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Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Summer Davos begins in Dalian

Summer Davos begins in Dalian

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Dalian, China, on June 23, 2026. Over 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries and regions took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions, co-hosted by the Chinese government.

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Philippines: Waterspout Spotted off Guimaras Island in Western Visayas

A waterspout was spotted off Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines on Sunday, June 21.

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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction 2

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Bring Deadly Flooding to Mississippi Gulf Coast

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mississippi on Thursday, June 18, killing a road crew member in Franklin County and prompting water rescues in Harrison County.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (R) fends off Croatia's Josip Sutalo in the second half of a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 5

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 4

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 3

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 2

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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China: Rescuer Carefully Frees Duckling Trapped by Fishing Hook

A wild duckling entangled in fishing line and a hook was carefully freed by a rescuer in Inner Mongolia on June 10. The rescuer slowly approached the distressed bird, removed the barbed hook without causing further injury, and released it back into the water, where it swam off to rejoin its flock.

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Landfill work for U.S. base transfer within Okinawa

Landfill work for U.S. base transfer within Okinawa

Photo taken on June 17, 2026, shows work getting under way to dump landfill into a newly designated area in Oura Bay off the Henoko coastal area in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station within the southern Japan island prefecture.

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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.

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China: Meerkat Falls off Wooden Post at Chengdu Zoo

A meerkat at the Chengdu Happy Valley animal exhibit in Sichuan province was caught on video sitting on a wooden post, its distinctive dark eye circles drawing attention from nearby visitors. The animal appeared calm as it watched the crowd. Without warning, it lost its balance and tumbled off the post to the ground, prompting laughter from onlookers.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

MINAMITANE, Japan, June 12 Kyodo - A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines. (Kyodo)

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Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

A fisherman sorts Hokkai shrimps aboard a sailing boat in Notsuke Bay off Betsukai in Hokkaido, northern Japan, as the season for traditional shrimp fishing starts on June 15, 2026.

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Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

Boats for traditional Hokkai shrimp fishing sail in Notsuke Bay off Betsukai in Hokkaido, northern Japan, in the early morning of June 15, 2026, the first day of the shrimp fishing season.

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Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

Shrimp fishing in northern Japan

The season's first catch of Hokkai shrimps is pictured on a sailing boat in Notsuke Bay off Betsukai in Hokkaido, northern Japan, as the season for traditional shrimp fishing using sailing boats starts on June 15, 2026.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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China: Kitten Sprints to Safety as Severe Hailstorm Suddenly Strikes Hebei

A small kitten was caught outside when a severe hailstorm suddenly struck Hebei province on June 6, 2026. With large hailstones bouncing off the pavement around it, the kitten sprinted low to the ground and darted into a nearby doorway just as the storm intensified.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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UK: Red Flares Set Off Over London in Suspected Arsenal Celebration

Flares were set off over London Sunday evening, June 7, starting small fires and damaging a local soccer field, according to reports. London Fire Brigade responded but fires had been extinguished before crews arrived. The cause remains unknown, though chants of "Championes" were heard, leading to speculation the flares were linked to Arsenal's success this season.

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US: Wisconsin Battered by Severe Storms With Damaging Winds and Widespread Outages

Severe storms swept through Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10, bringing damaging winds and leaving thousands without power. A wind gust of 94 mph was reported in Oshkosh, where strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines. In southern Wisconsin, roofs and parts of buildings were ripped off, with some structures completely destroyed. No tornadoes have been confirmed despite several warnings being issued.

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Philippines: Jollibee Restaurant Caught on Camera Collapsing After Mindanao Quake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing at least 38 and injuring nearly 500 people. This video captures the moment a Jollibee restaurant in General Santos City collapses after the quake.

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China: Huge Rock Falls Onto Road Moments After Car Passes in Xinjiang

A dashcam video captured a close call on a rain-soaked road in Karamay, Xinjiang, northwestern China, on June 7, 2026. Just after an oncoming car passed, a huge rock broke off a mountain and rolled onto the road, stopping directly in front of the dashcam driver's vehicle. The driver stopped in time and narrowly avoided a collision.

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Japan: White Killer Whale Filmed off Rausu, Hokkaido in Rare Encounter

A rare white killer whale has been spotted off the coast of Rausu, Hokkaido, in northeastern Japan — an exceptionally uncommon sighting even by global standards. The white orca was filmed on Monday, June 8, among a pod of killer whales approximately 3.5 miles (about 6 km) north-northeast of Rausu Port. The animal is believed to be a leucistic individual rather than an albino — leucism results in reduced pigmentation while retaining the ability to produce melanin, unlike albinism, which causes red eyes. The orca's eyes appear dark, which is consistent with leucism.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI double off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Wilber Dotel in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) hits an RBI double off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Wilber Dotel in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

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China: Lost Owl Hides Under Exercise Equipment in Henan

On April 29, 2026, in Henan, central China, a small owl was filmed hiding under outdoor exercise equipment after apparently losing its way. The owl gazed around with wide eyes, visibly disoriented. Since owls have limited daytime vision, onlookers worried for its safety. Staff later arrived to assist, but found the owl had already flown off on its own — likely after dark.

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China: Sudden Hailstorm Bombards Langfang With Large Hailstones

On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, a sudden and severe hailstorm was captured on video. The sky darkened rapidly as thick clouds moved in, and large hailstones began falling almost immediately, hammering the ground and bouncing off pavements with considerable force.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 4

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 3

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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Philippines: Buildings Collapse as M7.8 Quake Strikes Mindanao

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing dozens and injuring more than 200 people. In General Santos, where the damage was particularly severe, buildings collapsed and widespread destruction was reported.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 2

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, triggering a tsunami warning and causing widespread damage across the region, including building collapses. At least 32 deaths and more than 200 injuries were confirmed. This video shows the damaged Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Buhangin.

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US: SpaceX Starlink 10-35 Mission Launches From Cape Canaveral 2

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:13 a.m. on Monday, June 8, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit.

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US: SpaceX Starlink 10-35 Mission Launches From Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:13 a.m. on Monday, June 8, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit.

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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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