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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London 3

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke.

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Turkey: Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuations in Fethiye

On Thursday, August 28, a wildfire of undetermined origin broke out near the Çalış area of Fethiye in Turkey's Muğla province, and strong winds fueled its rapid spread toward nearby homes. Local authorities evacuated residents, including elderly residents from a nearby care home, as firefighting crews worked to contain the blaze from the air and ground.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 6

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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US: Storm System Brings Strong Winds and Hail to Austin Area

A storm system moved through the Austin area on Friday, August 28, bringing strong winds and intense hail. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the area.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 7

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 8

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Norway: New King Haakon VIII Greeted by Crowds on First Palace Visit

King Harald V of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, died on Friday, August 28, at the age of 89, and his son automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII. The new king made his first visit to the Royal Palace in Oslo later that day, where large crowds gathered to welcome him ahead of an Extraordinary Council of State formally marking the start of the reign.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 5

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 6

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 4

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 3

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 5

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 4

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Team Mirai leader acts as PM Takaichi's AI "tutor"

Minor Japanese opposition party Team Mirai's leader Takahiro Anno (L), an AI engineer, gives a lecture on AI technology to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2026. He promised to act as her "tutor" during a leader-to-leader debate in May.

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Team Mirai leader acts as PM Takaichi's AI "tutor"

Minor Japanese opposition party Team Mirai's leader Takahiro Anno (L), an AI engineer, gives a lecture on AI technology to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2026. He promised to act as her "tutor" during a leader-to-leader debate in May.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to resume water supply is underway on Aug. 11, 2026, in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake on July 28.

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Aftermath of powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to resume water supply is underway on Aug. 11, 2026, in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake on July 28.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 2

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 3

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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1 month after powerful earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to build temporary housing is underway on Aug. 28, 2026, in Hikawa, a Kumamoto Prefecture town devastated by a massive earthquake one month earlier.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Photo taken at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026, shows people looking at a list of persons who had been admitted to the facility following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal.

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Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Photo taken at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026, shows people looking at a list of persons who had been admitted to the facility following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal.

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USJ eyes park expansion

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (back), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism.

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USJ eyes park expansion

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (L), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism.

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USJ eyes park expansion

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (front), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism.

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Yokohama mayor to step down

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka (back, C ) holds a press conference at the city office in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Aug. 28, 2026. Yamanaka announced that he will step down from his post, following allegations that he bullied and verbally assaulted subordinates.

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Yokohama mayor to step down

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka holds a press conference at the city office in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Aug. 28, 2026. Yamanaka announced that he will step down from his post, following allegations that he bullied and verbally assaulted subordinates.

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Yokohama mayor to step down

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka holds a press conference at the city office in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Aug. 28, 2026. Yamanaka announced that he will step down from his post, following allegations that he bullied and verbally assaulted subordinates.

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Yokohama mayor to step down

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka bows at a press conference at the city office in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Aug. 28, 2026. Yamanaka announced that he will step down from his post, following allegations that he bullied and verbally assaulted subordinates.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Leaves Vehicle Inches From Danger in Mianyang, Sichuan

In Mianyang, Sichuan province, a road suddenly collapsed seconds after a large truck passed over it, forcing the driver of a following vehicle to brake sharply and stop just short of the newly formed sinkhole.

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China: Dog Refuses to Leave Yogurt Shop in Suzhou

In Suzhou, Jiangsu province, a dog refused to budge from outside a yogurt shop, lying down on the ground as its owner repeatedly tried to lead it away, until the owner gave in and took it inside for a treat.

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China: Touchable Fish Enjoys Gentle Strokes in Zhongshan

In Zhongshan, Guangdong province, a pet fish swam directly into a resident's hand inside a fish tank and stayed calmly in place, allowing itself to be stroked without trying to swim away.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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UK: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Mitcham Industrial Site

A large fire broke out at an industrial site in Mitcham, south London, on Wednesday, August 26, spreading to about eight hectares of surrounding scrubland. Nearby residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as the blaze was producing a large amount of smoke.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after giving up a solo home run to Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after giving up a solo home run to Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto surrenders a solo home run to Drake Baldwin of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game on Aug. 27, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

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Japan: Damaging Hail Storm Batters Popular Highland Resort Town Karuizawa

Hail up to 5-6 centimeters in diameter struck parts of Karuizawa, a popular highland resort town in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, around 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, damaging cars, buildings and crops.

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US: Harry Styles Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton at “Together Together” Tour Kickoff

Dolly Parton, country music icon, died August 25 in Nashville at 80 after a brief cancer battle. Fans and fellow artists paid tribute across the country. This video shows Harry Styles paying tribute to Dolly Parton on the opening night of his 30-concert 'Together Together' tour at Madison Square Garden on August 26.

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Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

House of Representatives member Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to China in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2026, after Isa and another Japanese lawmaker held talks with Lu Kang, vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department.

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Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

House of Representatives member Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to China in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2026, after Isa and another Japanese lawmaker held talks with Lu Kang, vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department.

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Japan lawmakers meet senior China official

House of Representatives member Shinichi Isa of the Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, speaks to reporters at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to China in Beijing on Aug. 27, 2026, after Isa and another Japanese lawmaker held talks with Lu Kang, vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party's International Department.

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Kioxia president meets with PM Takaichi

Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota speaks to the media following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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Kioxia president meets with PM Takaichi

Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota speaks to the media following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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Kioxia president meets with PM Takaichi

Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota speaks to the media following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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Crown prince, crown princess visit Imperial Palace

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko enter the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026, to meet with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako following their official trip to Paraguay.

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China: Man Rescues Owl Trapped in Fishing Net

A man rescued a wild owl after finding it trapped and exhausted in a fishing net in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, on August 23, 2026. Video shows him carefully cutting through the net to free the struggling bird.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs to third base on a single by Freddie Freeman in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 26, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta.