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US: Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Hits Texas Hill Country 2

Life-threatening flash flooding is unfolding across Texas Hill Country as torrential rain triggers rapidly rising creeks and rivers. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties.

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China: Driver Sends Car Plunging Backwards Into Fishpond

On July 10, 2026, in Jiangsu, China, a woman reversing her car near a pond apparently pressed the wrong pedal, sending the vehicle across a ditch and into the water. The car was later pulled out by an excavator, but the vehicle was declared a total loss.

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China: Cloud Shaped Like Number Six Appears Over Chongqing

On July 9, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a cluster of clouds drifted together to form a shape resembling the number "6", standing out clearly against the sky.

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China: Dog Pulls Owner’s Paddleboard While Swimming in River

On July 6, 2026, in Hubei, China, a strong dog swam through a river while pulling its owner along on a paddleboard, impressing viewers with its swimming power.

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CORRECTED: Nissan unveils new minivan

CORRECTED: Nissan unveils new minivan

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Elgrand minivan to the media in Yokohama on June 17, 2026.

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Nissan unveils new minivan

Nissan unveils new minivan

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Elgrand minivan to the media in Yokohama on June 17, 2026.

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Nissan unveils new minivan

Nissan unveils new minivan

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Elgrand minivan to the media in Yokohama on June 17, 2026.

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EU, Ukraine launch defense industrial partnership

EU, Ukraine launch defense industrial partnership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pose for photo after signing a new defense industrial partnership aimed at expanding joint drone production in Kyiv on July 15, 2026.

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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

Susumu Tonegawa receives a congratulatory phone call after being named the winner of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine at his home in the Boston suburbs on Oct. 12, 1987. Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the prize and a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

Japan's Nobel laureate in medicine Tonegawa dies

File photo taken in 1996 shows Susumu Tonegawa, Japan's first recipient of the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, speaking about his research in the Boston suburbs. Tonegawa, a longtime professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, died on July 11, 2026, aged 86.

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World Cup 2026 – Argentina Fans Flood Streets of Buenos Aires After Semifinal Victory 2

Argentina fans descended on the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, July 15, after the team beat England in the semifinal, advancing to the final against Spain.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 3

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including an exceptional wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest that has burned over 2,000 hectares, devastating the area and becoming one of the most severe forest fires recorded in France. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors judicial affairs committee session in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, on a bill to revise the country's retrial system.

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Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors judicial affairs committee session in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, on a bill to revise the country's retrial system.

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Myaku Myaku Monument

Myaku Myaku Monument

The Myaku Myaku Monument installed in Dotonbori.=July 9,2026,Osaka

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Myaku Myaku Monument

Myaku Myaku Monument

The Myaku Myaku Monument installed in Dotonbori.=July 9,2026,Osaka

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Myaku Myaku Monument

Myaku Myaku Monument

The Myaku Myaku Monument installed in Dotonbori.=July 9,2026,Osaka

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The cluster of buildings in the Umekita area

The cluster of buildings in the Umekita area

The cluster of buildings in the Umekita area=July 10,2026,Osaka

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The cluster of buildings in the Umekita area

The cluster of buildings in the Umekita area

The cluster of buildings in the Umekita area=July 10,2026,Osaka

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 3

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region. This aerial footage shows the fires in McDowell Lake First Nation on July 14, 2026.

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

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Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 2

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

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Canada: Aerial Video Shows Wildfires Burning Near Armstrong, Ontario

Wildfires burn near Armstrong, Ontario, as seen from a small aircraft flying between Smoothrock Lake and Mattice Lake on Monday, June 13, 2026. The footage comes as more than 100 wildfires burn across the province, with several northwestern Ontario communities under threat and smoke blanketing Toronto in some of the world's worst air quality this week.

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US: Life-Threatening Flash Flooding Hits Texas Hill Country

Life-threatening flash flooding is unfolding across Texas Hill Country as torrential rain triggers rapidly rising creeks and rivers. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Argentina Fans Celebrate After Winning Semifinal Over England

Argentina fans were seen celebrating at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, July 15, after the team beat England in the semifinal, advancing to the final against Spain.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Kasumi Asakura speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Naoki Prize, a Japanese literary award for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Kasumi Asakura speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Naoki Prize, a Japanese literary award for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Kasumi Asakura speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Naoki Prize, a Japanese literary award for popular fiction.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors.

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US: Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz, Leaving One Dead, Three Missing

A pontoon boat carrying 20 people, mostly on a memorial service outing, capsized near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, July 14, killing one person and leaving three others missing. Three injured passengers were hospitalized in stable condition, 13 others returned safely to shore.

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US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year 2

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Final Berth After Beating France 3

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, booking their place in Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Fans were seen celebrating the result across Spain.

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World Cup 2026 – Argentina Fans Flood Streets of Buenos Aires After Semifinal Victory

Argentina fans descended on the streets of Buenos Aires on Wednesday, July 15, after the team beat England in the semifinal, advancing to the final against Spain.

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World Cup 2026 – England Fans Sing “Wonderwall” at Atlanta Pub Ahead of Argentina Semifinal

England fans were seen in a pub in Atlanta, Georgia, singing "Wonderwall" on Tuesday, July 14, ahead of the semifinal match against Argentina the next day.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

(From L) Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, take a stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026.

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan imperial family at villa in Tochigi Pref.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (L) and their daughter, Princess Aiko, greet the press during their stroll on the premises of an imperial villa in Nasu in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on July 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas 2

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports.

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US: Tornado Reported in San Antonio, Texas 3

A tornado touched down Wednesday morning, July 15 in northwest Bexar County near The Rim shopping center in San Antonio, Texas, following a tornado warning and multiple eyewitness reports.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) kneels following a 2-1 victory over England in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) jumps for the ball in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) scores the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Nico Gonzalez (R) attempts to head the ball in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England players are pictured following a 2-1 loss to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

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