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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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[Breaking News]Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

ISE, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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China: Little Girl Climbs Pillar to Escape Tiny Dog in Foshan, Guangdong

On March 30, 2026, in Foshan, Guangdong, a video captured a little girl climbed up a nearby pillar to avoid the tiny dog. Her reaction contrasted humorously with the dog’s small size. The dog remained on the ground, looking up curiously without showing any real aggression.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Floods Streets and Disrupts Metro Services in Granada

Heavy rainfall hit Granada, Spain on Saturday, April 11, causing around 30 flood-related incidents across the city and surrounding areas. Metro services were partially suspended, several streets were flooded, and a roundabout near the ring road was inundated, causing traffic disruption. Yellow weather alerts for rain, hail, and strong winds remain in place for three districts in Granada province through Sunday.

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US: Giant Green Fireball Lights Up Night Sky in Billings, Montana

A giant green fireball lit up the skies across five western states on Wednesday, April 8, before exploding over northeastern Wyoming. The American Meteor Society received over 30 eyewitness accounts from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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Brazil: Fire Damages Roof of Rio Olympic Velodrome

A fire broke out at the velodrome in Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, damaging the roof of the venue but leaving the track intact. No injuries were reported.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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Japan: Sea Sparkle Lights Up Ocean Surface in Blue, Signaling the Arrival of Spring 2

Noctiluca scintillans, known as sea sparkle, a type of bioluminescent plankton, lit up the ocean surface with a vivid blue glow, signaling the arrival of spring. This video was filmed on Monday, March 30 in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.

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[Breaking News]Football: Japan vs. England

TOKYO, Japan, March 31 Kyodo - Video taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail to Illinois

Hail hit parts of Illinois on Monday evening, March 30 as a severe thunderstorm warning was in effect in several counties.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays high-fives with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays high-fives with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 30, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Photo taken on March 30, 2026, shows Wembley Stadium in London ahead of an international football friendly between Japan and England the next day.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki reacts after allowing a single to Angel Martinez (back) of the Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki leaves the mound after throwing 4-plus innings in a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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