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UK: Major Incident Declared After Fertiliser Blast Rocks Essex

A massive fire broke out at an industrial site in Rettendon, Essex, on Friday, July 24, causing fertiliser stored there to explode and flames to spread to nearby fields. People living near the site were told to keep their windows and doors closed, and a "major incident" was declared as thick black smoke engulfed the surrounding area. Reports of hearing and feeling the explosion came from across the county, and the fire was later brought under control with no injuries reported.

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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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US: Tropical Storm Bertha Brings Coastal Flooding to Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha brought coastal flooding of two to three feet along the Gulf Coast from Pensacola, Florida, to southeastern Louisiana on Wednesday, July 22.

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France: Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Cap Ferret as Gironde Wildfires Rage

French authorities ordered evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday, July 24, launching boats to help evacuate tens of thousands of holidaymakers as wildfires tore across the Gironde region in southwestern France. Officials said around 40,000 people were evacuated from the tourist destination west of Bordeaux, with fires having burned roughly 10,000 hectares.

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Japan: Tokyo Storm Causes Water to Surge From Manholes 2

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in several other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks. Several incidents were reported in the area of floodwater bursting violently from manholes like geysers.

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Spain: National Emergency Declared Over Madrid Wildfires

Spain declared a national emergency in Madrid on Friday, July 24, after wildfires reached the outskirts of Madrid, evacuating more than 10,000 people. The national emergency was also issued for the neighboring province of Ávila, where fires have similarly threatened nearby communities. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Aldea del Fresno.

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Japan: Tokyo Storm Causes Water to Surge From Manholes

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in several other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks. This video shows water gushing out from a manhole in Itabashi ward, Tokyo.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (2nd from R) passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Spain: Smoke Blankets Villamantilla as Madrid Wildfires Spread

Multiple wildfires burned simultaneously across Madrid region on Thursday, July 23, forcing evacuations and confinements in several towns. Strong winds and high temperatures fueled the flames, and more than 10,000 people were evacuated across the affected areas. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Villamantilla.

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Spain: Wildfire Breaks Out in Cervelló, Near Barcelona

A wildfire broke out in Cervelló, near Barcelona, on Wednesday, July 22, forcing the confinement of about 300 people from Les Rovires and Can Paulet. The fire burned 16 hectares, officials said. No injuries have been reported.

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Japan-Solomon Islands summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) holds talks with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Cooper Wale (2nd from L) at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 23, 2026.

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Ainu festival in New York

Participants try playing the traditional Ainu mouth harp known as the mukkuri with the help of performers from the Ainu indigenous community in Hokkaido, northern Japan, during a festival introducing Ainu culture in New York, on July 22, 2026.

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Ainu festival in New York

Visitors pick up and see traditional wood carvings made by craft artists from the Ainu indigenous community in Hokkaido, northern Japan, at a festival introducing Ainu culture in New York, on July 22, 2026.

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Ainu festival in New York

Performers from the Ainu indigenous community in Hokkaido, northern Japan, present a traditional dance during a festival introducing Ainu culture in New York, on July 22, 2026.

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Bangladesh promotes AI talent for Japan's industry

Bangladeshi Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali speaks during an event held in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, to pitch young AI engineers from his country for use in Japan's technology industry.

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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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China: Veteran Party Member Jumps Into Pond to Rescue Drowning Woman

A veteran Chinese Communist Party member jumped into a pond to rescue a drowning woman in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, on July 11, 2026, after two elderly bystanders called for help. Villager Zheng Anyu sprinted to the scene, swam to the woman, and pulled her back to the bank with help from onlookers, bringing her safely out of the water.

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US: Tropical Storm Bertha Floods Mississippi Coastal Neighborhoods

Floodwater from Tropical Storm Bertha inundated a residential neighborhood in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, submerging yards, docks, and streets, according to a social media post shared Wednesday. The video shows water levels rising to cover much of the low-lying area as Bertha moved through the Gulf Coast region.

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US: Madison Protesters Storm Concert Stage Following Fatal Police Shooting 2

Protesters marched from the scene of a fatal police shooting on the Near East Side to Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, July 22, taking over the stage set for that night's Concert on the Square. The demonstration followed the fatal shooting of a man in his 30s earlier that afternoon, whom police said had pulled a knife during a struggle to detain him after officers responded to a report of a man checking parked cars.

