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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki 2

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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US: Several Tornadoes Including EF3 Tear Through Mississippi, Leaving Trail of Damage 2

Several tornadoes, including an EF3, ripped through Mississippi on Wednesday, May 6, spawned by supercell thunderstorms and triggering a tornado emergency. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that 17 people were injured and more than 300 homes were damaged across several counties, with no deaths reported. This video shows the damaged area in Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, which was flattened by the tornadoes.

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Japan: Anti-Globalization Protesters Demand WHO Withdrawal Outside Ministry of Health 2

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Tokyo on Friday, May 8, calling for Japan's withdrawal from the WHO and opposition to globalism. The demonstration drew prominent speakers and former lawmakers.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction. This video shows volcanic ash covering the streets of nearby areas.

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Nintendo's sales in FY 2025 top 2 tril. yen

Nintendo's sales in FY 2025 top 2 tril. yen

File photo taken on April 3, 2025, in Tokyo shows the Switch 2 gaming console of Nintendo Co. The video game company reported on May 8, 2026, that its sales for the year ended March that year rose 98.6 percent from a year earlier to 2.31 trillion yen, the first time the company has topped the 2 trillion yen mark.

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Spain: Severe Storms Flood Alicante Province, Prompting Dozens of Emergency Responses

Intense rainfall caused flooding across Alicante Thursday evening, May 7. Roads were blocked, vehicles were rescued from floodwater, and firefighters responded to dozens of callouts. No injuries were reported.

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China: Sleeping Dog Chews Treat Without Opening Eyes

On November 2, 2025, in Yunnan, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video captured a village dog lying with its eyes closed. The animal appeared to be deeply asleep. The owner quietly placed a meat strip into the dog’s mouth. The dog’s jaw closed reflexively on the treat while its eyes stayed shut, showing only slight movements around the muzzle. As the dog tasted the meat, the muscles near its mouth twitched repeatedly, but it still refused to open its eyes, as if continuing to sleep while chewing.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings 2

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Northern Colorado 2

A spring storm hitting Northern Colorado from May 4 to 6 brought exceptional snowfall across the region. The heaviest accumulation was seen in the mountains north of Denver, where snowfall near Rocky Mountain National Park reached up to 28 inches.

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[Breaking News]Boxing: world title bout between Inoue and Nakatani

TOKYO, Japan, April 30 Kyodo - Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 30, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, at Tokyo Dome on May 2. (Kyodo)

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US: Spring Snowstorm Sweeps Across Colorado, Bringing Snow From Mountains to Denver 2

A spring snowstorm swept across Colorado on Tuesday, May 5, bringing rain and snow from the mountains to the Denver metro area.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan 2

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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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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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Eruption Spewing Ash Over Albay

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on Saturday, May 2, sending massive ashfall across villages in Albay province, affecting nearly 200,000 people, prompting thousands to evacuate.

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US: United Flight Hits Light Pole and Truck While Landing at Newark Airport

A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, May 3, with all 231 people on board escaping without injury.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

Golden Week holiday rush in Japan

A departure lobby at Haneda airport in Tokyo is crowded with passengers on May 2, 2026, as the second half of the Golden Week holiday begins in Japan.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan takes on challenger Kazuto Ioka of Japan in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan takes on challenger Kazuto Ioka of Japan in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan defends his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue (R) of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Boxing: Inoue vs. Ioka

Takuma Inoue of Japan celebrates after defending his WBC bantamweight world title with a victory over countryman Kazuto Ioka (back) in their title match at Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is called out on strikes in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Baseball: White Sox vs. Padres

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, to push forward Japan's proposal for promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured after laying a wreath at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day 2

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a toast during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) speaks during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) speaks during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japan PM Takaichi in Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a dinner party hosted by her Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung in Hanoi on May 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found 2

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on May 2, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri.

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