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China: Diver Comes Face to Face With Huge Manta Ray in Guangdong Waters

A video from Guangdong, southern China, captures the moment a diver turned around underwater to find a massive manta ray swimming directly toward them. The ray passed close by before veering left and swimming away.

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Victims' kin commemorate 1991 train accident in western Japan

KOKA, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Bereaved family members attend a memorial service in Koka in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on May 14, 2026, the 35th anniversary of a local train collision that killed 42 passengers and staff. (Kyodo)

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US: Strong Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Northern New Mexico on Memorial Day

A dust storm swept across parts of northern New Mexico on Monday, May 25, with strong winds and blowing dust creating hazardous conditions near White Rock. The National Weather Service warned that gusty winds could continue to accompany showers across western and central New Mexico through Tuesday.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 2

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

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US: Two Brush Fires Break Out in Naples, Florida

Two wildfires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18. The fires spread rapidly, producing large plumes of smoke. One fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fanned by stormy gusts, burned 650 acres, but was 85% extinguished as of Tuesday. Another fire in Golden Gate Estates burned 135 acres but is now completely out. THis video was captured in South Naples on the way home from Marco Island Monday afternoon.

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China: Delivery Riders Rush to Save Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters in Guangzhou

On May 14, 2026, delivery riders in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, rushed to rescue a young boy who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy rainstorm. Several riders sprinted through knee-deep water from different directions, and one grabbed the boy before others helped pull them both to safety.

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China: Toddler and Lamb Share Playful Moment With Toy Horse in Qinghai

On May 14, 2026, a video captured a heartwarming moment in a pasture in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. A toddler, no more than one or two years old, was playing with a toy horse when a small lamb trotted over and began playfully headbutting it. Each time the toy toppled over, the child patiently stood it back up — only for the lamb to knock it down again, turning the exchange into a gentle, lighthearted game between the two.

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US: Hail Batters Northern Indiana as Thunderstorms Move Through

Hail battered Wabash, northern Indiana on Monday, May 18, as severe thunderstorms moved through the region.

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China: Cheeky Spider Monkey Meets Its Match During Tourist Encounter at Shanghai Zoo

On May 14, 2026, at Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo, a spider monkey named Doudou repeatedly grabbed a tourist's hair and arm during an encounter. When the visitor gently held the monkey still, it froze with a stunned expression. After being released, the monkey clung to the tourist until a keeper stepped in to calm it down.

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China: Bystanders Smash Window to Rescue Unconscious Driver in Jiangsu

On May 14, 2026, bystanders in Jingjiang, Jiangsu, China, rescued an unconscious driver after his car lost control when he fainted at the wheel. A woman in a car ahead used her vehicle to block the runaway car, while others smashed the window and pulled the driver to safety.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 2

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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Nissan's earnings results for FY 2025

YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on May 13, 2026. Nissan posted a net loss of 533.10 billion yen for fiscal 2025, marking a second straight year of red ink, while forecasting a return to profitability in fiscal 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Fire at shipbreaking site in Kure

KURE, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a fire at a shipbreaking yard in Kure in Hiroshima Prefecture on May 14, 2026. No injuries were reported from the incident in the western Japan city well known for shipbuilding. (Kyodo)

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US: Episode 47 of Kīlauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains and Ash

Episode 47 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, Hawaii, lasted nine hours, beginning at 3:27 p.m. HST on Wednesday, May 14, and ending at 12:27 a.m. HST on Thursday, May 15. Lava fountained from the north vent, with fine ash and Peleʻs hair falling in communities to the northeast of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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US: Several Dust Devils Sweep Through Southern Colorado

Several dust devils were spotted in Alamosa, southern Colorado, on Thursday, May 14.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 3

The Hunggate fire, a grass fire one of multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle, sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 14,000 acres across Randall County.

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Canada: High Winds Sweep Saskatchewan, Sparking Dust Storms and Outages

A powerful storm swept through Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 14, bringing thunderstorms, dust storms, and wind gusts of up to 115 km/h, downing power lines, damaging trees and structures, and leaving many communities without power. Wind alerts remained active into Friday morning.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas 2

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

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Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Flowers and photos of victims are seen placed near collapsed high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

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Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Flowers and photos of victims are seen placed near collapsed high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

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Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Diplomats stationed in Ukraine inspect severely damaged high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

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Massive Russian attacks on Kyiv

Diplomats stationed in Ukraine inspect severely damaged high-rise condominium buildings in Kyiv on May 15, 2026, following large-scale Russian attacks on May 13-14.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a tee shot during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan plays during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Scene in Kyiv

Emergency staff search for people trapped under rubble in Kyiv on May 14, 2026, in the wake of a major missile attack by Russia.

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Scene in Kyiv

A collapsed high-rise building is seen in Kyiv on May 14, 2026, in the wake of a major missile attack by Russia.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani greets teammate Alex Call in the dugout after Call scores in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (front) is pictured in the dugout during the eighth inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during the eighth inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after Miguel Rojas hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani chats with teammates during the eighth inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani sits in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Spain: Teachers Strike Continue Across Valencian Community

A strike in public education continued across the Valencian Community on Thursday, May 14. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during the fifth inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) chats with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the second inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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US: Lightning-Sparked Grass Fire Forces Evacuations in Canyon, Texas

A grass fire sparked by lightning prompted mandatory evacuations in Canyon, Texas on Thursday, May 14, burning more than 7,000 acres across Randall County. The Hunggate Fire is one of the multiple fires burning in the Texas panhandle.

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US: Smoke Fills LIRR Train as Fire Shuts Down Penn Station Service

Smoke filled a Long Island Rail Road train car after an electrical fire broke out on a feeder cable inside the East River Tunnel near Penn Station on Thursday, May 14, forcing the MTA to suspend LIRR service and divert trains.

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Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions 2

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

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Canada: Blowing Dust Reduces Visibility Along Alberta Highway Amid Wind Warning

Blowing dust reduced visibility across parts of Alberta on May 14, as Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Wind Warning for a large swath of the province. This video was captured from a car driving on Highway 21 south of Trochu, central Alberta.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

The starting members of Real Sociedad pose for a photo ahead of a Spanish La Liga football match against Girona on May 14, 2026, in Girona, Spain.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (L) dribbles the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Girona on May 14, 2026, in Girona, Spain.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (L) dribbles the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Girona on May 14, 2026, in Girona, Spain.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (C) vies for the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Girona on May 14, 2026, in Girona, Spain.

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Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

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Study session on abduction issue for new LDP lawmakers

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, meets the press at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, after making a speech during a study session held the same day for newly elected LDP lawmakers. His elder sister Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Japan: Severe Weather Strikes Across Country, Causing Widespread Disruption

Severe weather struck Japan on Thursday, May 14, with guerrilla thunderstorms causing flooding in Yokohama, hail cutting power to over 10,000 homes in Kanagawa, and graupel reported in Yamaguchi and Yamanashi prefectures.