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Spain: National Emergency Declared Over Madrid Wildfires

Spain declared a national emergency in Madrid on Friday, July 24, after wildfires reached the outskirts of Madrid, evacuating more than 10,000 people. The national emergency was also issued for the neighboring province of Ávila, where fires have similarly threatened nearby communities. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Aldea del Fresno.

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Japan: Severe Thunderstorm Batters Tokyo With Flooding and River Overflow Risk

Heavy rain hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, triggering thunderstorms amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in seven other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks.

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Japan: Tokyo Storm Causes Water to Surge From Manholes

Heavy rain hit Tokyo on Friday, July 24, triggering thunderstorms amid unstable atmospheric conditions. A Level 4 warning was issued for Itabashi and Kita wards, with Level 3 warnings in seven other wards, disrupting commutes and raising flood and river overflow risks. This video shows water gushing out from a manhole in Itabashi ward, Tokyo.

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Spain: Hailstorm Hits Ripoll, Catalonia

A hailstorm hit Ripoll, Spain, on Thursday, July 23.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill

Japan's parliament enacts legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, as the House of Councillors passes the proposal during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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France: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Biscarrosse, Sparking Mass Evacuation

A wildfire broke out near Biscarrosse in southwestern France on Thursday, July 23, after a truck caught fire on the D652 road. It has burned more than 2,500 hectares, prompting the evacuation of more than 25,000 people.

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Keidanren summer forum in resort town Karuizawa

Yoshinobu Tsutsui (R), chairman of the Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, holds a press conference following a summer forum it hosted in the resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Hydrogen FCVs used as taxis in Aichi Pref.

Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles used as taxis are unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Aichi Prefecture government headquarters in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) shakes hands with head coach Didier Deschamps following a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match at the football World Cup at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (2nd from R) passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (L) celebrates following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the football World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (L) celebrates with a teammate following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the football World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far R) leaves the pitch following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup football final at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

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UK: Wildfire Erupts at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight

A wildfire broke out at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight on Thursday, 23 July, spreading across 25 hectares of protected heathland. The cause remains unknown as firefighters continue battling the blaze.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A woman sprinkles water on a street in Mino in Gifu Prefecture on July 24, 2026, as the mercury reaches 40.2 C in the central Japan city, topping 40 C to mark a "cruelly hot day," the term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto is pictured in Beirut while living in exile in the Lebanese capital on May 30 2022. His support group the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said on July 23, 2026, that Okamoto died at 78 near Beirut. Okamoto and two other Red Army members launched the 1972 attack on Tel Aviv's international airport using assault rifles and hand grenades, leaving over 20 people dead.

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Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto dies at 78

Japanese Red Army member Kozo Okamoto speaks during an interview in Beirut while living in exile in the Lebanese capital on May 4, 2016. His support group the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine said on July 23, 2026, that Okamoto died at 78 near Beirut. Okamoto and two other Red Army members launched the 1972 attack on Tel Aviv's international airport using assault rifles and hand grenades, leaving over 20 people dead. ==Kyodo

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Football: Japan head coach Moriyasu

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Football: Japan head coach Moriyasu

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Football: Japan head coach Moriyasu

Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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China: Kitten’s Boxing “Training” Session Goes Viral in Wuhan

A kitten in Wuhan, Hubei, was filmed repeatedly punching a hanging toy inside a cardboard box, comically resembling a boxer hitting a speed bag. The playful clip humorously frames the behavior as training for a fight.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako addresses the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako addresses the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako (C, back) attends the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako attends the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako attends the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako attends the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Princess Kako at high school equestrian competition

Japan's Princess Kako arrives to attend the opening ceremony of the national high school equestrian competition at the equestrian sports center in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on July 24, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a regular general meeting of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants at a hotel in Tokyo on July 22, 2026.

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama addresses a regular general meeting of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants at a hotel in Tokyo on July 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a regular general meeting of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants at a hotel in Tokyo on July 22, 2026.

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China: Dust Devil Spotted Near Heidushan in Gobi Desert, Qinghai

A dust devil was spotted in the Heidushan area of the Gobi Desert in Qinghai, China, on July 21, 2026, sending a swirling column of sand high into the sky.

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China: Playful Barber Gives Baby Chick a Haircut in Hangzhou

A barber in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, was filmed trimming the downy feathers on a small chick's head with scissors, in a lighthearted clip showcasing his skills. The chick remained still throughout, unbothered by the snipping and careful handling.

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China: Dog Covers Rice With Cloth Before Rain Arrives in Guangdong

A golden retriever in Guangdong, China, was filmed on July 21, 2026, covering rice drying outside with a cloth before rain arrived, after its owners asked it to protect the rice while they were away. Another dog watched as the task was completed.

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China: Man Rescues Stranded Kitten Using Long Wooden Board in Hubei

A man rescued a stranded kitten in Enshi, Hubei, on July 1, 2026, by extending a long wooden board across a gap between a ladder and a concrete structure. He carefully guided the board toward the frightened kitten and safely brought it to the ledge, ending the tense rescue.

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IMO Secretary General Dominguez

International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez speaks during an interview at the organization's headquarters in London on July 23, 2026.

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IMO Secretary General Dominguez

International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez speaks during an interview at the organization's headquarters in London on July 23, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on July 24, 2026.

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Spain: Smoke Blankets Villamantilla as Madrid Wildfires Spread

Multiple wildfires burned simultaneously across Madrid region on Thursday, July 23, forcing evacuations and confinements in several towns. Strong winds and high temperatures fueled the flames, and more than 10,000 people were evacuated across the affected areas. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Villamantilla.

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U.N. Secretary General candidates' debate

Candidates for the position of U.N. Secretary General attend a debate at the U.N. headquarters in New York on July 23, 2026.

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Local children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual that opens the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Local children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual that opens the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Local children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual that opens the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A decorated float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A decorated float is pulled around for a "tsuji-mawashi" corner turn during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A parade of decorated "yamahoko" floats is held during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.