US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

US: Thick Haze From Canada Wildfires Blankets Washington, D.C.

A thick haze from Canadian wildfires spread across a wide swath of the United States on Friday, July 17, causing air quality to plummet, with dangerous conditions expected to persist. The smoke settled over Washington, DC, which had mostly avoided hazardous air until that point.

World AI Conference in Shanghai

World AI Conference in Shanghai

The World AI Conference opens in Shanghai on July 17, 2026, with over 1,100 companies displaying about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

Spain: Lozoyuela Fire Burns Over 700 Hectares, Suspect Arrested

The Lozoyuela wildfire in Madrid, Spain, remained active after starting Thursday, July 16, burning roughly 700 hectares. Authorities arrested a 52-year-old man found with a lighter on suspicion of starting the fire.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 9

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution. This video shows the sun turned red amid the haze from Canadian wildfire smoke on July 16.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Japan-Greece talks

Japan-Greece talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with his Greek counterpart Georgios Gerapetritis in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 8

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 7

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 6

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

France: Violent Hailstorm Strikes Dijon, Causing Damage

A violent hailstorm hit Dijon on Wednesday evening, July 15, with large hailstones battering streets, buildings, and vehicles, and flooding roads.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 5

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 3

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 4

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

China: Dog Pulls Owner’s Paddleboard While Swimming in River

On July 6, 2026, in Hubei, China, a strong dog swam through a river while pulling its owner along on a paddleboard, impressing viewers with its swimming power.

US: Haze From Canadian Wildfires Blankets New York, Northeast 2

Wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region turned skies hazy over Manhattan and much of the Northeast, prompting air quality alerts. New York City officials warned of possibly deteriorating air quality through Wednesday, July 15, urging caution for people with health conditions sensitive to pollution.

France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 3

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including an exceptional wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest that has burned over 2,000 hectares, devastating the area and becoming one of the most severe forest fires recorded in France. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

NVIDIA Hosts “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo” Event

NVIDIA Hosts “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo” Event

NVIDIA held “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo,Japan” a developer conference and hands-on event. The photo shows CEO Jensen Huang interacting with event participants.=July 15,2026,Tokyo

NVIDIA Hosts “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo” Event

NVIDIA Hosts “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo” Event

NVIDIA held “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo,Japan” a developer conference and hands-on event. The photo shows CEO Jensen Huang interacting with event participants.=July 15,2026,Tokyo

NVIDIA Hosts “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo” Event

NVIDIA Hosts “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo” Event

NVIDIA held “Build-a-Claw-Tokyo,Japan” a developer conference and hands-on event. The photo shows CEO Jensen Huang interacting with event participants.=July 15,2026,Tokyo

Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 3

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region. This aerial footage shows the fires in McDowell Lake First Nation on July 14, 2026.

Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

Canada: Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Northwestern Ontario 2

Wildfires devastating northwestern Ontario have forced widespread evacuations and destroyed homes in one First Nation, with over 130 active fires now burning across the region.

Canada: Aerial Video Shows Wildfires Burning Near Armstrong, Ontario

Wildfires burn near Armstrong, Ontario, as seen from a small aircraft flying between Smoothrock Lake and Mattice Lake on Monday, June 13, 2026. The footage comes as more than 100 wildfires burn across the province, with several northwestern Ontario communities under threat and smoke blanketing Toronto in some of the world's worst air quality this week.

US: Low Blue Angels Flyover Stuns Beachgoers at Pensacola Beach, Florida

A low Blue Angels flyover during "Breakfast with the Blues" caused a stir at Pensacola Beach, Florida, on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026, sending sand, hats, tents and chairs flying as stunned beachgoers watched. The U.S. Navy said it is conducting a safety review after social media footage showed the jet flying lower than standard profiles during an arrival maneuver, calling it a "low-altitude pass" that disturbed civilian chairs and umbrellas on the beach.

Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Chito Kosagawa (R) poses for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on July 15, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors, together with Kasumi Asakura, winner of the Naoki Prize for popular fiction.

US: New Yorkers Gather for Last Manhattanhenge Sunset of the Year 2

People gathered along Manhattan's cross streets on Sunday, July 12, to watch Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligned with the city's grid for a "half sun" effect. Clear skies allowed for near perfect viewing conditions of the phenomenon, which had occurred the night before as a "full sun" alignment and marked the last chance to see it in 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (C) scores the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with Lionel Messi (top) after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez (24) celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) shakes hands with England's Harry Kane following Argentina's 2-1 victory in a World Cup semifinal football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (far R) runs after scoring the winner with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) hugs Lionel Messi after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Anthony Gordon (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of a World Cup semifinal football match against Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from R) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez runs after scoring the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (2nd from L) scores the team's second goal with a header during second-half injury time in a World Cup semifinal football match against England at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on July 15, 2026.