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US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

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Spain: Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 12, Leaves 23 Missing in Almería

A wildfire broke out in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, July 9, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 missing. Authorities say a fallen power line cable sparked the blaze.

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Summer Davos begins in Dalian

The World Economic Forum's second largest annual meeting, known as the Summer Davos, kicks off in Dalian, China, on June 23, 2026. Over 1,700 people from political and business communities in about 90 countries and regions took part in the three-day Meeting of the New Champions, co-hosted by the Chinese government.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, during sunrise on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

People visit the Cornerstone of Peace at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II.

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Spain: Tens of Thousands Rally in Madrid Demanding Sanchez’s Resignation

Tens of thousands of people marched through central Madrid on Saturday, May 23, demanding Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's resignation and early elections. The protest ended with seven police officers injured and three demonstrators arrested.

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Japan Day in Dusseldorf

A coast on the Rhine is crowded with people on May 23, 2026, on Japan Day in Dusseldorf, a Germany city known for many Japanese residents.

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China: Strong Winds Flip Banquet Tent as Guests Scramble for Safety

This is the dangerous moment that a group of Chinese residents scrambled for safety when powerful winds suddenly lifted and flipped over a banquet tent during a gathering. On February 23, 2026, in Guizhou, China, the video captured a dangerous scene when a sudden gust of strong wind struck an outdoor banquet where guests had been dining under a temporary canopy. Dozens of people were enjoying the meal when the wind suddenly intensified. Within seconds, the large tent covering the banquet area began to shake violently before being lifted and overturned by the powerful gust. The video ended with the guests safely rushing indoors.

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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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US: One Killed, Five Injured in Shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

A fight between two groups inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge erupted into gunfire on Thursday, April 23, killing one person and injuring five others, including three high school students from Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette. Five people were detained, while police said additional suspects remained at large.

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Mine-Akiyoshidai added to UNESCO geoparks list

People pose for a photo during a celebration in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on April 23, 2026, after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council added Mine-Akiyoshidai karst plateau in the western Japan city to its geoparks list.

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Mine-Akiyoshidai added to UNESCO geoparks list

People celebrate in Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on April 23, 2026, after the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council added Mine-Akiyoshidai karst plateau in the western Japan city to its geoparks list.

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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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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 6

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate. This video shows a flooded parking garage in the São Mateus neighborhood of Juiz de Fora.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 3

Heavy rain hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday, February 25, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 5

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 4

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 2

Heavy rain hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday, February 25, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais

Heavy rain hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday, February 25, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Snowstorm in New York

People walk through snow-covered Times Square in New York on Feb. 23, 2026, as a massive blizzard hits the northeastern United States.

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Snowstorm in New York

People walk through heavy snow in Manhattan, New York, on Feb. 23, 2026, as a massive blizzard hits the northeastern United States.

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US: Vehicle Smashes Through Delta Check-in Counter at Detroit Metro Airport

A vehicle crashed through glass entrance doors and hit a check-in counter at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal on Friday, January 23, injuring six people. Authorities said the driver was in custody, though the cause of the crash remained unknown as the investigation continued.

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Japan PM dissolves lower house for snap general election

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people listening to a politician's speech in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM dissolves lower house for snap general election

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people listening to a politician's speech in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM dissolves lower house for snap general election

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people listening to a politician's speech in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives earlier in the day for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Heavy snowfall in Japan

People walk in heavy snow in Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Russian trips to Japan surge in 2025

People queue at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow for procedures to obtain visas to Japan on Dec. 23, 2025. The number of trips from Russia to Japan doubled to a record 186,000 in the first 11 months of 2025, due to visa procedures remaining easy even after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, compared with stricter requirements imposed by European Union nations.

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Russian trips to Japan surge in 2025

People queue at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow for procedures to obtain visas to Japan on Dec. 23, 2025. The number of trips from Russia to Japan doubled to a record 186,000 in the first 11 months of 2025, due to visa procedures remaining easy even after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, compared with stricter requirements imposed by European Union nations.

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Russian trips to Japan surge in 2025

People queue at the Japanese Embassy in Moscow for procedures to obtain visas to Japan on Dec. 23, 2025. The number of trips from Russia to Japan doubled to a record 186,000 in the first 11 months of 2025, due to visa procedures remaining easy even after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, compared with stricter requirements imposed by European Union nations.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Santa Claus Meets Children in Villages - Benin

People take part in a Christmas-themed event held in Ganvie water village, near Cotonou, Benin, December 23, 2025. Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Several people during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have become more expensive. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Several people during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have become more expensive. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Several people during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have become more expensive. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Several people during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have become more expensive. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

A Palestinian child rests her chin on her hand and holds a cooking pot while waiting with others during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Several people during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have become more expensive. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Men pour food ingredients into large cauldrons over open wood fires to prepare for a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Several people during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have become more expensive. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold empty cooking pots and containers while waiting in line for food in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers as others wait behind them during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

People hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near a pot filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers as others wait behind them during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM