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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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China: Intense Hailstorm Blankets Liupanshui, Guizhou Across Multiple Districts

On February 22, 2026, in Liupanshui, Guizhou, a video captured a rare and intense hailstorm sweeping across several districts of the city. The footage showed heavy hail falling in dense waves, quickly carpeting the ground until neighborhoods looked as if they had been covered by snow.

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US: Storms Sweep Through Indiana, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Large Hail

Powerful storms swept through the U.S. state of Indiana from Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. Winds near 60 mph downed trees in the northwestern cities of Portage and Valparaiso, where a 95-foot radio tower collapsed. South of Indianapolis, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported near Indiana University, while Monroe County Airport recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

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NPT review conference kicks off

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot delivers a speech at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

Photo taken at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, shows the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Reza Najafi delivers a speech at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

Japanese Senior Vice Foreign Minister Ayano Kunimitsu delivers a speech at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

Japanese Senior Vice Foreign Minister Ayano Kunimitsu delivers a speech at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivers a speech at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

Photo taken at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, shows the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Lawmakers at Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine

TOKYO, Japan, April 22 Kyodo - A cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on the occasion of its three-day spring festival on April 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.

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[Breaking News]Accident at Tokyo amusement park

TOKYO, Japan, April 22 Kyodo - Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters. (Kyodo)

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US: Damage Reported in North Texas as Powerful Storms Produce Apparent Tornado

Powerful storms swept through North Texas on Saturday night, April 25, producing an apparent tornado that struck Runaway Bay and Springtown, killing at least one person and injuring others, while leaving significant damage to structures and vehicles across the region.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen

Two wildfires broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan on the afternoon of April 22. The blazes have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad dribbles the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on April 22, 2026.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo (L) of Real Sociedad dribbles the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on April 22, 2026.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad heads the ball in a Spanish La Liga football match against Getafe in San Sebastian, Spain, on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front, R) and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo (far L) are pictured ahead of the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Nikkei index ends at record high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high on April 22, 2026, lifted by some heavyweight technology shares, on hopes for an extended ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Int'l forum in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for an international forum on global action for shared development hosted by China in Beijing on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Montenegrin president in Tokyo

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic speaks during an interview in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Japan-Montenegro talks in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic (far L) hold talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Japan-Montenegro meeting in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Montenegrin President Jakov Milatovic shake hands ahead of their meeting in Tokyo on April 22, 2026.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out at two locations in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, covers the city center the following day, April 23, as people look on.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out on April 22, 2026, at two sites in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shrouds the city center on April 23, as the fires continue with no end in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out on April 22, 2026, at two sites in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shrouds the city center on April 23, as the fires continue with no end in sight.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out on April 22, 2026, at two sites in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, shrouds the city center on April 23, as the fires continue with no end in sight.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (R) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 10th homer of the season and the fifth blast in as many games, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 22, 2026.