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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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Turkey: Teachers Rally in Ankara to Protest Deadly School Shootings

Teachers' unions gathered in Ankara's Kurtuluş Park on Thursday, April 16, to protest the school shootings that killed 10 people in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş on consecutive days. According to the filmer, teachers marching toward the Ministry of National Education were blocked by police barricades. After waiting nearly six hours for the barricades to be lifted, demonstrators began their march — but were only permitted to proceed as far as Mithatpaşa Street, where they stopped and held their ground.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 4

This video shows a flooded millpond in South Milwaukee on Thursday, April 16. Severe storms brought heavy flooding to the city the night before, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 4

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 4

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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Hungary: Thousands Flood Streets After Magyar Ousts Orbán in Historic Election 4

Hungary's parliamentary election was held on Sunday, April 12, with opposition leader Péter Magyar's Tisza party claiming a landslide victory over Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, ending Orbán's 16-year rule. In Budapest, thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the result that marks a significant shift for Hungary's relationship with the EU and Russia.

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Japanese World War II fighter salvaged from sea

Photo taken on April 8, 2026, in Akune, Kagoshima Prefecture, shows the body of a Japanese Shidenkai fighter plane that crashed into the sea off the southwestern Japan city during World War II. A Japanese civic group salvaged the plane from the water 200 meters offshore at a depth of up to 4 meters.

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Japanese World War II fighter salvaged from sea

A Japanese Shidenkai fighter plane that crashed into the sea off the southwestern Japan city Akune, Kagoshima Prefecture, during World War II is retrieved from the water on April 8, 2026. The plane had remained 200 meters offshore at a depth of up to 4 meters.

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Japanese World War II fighter salvaged from sea

A Japanese Shidenkai fighter plane that crashed into the sea off the southwestern Japan city Akune, Kagoshima Prefecture, during World War II is retrieved from the water on April 8, 2026. The plane had remained 200 meters offshore at a depth of up to 4 meters.

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Japanese World War II fighter salvaged from sea

A Japanese Shidenkai fighter plane that crashed into the sea off the southwestern Japan city Akune, Kagoshima Prefecture, during World War II is retrieved from the water on April 8, 2026. The plane had remained 200 meters offshore at a depth of up to 4 meters.

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Japanese World War II fighter salvaged from sea

Photo taken on April 8, 2026, in Akune, Kagoshima Prefecture, shows the body of a Japanese Shidenkai fighter plane that crashed into the sea off the southwestern Japan city during World War II. A Japanese civic group salvaged the plane from the water 200 meters offshore at a depth of up to 4 meters.

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Japanese World War II fighter salvaged from sea

A Japanese Shidenkai fighter plane that crashed into the sea off the southwestern Japan city Akune, Kagoshima Prefecture, during World War II is retrieved from the water on April 8, 2026. The plane had remained 200 meters offshore at a depth of up to 4 meters.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori meets the press in Bradenton, Florida, on April 7, 2026, after beating Nicolas Kicker of Argentina in the men's singles round of 32 at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament.

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China: Meerkats’ Nighttime Gathering Under Light in Zhejiang

On March 25, 2026, in Zhejiang, a video recorded four meerkats standing beneath a light. The animals remained grouped closely together under the lamp, occasionally turning their heads toward the filmer. Their posture and arrangement made them look curious, alert, and almost as if they were attending a small private dance party.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Breaks Out in San Marcos, Forcing Nearby Evacuations 2

The Moree Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in San Marcos, San Diego County, California, on Sunday, April 5, forcing evacuations of California State University San Marcos and nearby residents. Firefighters stopped the spread of the flames in just over an hour.

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Ireland: Storm Dave Knocks Out Power and Disrupts Flights Over Easter Weekend

Storm Dave struck Ireland over the Easter weekend, knocking out power to thousands of homes. The storm brought severe gusts and coastal flooding, particularly along the west and north coasts. Dublin Airport saw dozens of flights disrupted.

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Ireland: Storm Dave Knocks Out Power and Disrupts Flights Over Easter Weekend 2

Storm Dave struck Ireland over the Easter weekend, knocking out power to thousands of homes. The storm brought severe gusts and coastal flooding, particularly along the west and north coasts. Dublin Airport saw dozens of flights disrupted.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is greeted by teammates in the dugout after scoring on a two-run double by Freddie Freeman in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives manager Dave Roberts following the team's victory over the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Fans wearing Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's No. 17 jersey cheer for him (back, C) before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs White Sox

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani waves to fans before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (C) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026. Imai earned his first MLB win in the game.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (L) leaves the mound after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings, earning his first MLB win, in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai leaves the mound after throwing 5-2/3 scoreless innings, earning his first MLB win, in a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai strikes out Athletics outfielder Shea Langeliers in the third inning of a baseball game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Astros vs. Athletics

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai strikes out Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom in the first inning of a baseball game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (front) of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami (R) of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run, his 250th career home run, during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 4, 2026.