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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm 2

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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Japan: Noctiluca Lights Up Aichi Coastline in Glowing Blue After Red Tide

A rare red tide was confirmed off the coast of Aichi Prefecture on Friday, May 22, caused by a bloom of bioluminescent plankton known as Noctiluca, or sea sparkle. While the red tide turned the sea surface crimson during the day, the same plankton lit up the shoreline in glowing blue at night.

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Trinidad and Tobago: SpaceX Starship V3 Passing Over Caribbean Skies

SpaceX's newly upgraded Starship V3 megarocket successfully launched from Starbase, Texas on Friday, May 22, completing its debut test flight after a one-day delay caused by a stuck hydraulic pin on the launch pad. This video shows the rocket flying over Trinidad and Tobago.

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US: SpaceX Starship V3 Launches Successfully From Starbase, Texas

SpaceX's newly upgraded Starship V3 megarocket successfully launched from Starbase, Texas on Friday, May 22, completing its debut test flight after a one-day delay caused by a stuck hydraulic pin on the launch pad.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 7

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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Ireland: Hundreds Rally Outside Parliament Demanding Justice for Yves Sakila

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Leinster House in Dublin on May 21, demanding a full, transparent, and independent investigation into the death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died on May 15, 2026, after being restrained by security guards outside Arnotts on Henry Street.

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China: Pet Fish Tucks Itself Into Favorite Leaf Bed in Hebei

This is the adorable moment that a pet fish in China insisted on swimming onto a leaf before going to sleep, leaving viewers amused by its bedtime routine. On May 6, 2026, in Hebei, China, the video captured a small fish carefully swimming around its tank before finally settling itself onto a leaf floating in the water. Instead of resting freely in the tank, the fish appeared determined to find its favorite “bed” before falling asleep. The footage showed the tiny creature slowly approaching the leaf and adjusting its body position several times as if trying to get comfortable. After finding the right spot, the fish remained motionless on top of the leaf, looking as though it had peacefully drifted off to sleep. The video ended with the fish quietly resting on the leaf while the water around it remained still.

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China: Delivery Rider Surfs Through Flooded Streets Bouncing on Scooter in Zhengzhou

This impressive video was filmed in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on May 16, 2026. After a heavy downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, streets were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, bringing traffic to a standstill. One fearless delivery rider refused to let the flood stop him. Standing with both feet on the scooter seat, he grips the brakes and throttle tightly. The scooter glides like a tiny motorboat through the water, while he bounces forward like a frog, bravely delivering packages in the flooded streets.

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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 6

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater. Drivers stranded on Jackie Robinson Parkway were forced to climb onto the roofs of their vehicles.

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US: Crowd Helps Boy Finish National Anthem at Oklahoma Softball Game

An 11-year-old boy broke down in tears while singing the national anthem at a University of Oklahoma softball game on Sunday, May 17. The crowd stepped in to help him finish the song. After the performance, members of the OU softball team embraced him and head coach Patty Gasso offered words of encouragement. Oklahoma went on to beat Michigan 8-1 to advance to the super regional.

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Hungarian PM Magyar at press conference

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar (L) speaks at a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Christian Stocker after their meeting in Vienna on May 21, 2026.

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US: One Injured as Severe Thunderstorms Leave Widespread Damage Across Central Texas

Severe thunderstorms swept through Central Texas on Tuesday night, May 19, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning, leaving thousands without power and widespread damage across the region. In Austin, a man was critically injured after a tree fell on him.

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Spain: Valencia Teachers’ Indefinite Strike Continues as Talks Collapse

Valencian teachers entered their ninth day of an indefinite strike on Thursday, May 21, with negotiations collapsing after just twelve minutes, as teachers gathered outside the regional parliament in Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón demanding the education minister's resignation.

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Spain: Valencia Teachers’ Indefinite Strike Continues as Talks Collapse 2

Valencian teachers entered their ninth day of an indefinite strike on Thursday, May 21, with negotiations collapsing after just twelve minutes, as teachers gathered outside the regional parliament in Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón demanding the education minister's resignation.

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China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles as he returns to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles as he returns to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Film director Koreeda in Cannes

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (2nd from L) holds a press conference at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 17, 2026, a day after the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box." Haruka Ayase (far L), Rimu Kuwaki (2nd from R) and Daigo star in the film.

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N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

Members (R) of North Korea's women's football team arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on May 19, 2026, after defeating Japan to clinch the AFC under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China on May 17.

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N. Korea win U-17 Women's Asian Cup

Members of North Korea's women's football team arrive at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on May 19, 2026, after defeating Japan to clinch the AFC under-17 Women's Asian Cup in China on May 17.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as teammates and fans celebrate in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gets sunflower seeds tossed on him after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani shouts after escaping a bases-loaded jam in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 4

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 5

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 3

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as San Diego Padres second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. looks on in the first inning of a baseball game against the at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run as teammates cheer in the dugout in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 2

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers players celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres in a baseball game at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes a pose after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reaches second base after hitting a double as San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts fails to collect the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani slides to second base after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani slides to second base after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Mariners

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is pictured after striking out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.