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China: Puppies Fall Into Ditch One by One in Sichuan

In Deyang, Sichuan, on August 4, 2026, four puppies were seen playing near a small wooden bridge when misfortune struck them one after another. A black puppy fell into the ditch below while attempting to cross, followed by a yellow puppy and another black puppy. Even the last puppy, after hesitating, slipped while backing away and tumbled in as well.

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China: Horses Used to Pull Stranded Vehicle Out of Water

In Urumqi, Xinjiang, a father and son used two horses to pull a tourist vehicle stuck in water back onto firm ground. The vehicle was gradually dragged free as the rope tightened.

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China: Tornado Sweeps Through Songmen Town After Typhoon

A tornado swept through Songmen Town in Wenling, Zhejiang, on August 10, hurling debris into the air near homes and fields after Typhoon Dolphin affected the region. Authorities issued a tornado risk alert for parts of Taizhou, urging residents to stay indoors.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan poses during the medal ceremony after winning the women's 100-meter breaststroke bronze at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan acknowledges the crowd after finishing third in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox pinch-hitter Munetaka Murakami reacts after striking out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox pinch-hitter Munetaka Murakami reacts after striking out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox pinch-hitter Munetaka Murakami strikes out swinging in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers from the dugout during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses on second base after hitting a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured on second base after hitting a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Interview with Finnish foreign minister

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks during an interview in Helsinki on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Italy: Lava and Smoke Pour From Mount Etna in Latest Eruption 2

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. The volcanic activity continued into Tuesday, August 11. This video shows lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna.

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Greece: Wildfire Rages Through Halkidiki, Hundreds Evacuated by Sea

A major wildfire broke out Thursday, August 13, in Siviri, Halkidiki, threatening nearby Fourka and prompting hundreds of people to evacuate by sea. Two firefighters were hospitalized. According to reports, the fire may have started when a fallen tree struck power lines amid strong winds, though authorities have not confirmed the cause.

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Italy: Lava and Smoke Pour From Mount Etna in Latest Eruption 3

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. The volcanic activity continued into Tuesday, August 11. This video shows lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna.

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Japan provides mine-detection system to Ukraine

Photo taken in Kyiv on Aug. 13, 2026, shows the mine-detection system Japan is to provide to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine via the Japan International Cooperation Agency. A ceremony to commemorate the handing over of the system, operated using Ukraine-made drones, was held there the same day.

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Japan provides mine-detection system to Ukraine

Japan International Cooperation Agency Ukraine office head Osamu Hattori (far R) and Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) pose for a photo with Ukrainian officials during a ceremony in Kyiv on Aug. 13, 2026, to provide a mine-detection system, operated using Ukraine-made drones, to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows vehicles submerged in floodwaters in a parking lot in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 14, 2026, shows vehicles submerged in floodwaters in a parking lot in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, after torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning in parts of the prefecture.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Shin Ohashi of Japan swims en route to claiming silver in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Shin Ohashi of Japan swims en route to claiming silver in the men's 100-meter breaststroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Silver medalist Shin Ohashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd during the men's 100-meter breaststroke medal ceremony at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Gold medalist Van Mathias of the United States (C), silver medalist Shin Ohashi (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Samuel Williamson of Australia pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Italy: Lava and Smoke Pour From Mount Etna in Latest Eruption

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. The volcanic activity continued into Tuesday, August 11. This video shows lava flowing down the slopes of Mount Etna as plumes of smoke rise into the air.

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Japan: Record Rain Submerges Vehicles as Fatalities Reported in Chiba

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the hazard lights of several nearly fully submerged cars flashing.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding, with vehicles abandoned on a street in Sakura City as local residents help direct traffic.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026, alongside Americans Carson Foster (L) and Bobby Finke, who won silver and bronze, respectively.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan swims en route to winning the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan swims en route to winning the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan swims en route to winning the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan swims en route to winning the men's 400-meter individual medley final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.