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US: Tropical Storm Bertha Pushes Lake Pontchartrain Over Seawall in New Orleans

Storm surge from Tropical Storm Bertha pushed Lake Pontchartrain waters up to the top of the floodwall along the South Shore in New Orleans, Louisiana, with waves splashing over onto Lakeshore Drive near the Mardi Gras Fountain. This video shows water from the lake spilling onto the roadway as Bertha moved through the region. Bertha made landfall Wednesday afternoon, July 22, near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 45 mph, trakcing west along the Louisiana coast.

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Canada to join Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet talks

(From R) Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting and Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty hold a joint press conference in London on July 21, 2026, following their talks on a Japan-Britain-Italy joint project to develop a next-generation fighter jet. The ministers announced Canada will participate in the Global Combat Air Program as the first observer.

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France: Car Fire Near Nantes Roma Camp Burns Over 10 Hectares

A car caught fire near the Roma camp at Prairie de Mauves in Nantes, France, on Monday, July 20, and the blaze spread to burn more than 10 hectares, destroying several caravans. The nearby rail line was suspended, residents including those from the camp were evacuated, and ENEDIS preemptively cut power, leaving 369 customers without electricity, with no injuries reported so far.

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US: Boston Area Skies Turn Hazy as Wildfire Smoke Lingers

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota drifted into the northeastern United States, intermittently flowing into New England, including Massachusetts. Skies over the Boston area, including Cambridge, appeared hazy as the smoke lingered over the region.

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China: Man Blown Into Air by Kunming Storm

A severe thunderstorm in Kunming, Yunnan lifted a man off the ground on July 15, 2026 as he clung to an outdoor awning frame, with diners watching in disbelief from inside a nearby restaurant.

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China: Driver Narrowly Escapes Mudslide After Clearing Rocks in Chamdo

A driver in Chamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region narrowly escaped a mudslide on June 20, 2026, after stopping to clear rocks from a mountain road, moments before debris swept across the exact spot where his car had been parked.

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US: Outer Bands From Tropical Depression Two Bring Showers to Central Florida

As outer bands from Tropical Depression Two, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, moved through Central Florida on Monday, July 20, scattered showers hit the area.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat

A large gorse fire broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, July 19, at around 6:40 p.m., sending a huge plume of white smoke visible from afar. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

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UK: Large Fire Erupts on Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh on Sunday, July 19, at around 6:40 p.m., sending a huge plume of white smoke visible from afar. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Ferran Torres (2nd from R) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winner in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Leandro Paredes (2nd from R) thrusts away Spain's Eric Garcia (front) following Spain's 1-0 victory in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Shakira (3rd from L) performs during the half-time show of the World Cup football final between Argentina and Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

(from L) Spain's Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and Unai Simon pose for a photo after receiving the Young Player award, the Golden Ball award and the Golden Glove award, respectively, in the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

(from L) Spain's Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and Unai Simon pose for a photo after receiving the Young Player award, the Golden Ball award and the Golden Glove award, respectively, in the World Cup football final against Argentina at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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China: Floodwater Fills Car Interior Amid Downpour in Shenyang

Filmed on July 13, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, this video shows the aftermath of severe urban flooding from inside a flooded car. Murky brown floodwater fills the cabin, with items like a medicine box and a marker floating in the submerged center console.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd from R) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino (far R) are pictured during the medal ceremony following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal receives his winner's medal from U.S. President Donald Trump (R) following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (back) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (not pictured) in the second half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (top) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (lower R) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from R) and teammates are pictured after the medal ceremony following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Donald Trump Booed at Final Trophy Ceremony

President Donald Trump was booed by fans at the World Cup final on Sunday, July 19, as he took the field alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino for the post-match trophy ceremony at MetLife Stadium. Trump, who had watched Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina from a suite beside Infantino, waved to the crowd as boos and whistles drowned out the stadium music, audible both in the venue and on the television broadcast.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) scores a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (R) celebrates with Jude Bellingham after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) hugs Harry Kane after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.