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US: High Winds, Hail Cause Widespread Damage Across Southern Maine

High winds and quarter-size hail caused widespread damage across southern Maine on Thursday, August 13, knocking out power for thousands of residents.

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US: Microburst Topples Light Poles as Storms Sweep Phoenix Area 2

On Wednesday, August 12, a powerful microburst hit Chandler, Arizona, as intense monsoon thunderstorms swept the Phoenix metropolitan area, toppling light poles and causing damage. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport issued a ground stop due to the severe weather, resulting in flight delays.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available. This video shows a church that collapsed due to the quake in East Manggarai.

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Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire broke out in Hürtgenwald, in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on Thursday, August 13. The blaze spread to around 300 hectares and was not under control as of Friday evening, prompting residents in the area to evacuate.

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US: Severe Hailstorm Topples Trees, Damages Homes Across Denver Area

A severe hailstorm swept through the Denver, Colorado area on Thursday, August 13, dropping golf ball-sized hail and toppling trees across the region. Residents reported widespread damage to homes, trees and property.

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US: Historic Flash Flooding Devastates Southeastern Indiana as Disaster Declared

Historic flash flooding swept through southeastern Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, damaging homes and businesses. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster on Thursday.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations 7

Eight 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.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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5th anniv. of start of Taliban rule in Afghanistan

A child pushes a bicycle with a Taliban flag affixed in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the fifth anniversary of the start of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

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5th anniv. of start of Taliban rule in Afghanistan

An armed police officer patrols in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the fifth anniversary of the start of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

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5th anniv. of start of Taliban rule in Afghanistan

Taliban flags are flown in Kabul on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the fifth anniversary of the start of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Stranded travelers rest in sleeping bags at Narita airport in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight caused flight cancellations and disruption of public transportation.

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US: Hail Covers Streets of Aurora, Colorado, Amid Heavy Storm

Streets in Aurora, Colorado, were covered in hail after a storm hit the area Thursday, August 13.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

A vehicle is seen stranded at a flooded underpass in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, following torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

A vehicle is seen stranded at a flooded underpass in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, following torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

A vehicle is seen stranded at a flooded underpass in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, following torrential rain overnight.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

NBA star Rui Hachimura meets the press at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, following a training session held ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16. Hachimura of the Los Angeles Clippers recently expressed his intention to return to play for Japan.

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"Comfort women" protest in Manila

Members of a citizen's group protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Aug. 14, 2026, demanding the "recovery of justice" for former Filipino "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels.

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"Comfort women" protest in Manila

Members of a citizen's group protest in front of the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Aug. 14, 2026, demanding the "recovery of justice" for former Filipino "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels. ==Kyodo

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a mudslide in Togane in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a mudslide in Togane in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a mudslide in Togane in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows vehicles submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a vehicle submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members are mobilized at JR Soga station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, to transport stranded people after railway operations were disrupted following torrential rain overnight.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations 6

Eight 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.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 14 2026, shows temporary toilets set up at junior high school used as an evacuation center in Yatsushiro in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 9, 2026, shows temporary toilets set up at junior high school used as an evacuation center in Yatsushiro in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 9, 2026, shows temporary toilets set up at junior high school used as an evacuation center in Yatsushiro in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 9, 2026, shows temporary toilets set up at junior high school used as an evacuation center in Yatsushiro in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Kyushu Expressway fully reopens

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2026, shows the Kyusyu Expressway near an interchange in Yatsushiro in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto. It fully reopened the same day after a hiatus due to the July 28 earthquake that struck the region.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Japan's Rui Hachimura practices at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Japan's Rui Hachimura (C) practices at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.

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Kyushu Expressway fully reopens

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2026, shows the Kyusyu Expressway near an interchange in Yatsushiro in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto. It fully reopened the same day after a hiatus due to the July 28 earthquake that struck the region.

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Basketball: Rui Hachimura

Japan's Rui Hachimura practices at Tokyo's Ariake Arena on Aug. 14, 2026, ahead of men's basketball international friendlies against South Korea on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.

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H3 rocket launch

MINAMITANE, Japan, Aug. 12 Kyodo - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency head Hiroshi Yamakawa holds a press conference at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, following the successful launch of H3 rocket No. 9 carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12. (Kyodo)

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Fireworks festival in Niigata

NAGAOKA, Japan, Aug. 3 Kyodo - Fireworks light up the night sky in Nagaoka in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2026, during one of the three largest fireworks festivals in Japan. (Kyodo)