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Protest for Tibet independence in front of U.N.

A makeshift altar is set up in front of the U.N. headquarters in New York on July 6, 2026, to mourn a Tibetan activist, who died after setting himself on fire there in an appeal for Tibetan independence on July 2.

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US: Independence Day Storm Brings High Winds to Norman, Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms brought wind gusts of up to 90 mph to Norman, Oklahoma, on Saturday, July 4. The storm caused widespread damage, downed trees, and knocked-out power lines that left thousands of central Oklahoma residents without electricity. The storm also forced the cancellation of the city's Independence Day fireworks show.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

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US: Great American State Fair Shuts Down Amid Extreme DC Heat

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., part of the Freedom 250 celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary, temporarily closed on Friday, July 3, due to extreme heat. Several people were taken to hospital, and the fair later reopened with free water stations set up on site.

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Japan: America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration Held in Tokyo

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo hosted a celebration in Odaiba on Thursday, July 3, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge were illuminated in red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag, while fireworks lit up the night sky and a drone show displayed the faces of Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

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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.