US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Russian Mirra Andreeva in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Russian Mirra Andreeva reacts after defeating Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Russian Mirra Andreeva in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Russian Mirra Andreeva plays against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Russian Mirra Andreeva plays against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles semifinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against compatriot Elina Svitolina in the women's singles quarterfinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 2, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against compatriot Elina Svitolina in the women's singles quarterfinals of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 2, 2026.

Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv

Numerous holes are seen on the exterior of an apartment building where three people were killed in a Russian overnight attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on June 2, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine reacts after winning a point against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan plays against Yuliia Starodubtseva of Ukraine in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan plays against Yuliia Starodubtseva of Ukraine in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 27, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays in the women's singles first round at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Oksana Selekhmeteva of Spain in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine plays against Oksana Selekhmeteva of Spain in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 24, 2026.

China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

Italy: Pussy Riot, FEMEN Storm Venice Biennale in Anti-Russia Protest

Around 50 activists from Pussy Riot and FEMEN stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, during its opening preview marking Russia's first return to the prestigious art fair since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wearing pink balaclavas and setting off colored smoke flares, protesters chanted for over 30 minutes. Italian police blocked entry to the pavilion, which temporarily closed its doors. The group dispersed without confrontation.

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (C) and other participants offer silent prayers at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, during an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the press ahead of an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other participants take a group photo during an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

2021 Tokyo Olympics karate bronze medalist Stanislav Horuna of Ukraine is pictured on April 5, 2026, in Tokyo with his medal that he regained after auctioning it off in 2022 to help with the war against Russia. A Tokyo man who bought the medal had intended to return it after the war's end but decided on an early return as the war drags on.

Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

Ukraine karateka regains Tokyo Olympics bronze medal

2021 Tokyo Olympics karate bronze medalist Stanislav Horuna (2nd from R) of Ukraine is pictured on April 5, 2026, in Tokyo with his medal that he regained after auctioning it off in 2022 to help with the war against Russia. A Tokyo man who bought the medal had intended to return it after the war's end but decided on an early return as the war drags on.

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

The Russian flag is raised during the medal ceremony for the women's downhill standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 7, 2026, after Varvara Voronchikhina won bronze. Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Games, having been banned from the 2022 Beijing Games over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

State Emergency Service of Ukraine head Andrii Danyk (far R), Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) and Japan International Cooperation Agency local office head Osamu Hattori (far L) pose for a photo during a ceremony in Kyiv on March 6, 2026, after Japan donated four land mine-removing vehicles and 100 sets of protective gear to be worn by female demining workers.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Ukraine is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Ukrainian para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Ukraine is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Ukrainian para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People attend an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People attend an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to Britain, speaks on stage to people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People use the light of their cellphones in hope of cease-fire in Ukraine as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2026.