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US: Evacuations Ordered as Picayune Strand Brush Fire Spreads in Collier County, FL 2

A rapidly growing brush fire along Interstate 75 reached 1,000 acres in the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County, Florida, on Monday, April 13, prompting evacuation orders for several neighborhoods.

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US: Evacuations Ordered as Picayune Strand Brush Fire Spreads in Collier County, FL

A rapidly growing brush fire along Interstate 75 reached 1,000 acres in the Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County, Florida, on Monday, April 13, prompting evacuation orders for several neighborhoods.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 3

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 2

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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[Breaking News]Ancient cherry tree in Japan

MIHARU, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - A full-bloomed cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years is illuminated in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu." (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks rise

Tokyo stocks rise

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising more than 1,000 points on the morning of April 10, 2026.

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Japan: Nara’s Wild Deer Spotted Eating Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture are in full bloom, and deer were seen enjoying the blossoms on Sunday, April 5. In Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild sika deer considered sacred in Shinto tradition freely roam, deer are frequently spotted in spring eating fallen cherry blossom petals from the ground as well as flowers blooming directly on the branches. According to the filmer, deer standing on their hind legs to feed is a rare sight even in Nara Park.

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A full-bloomed cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years is illuminated in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ancient cherry tree in Japan

Ancient cherry tree in Japan

A cherry tree estimated to be over 1,000 years old comes into full bloom in Miharu in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 8, 2026. With its flowers spreading in all directions from the branches, the government-protected tree is known as the "waterfall cherry tree of Miharu."

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Ekiden road relay in India

Ekiden road relay in India

Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono runs in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, with about 1,000 runners. The relay was organized into teams of four, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian runner.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Ekiden road relay in India

Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono runs in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, with about 1,000 runners. The relay was organized into teams of four, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian runner.

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Ekiden road relay in India

Ekiden road relay in India

About 1,000 people participate in ekiden road relay in Gurugram, India, on April 5, 2026, in teams of four runners, each including at least one Japanese and one Indian.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 6

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 5

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 4

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 3

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 2

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Plane Flies Through Haze Amid Saharan Dust Storm Over Crete

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert. This video shows an airplane in the haze apparently aborting its landing.

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Japan: Nara’s Iconic Deer Welcome Spring Under Cherry Blossoms

Nara, Japan, is home to over 1,000 wild sika deer that freely roam the city's parks and streets, as they are considered sacred in Shinto tradition. On Sunday, March 29, temperatures in Nara climbed to over 20°C, as deer and visitors alike enjoyed the cherry blossoms under the warm spring sunshine.

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[Breaking News]Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, March 17 Kyodo -Video taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy. (Kyodo)

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

Photo taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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US: Kilauea’s Eruption Causes Highway Closures as Tephra Falls on Nearby Communities 2

Hawaiʻi's Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time on Tuesday, March 10, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet high, prompting temporary closures of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's summit and a portion of Highway 11. Tephra up to 5 inches in diameter was reported falling around surrounding communities due to the volcanic fragments and ash.

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US: Kilauea’s Eruption Causes Highway Closures as Tephra Falls on Nearby Communities

Hawaiʻi's Kīlauea volcano erupted for the 43rd time on Tuesday, March 10, with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet high, prompting temporary closures of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's summit and a portion of Highway 11. Tephra up to 5 inches in diameter was reported falling around surrounding communities due to the volcanic fragments and ash.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

People protest near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Police officers stand guard near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher arrives at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of March 9, 2026. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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US: Evacuation Orders Lifted After Dahlberg Fire Scorches 1,000 Acres Near Franktown, CO

The Dahlberg fire broke out in the south of Franktown, Colorado, on Tuesday, February 24, burning more than 1,000 acres. Following the containment, authorities confirmed that all evacuation orders for the surrounding areas have been lifted.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer (C) of the Netherlands reacts after winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands poses after winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer (C) of the Netherlands competes en route to winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Xandra Velzeboer of the Netherlands competes en route to winning the women's 1,000-meter short track speed skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 16, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

A man wearing an ogre costume takes part in the annual "Dadaoshi" fire festival, dating back 1,000 years, at Hase temple in Sakurai in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

Fire festival in western Japan

A man wearing an ogre costume takes part in the annual "Dadaoshi" fire festival, dating back 1,000 years, at Hase temple in Sakurai in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Jens van 't Wout (3rd from L) of the Netherlands crosses the finish line in the men's 1,000-meter short track speed skating final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan. He won gold.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Jens van 't Wout of the Netherlands celebrates with the national flag after winning gold in the men's 1,000-meter short track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Jens van 't Wout of the Netherlands celebrates with the national flag after winning gold in the men's 1,000-meter short track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Jens van 't Wout of the Netherlands celebrates with the national flag after winning gold in the men's 1,000-meter short track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Short track speed skating

Jens van 't Wout of the Netherlands celebrates with the national flag after winning gold in the men's 1,000-meter short track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan.

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