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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout ahead of his first at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Bobby Witt Jr. (L) of the Kansas City Royals steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Bobby Witt Jr. (L) of the Kansas City Royals steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Bobby Witt Jr. (L) of the Kansas City Royals steals second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2026.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear is pictured in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear is pictured in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy 3

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

Colorful lantern floats are paraded through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

A colorful lantern float is paraded through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

A colorful lantern float is paraded through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

Dancers parade through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori with colorful lantern floats on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 4

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 2

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 3

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) passes the ball in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) heads the ball in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) concedes Argentina's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (2nd from L) hugs Lionel Messi after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (L) reacts after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20) runs after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (20) runs after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister reacts after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal football match against Switzerland at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 11, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 16 football match against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on July 5, 2026.

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Japan's first gas-powered mini taxi

Photo taken on June 26, 2026, in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, shows Japan's first gas-powered mini taxi. A local taxi company started its commercial operation in the city after the government fully removed restrictions on such taxis.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Dutch Fans March Through Kansas City Ahead of Match Against Tunisia

Netherlands fans marched through the streets of Kansas City ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Tunisia on Thursday, June 25.

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UK: Britain First March Met With Mass Counter-Protest in Birmingham

Hundreds of people gathered in Birmingham city center on Saturday, June 20, as supporters of far-right group Britain First held a march and a larger crowd assembled nearby in counter-protest. West Midlands Police arrested four people, three women and one man, on suspicion of assaulting an officer, criminal damage, and obstructing police.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

A Densuke watermelon, a specialty of Toma town in Hokkaido, is pictured after fetching 700,000 yen ($4,350) at the season's first auction at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

The season's first auction of Densuke watermelons, specialties of Toma town in Hokkaido, is held at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

Densuke watermelons, specialties of Toma town in Hokkaido, are displayed for the season's first auction at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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US: Knicks Fans Climb Truck Ahead of Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. This video shows Knicks fans climbing on top of a truck before the parade began.

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US: Fans Pack Manhattan Streets Hours Before Knicks’ Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. Massive crowds lined the streets early Thursday morning ahead of the parade.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi gives instructions to teammates in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (back, C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.