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Gasoline shortages in Moscow

Vehicles line up at a gas station in Moscow on July 3, 2026, amid gasoline shortages triggered by a recent spate of Ukrainian attacks on oil factories in the Russian capital.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes as Freezer Crashes Down in Xi’an

On June 29, 2026, a food stall owner in Xi'an, Shaanxi, narrowly escaped injury after standing up from his seat moments before a large freezer toppled forward, crashing down onto the exact spot where he had been sitting.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Manny Machado (back) of the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Manny Machado (front) of the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Jake Cronenworth of the San Diego Padres in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026.

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Croatia: Lightning Strike Ignites Fire Near Homes on Čiovo Island

An open-air fire broke out in the Žedno area on the Croatian island of Čiovo on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after a lightning strike, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts as the flames spread close to nearby houses. The fire was brought under control and the fire site was cleaned up overnight.

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Mt. Fuji in climbing season

People begin climbing Mt. Fuji along the Subashiri route on July 1, 2026. The route in Shizuoka Prefecture up Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Japanese Fans Clean Up Houston Stadium After Heartbreaking Loss to Brazil

Brazil defeated Japan 2-1 in a World Cup Round of 32 match in Houston on Monday, June 29, after a late goal from Gabriel Martinelli in stoppage time. Following the loss, Japanese fans stayed behind to clean up trash from the stadium, continuing a tradition that has been observed since 1998.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players line up ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players warm up ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players warm up ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Tries to Climb Stone Retaining Wall in Sichuan

A driver in Pingwu County, Mianyang, Sichuan, captured a rare encounter with a wild giant panda clinging to a stone retaining wall along a mountain road on June 23. The panda eventually failed to climb and gave up before running away.

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US: At Least Four Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Kentucky After Torrential Rain

At least four people were killed and more than 60 rescues conducted after torrential rain dumped up to eight inches in parts of Kentucky, triggering flash flooding across multiple counties over the weekend. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

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China: Cat Wearing Red Plastic Bag Leaps Around Room Like a Superhero

A cat in Sichuan, China, turned into an accidental superhero after getting tangled in a red plastic bag, racing up curtains, across an air conditioner, and onto a sofa before safely landing on the floor.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal players line up ahead of a World Cup Group K football match against Colombia at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters pick up trash after a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters pick up trash after a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players warm up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players warm up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Sweden at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 25, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) bid farewell to Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde after taking a stroll in a botanical garden at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 25, 2026. The Japanese imperial couple will fly to Japan later in the day, wrapping up their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) bid farewell to Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde after taking a stroll in a botanical garden at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 25, 2026. The Japanese imperial couple will fly to Japan later in the day, wrapping up their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts on the mound after giving up a two-run single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing on the mound after giving up a run due to Rushing's passed ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing on the mound after giving up a run due to Rushing's passed ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing on the mound after giving up a run due to Rushing's passed ball in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Neymar warms up for a World Cup Group C match against Scotland at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 24, 2026.

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China: Man Catches Cat Falling From Building in Sichuan

On June 11, 2026, in Junlian, Yibin, Sichuan, a small cat was filmed dangling from the eaves of a building, unable to climb back up. A man on the street below positioned himself underneath and raised his arms in preparation. When the cat lost its grip and fell, he caught it in both hands before it hit the ground.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Batter Central Oklahoma With Damaging Winds

A severe thunderstorm swept across central Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 23, with damaging winds gusting up to nearly 100 mph, knocking down power poles and damaging transformers across the region.

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Laos: Tourist Thrown and Lifted by Elephant Trunk at Luang Prabang

On June 14, 2026, a tourist visiting Luang Prabang encountered an unexpected event. As they attempted to mount an elephant, they were thrown to the ground by the elephant's trunk. The tourist was then lifted up by the elephant's trunk, walked a few meters, and gently set down in the grass.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage 2

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) and his assistants line up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players line up ahead of a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 20, 2026.

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Japan-U.S.-South Korea joint coast guard exercise

Members of the Japan Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard and South Korea's Korea Coast Guard line up after conducting a joint exercise at Yokohama port in eastern Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Public-private consortium to disseminate Japanese comics across world

A public-private consortium aimed at disseminating Japan's manga comic culture across the world holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on June 18, 2026. The Cultural Affairs Agency-led consortium, participated in by major publishing companies Kodansha Ltd., Shueisha Inc. and Shogakukan Inc., will come up with a framework for making online services of Japanese comics targeting foreign readers commercially viable.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Croatia Fans Take Over Downtown Dallas Before World Cup Showdown With England

Around 3,000 Croatia fans paraded through Downtown Dallas on Tuesday, June 16 ahead of their team's World Cup match against England, marching with a giant checkered flag roughly the length of a football field before wrapping up at Ferris Plaza.

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Clock festival at shrine in western Japan

OTSU, Japan, June 10 Kyodo - Women wearing traditional Japanese court dresses attend an annual clock festival at Omi Jingu shrine in Otsu in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on June 10, 2026. Omi Jingu enshrines Emperor Tenji, who is said to have established a system to measure time in seventh-century Japan by setting up a water clock. (Kyodo)

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US: Fire Engulfs Fairfield Inn in North Lincoln, Nebraska

A fire broke out Monday, June 15, at a Fairfield Inn & Suites in north Lincoln, Nebraska, with flames spreading up the building's exterior into the attic and causing most of the roof to collapse. No injuries were reported, though the hotel was heavily damaged.

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US: Dazzling Green Meteor Lights Up Mid-South Night Sky

A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky Sunday, June 14, across the Mid-South, generating hundreds of reports from skywatchers across the region.