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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after being called out on strikes in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts after being called out on strikes in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is called out on strikes in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is called out on strikes in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 2, 2026.

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American Football: Raiders' Matsuzawa

American Football: Raiders' Matsuzawa

Japanese-born kicker Kansei Matsuzawa (R) works out during training camp for NFL's Las Vegas Raiders in Henderson, Nevada, on Aug. 2, 2026. Matsuzawa earlier signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent following an impressive college season for the University of Hawaii.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits out of a bunker on the first hole during the final round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 2, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to ground out in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after getting Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to fly out in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida to ground out in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Rays

Baseball: White Sox vs. Rays

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Rays

Baseball: White Sox vs. Rays

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pictured after getting Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (7) to fly out in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida flies out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 2026.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Ayaka Furue of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Rio Takeda of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Rio Takeda of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Minami Katsu of Japan hits out of a bunker on the first hole during the third round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 17th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 1, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

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Switzerland: Rooftop Fire Erupts in Central Geneva

A large fire broke out in the roof of a building on Rue du Cendrier near the Pont de la Machine in central Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, July 30, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported and no forced evacuations were needed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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Switzerland: Rooftop Fire Erupts in Central Geneva 2

A large fire broke out in the roof of a building on Rue du Cendrier near the Pont de la Machine in central Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, July 30, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported and no forced evacuations were needed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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US: Heavy Rain and Hail Trigger Flash Flooding Across New Jersey 2

Parts of New Jersey were battered by heavy rain, lightning and hail Monday night, July 27, triggering flash floods, fires and widespread weather-related disruptions, and many cars stalled out in low-lying areas. Flooding continued into Tuesday.

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Turkey: Smoke From Balıkesir Wildfire Blankets Altinoluk

A forest fire broke out near the Kumgedik neighborhood in Balıkesir's Gomec district around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Authorities evacuated 210 houses in Altınoluk. No injuries or fatalities were reported as of the time of writing. This video shows smoke from the Balıkesir wildfire blanketing Altinoluk.

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France: Wildfire Near Dijon Burns Over 80 Hectares

A wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 29, in Couchey, near Dijon, burning over 80 hectares. As of Thursday, the fire was contained but not fully extinguished. No evacuations were planned.

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Turkey: Wildfire in Balıkesir Forces Evacuations

A forest fire broke out near the Kumgedik neighborhood in Balıkesir's Gomec district, Turkey, around 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Authorities evacuated 210 houses in Altınoluk. No injuries or deaths were reported as of writing.

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Chile: Train Fire at Santa Isabel Station Forces Evacuations

A fire broke out around 5:20 PM on Monday, July 27, in a stopped train at Santa Isabel station on Line 5 of the Santiago Metro, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of passengers and a partial line closure.

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Greece: Wildfire Breaks Out on Paros Island, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire broke out near a landfill on Tuesday, July 28, on Greece's Paros Island. The blaze was largely contained by late Tuesday afternoon but flared up again, prompting evacuation orders for several communities.

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China: Electric Tricycle Fire Breaks Out in Sichuan Parking Lot

This is the frightening moment an electric tricycle suddenly caught fire in a residential parking lot in Sichuan, China, on July 25, 2026. A student who discovered the blaze alerted security guards, who arrived with extinguishers and put out the fire before it could spread to nearby vehicles.

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US: Heavy Rain and Hail Trigger Flash Flooding Across New Jersey

Parts of New Jersey were battered by heavy rain, lightning and hail Monday night, July 27, triggering flash floods, fires and widespread weather-related disruptions, as many cars stalled out in low-lying areas.

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France: Fire in Paris Apartment Building Kills One, Sends Smoke Over 6th Arrondissement

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, July 28, in a residential building on Rue Saint-Placide in Paris's 6th arrondissement, sending a large plume of black smoke. The blaze, which started on the fourth floor of the Paris Habitat building, killed a 51-year-old man who lived alone. Firefighters brought the fire under control by evening.

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Spain: Fire in Barcelona Metro Tunnel Seen From Glories Station

A fire broke out in the Barcelona metro's Line 1 tunnel between El Clot and Glories stations during evening rush hour on Monday, July 27, filling a train carrying around 300 passengers with thick smoke and prompting some to evacuate through the tunnel. Medical services treated 137 people for injuries. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed it. This video shows the fire seen from Glories station with smoke filling the tunnel and coming into the platform.

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Japan: Earthquake Sparks Deadly Mall Explosion in Kumamoto

A massive earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on Tuesday, forcing nearly 9,000 residents to evacuate. The quake also triggered a large explosion at a shopping mall in the town of Kashima, tearing through the building and killing at least four people. The footage shows smoke rising from the building as the filmer claims, "I was waiting in the parking lot to calm down, but suddenly I heard what sounded like an explosion from the Aeon Mall, and smoke started coming out."

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Spain: Passengers Evacuate Station as Fire Breaks Out on Barcelona Metro

A fire broke out in the Barcelona metro's Line 1 tunnel between El Clot and Glories stations during evening rush hour on Monday, July 27, filling a train carrying around 300 passengers with thick smoke and prompting some to evacuate through the tunnel. Medical services treated 137 people for injuries. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed it.

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China: Elderly Man Descends Into Well to Rescue Trapped Boy

On July 14, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, a young boy fell unconscious after accidentally falling into a 3-meter-deep mechanical well. A 62-year-old man volunteered to descend into the narrow well, securing himself with a fire hose. With help from bystanders, the man and the boy were both pulled out safely.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami fields a ground ball hit by Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, throwing out Anthony Volpe at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami fields a ground ball hit by Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, throwing out Anthony Volpe at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Baseball: Yankees vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami fields a ground ball hit by Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, throwing out Anthony Volpe at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Rate Field in Chicago on July 27, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez as next opponent

Boxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez as next opponent

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan holds mitts for a fan during an event in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 27, 2026. Inoue named American Jesse Rodriguez as his potential next opponent.

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China: Teenager Rescues Children From Overturned Car in Gansu

Dramatic video captured the moment a Chinese teenager climbed onto an overturned vehicle to rescue children trapped inside after a roadside crash. The accident occurred on July 19, 2026, in Zhangye, Gansu, when a car overturned with five people trapped inside. Mr. Hou and his family, who were passing by, stopped immediately to help. The 18-year-old, wearing a white shirt, climbed onto the vehicle and pulled three children out one by one, while two men worked together to free the remaining passengers. The entire family was successfully rescued from the wreckage.

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China: Man Grabs Snake With Bare Hands After Roadside Bite in Hunan

A terrifying roadside encounter was caught on a passing vehicle's dashcam, showing a man grabbing a snake with his bare hands after it bit him. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Huaihua, Hunan, when a snake suddenly rushed out and bit the man's foot as he rode along the road. He stopped, seized the snake with his hands, and brought it under control before heading to a hospital. Medical checks later confirmed the snake was mildly venomous and his condition was not serious. The driver who filmed the video said the road ran close to mountainous terrain, where they encountered three large snakes along the route.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 5

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Aftermath of Record Wildfire Seen in Cebreros, Ávila

On Friday, July 24, video showed the aftermath of a wildfire that tore through the Valle Abajo area of Cebreros, in Spain's Ávila province, leaving homes and property scorched. The blaze, which broke out at Burgohondo on July 22 and swept through the Alberche and Tiétar valleys, has burned around 50,000 hectares, becoming the largest wildfire ever recorded in Spain, with nearly 90,000 people affected and almost 60,000 evacuated.

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France: Horses Dash Through Biscarrosse Streets Amid Wildfire

Panicked horses were seen bolting through the streets of Biscarrosse, Landes, on Thursday, July 23, after a wildfire broke out near the town, burning 3,600 hectares and forcing more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.

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Images related to the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

Images related to the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

An image related to the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Work is being carried out using flexible containers.=July 16,2026,Fukushima

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is tagged out in a failed attempt to reach third base after hitting a line drive to right in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after flying out in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after striking out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Mets

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on July 26, 2026.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 6

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Two people died on Tuesday night, Morrisey's office confirmed on Thursday. Search and rescue efforts, including by the National Guard, continued across several communities.

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