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Aug 9, 2021
Aug 9, 2021
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Some of Italy's iconic landmarks were underwater after Venice's flood system failed, wildfires continue to destroy forests and village in Greece, and more of today's top videos.

(7) updates to this series since Aug 9, 2021

Floodwaters overtake Venice landmarks

Venice’s iconic St. Mark’s Square was largely underwater on the night of Aug. 7, after the city’s flood defense system failed to protect the area.

Wildfire destroying forests and villages on Greece's second-largest island

Enormous flames devoured pristine forests and encroached on villages Sunday on Greece's second-largest island.

Wildfire evacuees take refuge on ship in Greece

Wildfire victims who fled their homes in Greece took refuge on a ship in Pefki on Aug. 9, as orange, hazy smoke filled the skies along the shore.

Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by Typhoon Lupit floods

A bridge in southern Taiwan was destroyed by strong floods brought on by former typhoon Lupit that has turned into a tropical depression.

NASA looking for people to pretend to live on Mars

They’re calling it the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog and it’s meant to get astronauts ready for a Mars Mission.

Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of atomic bomb

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday called for nations to disarm themselves of nuclear weapons as the country marked the 76th ann…

Dolphins back in Lisbon's Tagus River

Dolphins have returned to Lisbon's Tagus River, prompting a new wave of tourism to see them.

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Floodwaters overtake Venice landmarks

Wildfire destroying forests and villages on Greece's second-largest island

Wildfire evacuees take refuge on ship in Greece

Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by Typhoon Lupit floods

NASA looking for people to pretend to live on Mars

Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of atomic bomb

Dolphins back in Lisbon's Tagus River

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