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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain Luka Modric (far L) and teammates acknowledge the crowd following the squad's 4-2 loss to England in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane (front) and teammates acknowledge the crowd after the squad's 4-2 victory over Croatia in a World Cup Group L football match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 2026.

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Atomic bomb survivor Setsuko Thurlow in Vienna

Atomic bomb survivor Setsuko Thurlow in Vienna

Setsuko Thurlow, a 94-year-old atomic bomb survivor and nuclear disarmament campaigner, speaks about her experience in Hiroshima during a meeting hosted by the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Vienna on June 17, 2026, in preparation for the first review conference on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, scheduled in November and December.

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UK: Protesters Rally Over Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union Debate on Islam

Hundreds of protesters demonstrated in central Oxford on Wednesday, June 17, as far-right activist Tommy Robinson spoke at the Oxford Union in a debate on Islam.

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US: Charleston, IL Declares Local State of Emergency After Severe Storms

The City of Charleston, Illinois, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, June 17, after severe weather caused significant damage, prompting response and recovery efforts by local emergency management agencies.

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Nikkei ends above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei ends above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 70,000 for the first time on June 18, 2026.

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Nikkei ends above 70,000 for 1st time

Nikkei ends above 70,000 for 1st time

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 70,000 for the first time on June 18, 2026.

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New Fed chair Warsh

New Fed chair Warsh

New U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at a press conference in Washington on June 17, 2026, following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, held for the first time under his leadership.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, 2nd from L) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout after grounding out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (front, L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (front, R) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a technological institute specializing in hydraulic engineering research and water management, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (front, L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (front, C) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a technological institute specializing in hydraulic engineering research and water management, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a welcome ceremony at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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US: Rainbow and Lightning Seen Together in Skies Over Tucson, Arizona

A stunning combination of a rainbow and lightning was captured on camera in Tucson, Arizona on Wednesday, June 17.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander (2nd from L) of the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito of Japan (3rd from L), Empress Masako and Queen Maxima greet a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan shakes hands with a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Empress Masako. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Empress Masako of Japan talks with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) of Japan and Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands toast alongside Empress Masako (R) and Queen Maxima during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) of Japan and Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands toast alongside Empress Masako (R) and Queen Maxima during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (R) of Japan attend a state banquet alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (R) of Japan attend a state banquet alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan delivers a speech alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

(From L, front) Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito of Japan, and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attend a photo session with the Dutch royal family before a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (C) during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and European Council President Antonio Costa are pictured during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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G7 summit in France

G7 summit in France

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (C) is pictured with French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and his wife Brigitte during a Group of Seven summit welcome ceremony in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 15, 2026.

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US: Shore Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Forcing Evacuations 4

A wildfire dubbed the Shore Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in El Casco near Calimesa, Riverside County, California. The fire burned over 3,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders.

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China: Woman “Walks” Butterflies Like Pets in Hunan Park

A woman in Hunan province was filmed on June 7 in a park using a stick to gently guide a group of butterflies fluttering nearby, creating the illusion of walking them like pets.

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China: Black Cat Lounges on Windowsill in Human-Like Reclining Pose

A black cat was filmed on May 28 in Beijing sprawled across a sunlit windowsill in a pose strikingly similar to a person reclining in a chair. The cat appeared completely relaxed, stretching out its limbs as it basked in the sunlight.

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