3, 2026, amid gasoline shortages triggered by a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds 2

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Ghana: Floodwaters Inundate Accra Neighborhoods, Forcing Evacuations and Road Closures

Heavy rainfall overnight flooded large parts of Accra, Ghana's capital, submerging major roads and low-lying communities and disrupting the Monday morning commute for thousands of residents. Ghana's Ministry of the Interior deployed emergency response teams and mobilized multiple security agencies, including the military and fire service, urging residents in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground and avoid flooded roads.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Mexico supporters celebrate after their team scored the opening goal in a World Cup Group A football match against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.