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US: Heavy Security Around Waldorf Astoria as President Xi Jinping Arrives

Police guarded security barriers near the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 23, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. While MPD did not confirm Xi was staying at the hotel, officials issued a special-event advisory covering the hotel from September 23 to 25.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 6

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. At least 10 people were confirmed dead and four remained missing in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, while around 1.9 million people across eastern Japan were placed under evacuation orders at the height of the storm. Widespread transport disruptions were also reported, with more than 270 flights canceled.

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China: Motorcyclists Flee as Water Buffalo Herd Charges Toward Them

On September 16, 2026, in Danzhou, Hainan province, several motorcyclists suddenly encountered a herd of water buffalo on the road. As the animals moved toward two riders, one quickly turned his motorcycle around and drove away. The second rider had less time to react. As several buffalo rushed closer, the rider abandoned the motorcycle and ran down the road on foot.

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China: Man Rescues Drowning Labrador Using Zip Tie Loop

On Wednesday, September 16, a man in Guilin, Guangxi, stood on a riverbank and tried several ways to reach a Labrador struggling in the water. After his earlier attempts failed, he linked zip ties into a large loop and lowered it toward the dog. He adjusted the loop repeatedly until it was secured around the dog, then pulled the exhausted Labrador to the bank and lifted it onto dry ground.

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China: Blue Sheep Makes Daring Leap Across Rushing River in Hohhot

On September 14, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a blue sheep was stranded on a rock as strong currents rushed around it. It stood still for several moments, looking toward the opposite bank for a place to cross. After hesitating and shifting its position, it backed up slightly for a running start, then charged forward and jumped over the rushing water.

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China: Man Frees Cow Trapped in Wire Fence During Road Trip

On September 18, in Keketuohai, Xinjiang, a man on a road trip was filmed helping a brown cow trapped behind a wire fence. The cow's head was tightly tangled in the wire, leaving it unable to free itself. The man reached through the fence and gripped the wires around its horns and head. He pulled hard to untangle or break the wire and free the distressed animal.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 5

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara performs on the uneven bars during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around competition at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara performs in the floor event during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around competition at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara performs on the vault during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around competition at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara performs on the balance beam during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around competition at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara (R) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026, alongside bronze medalist Misa Nishiyama, also of Japan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara celebrates after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara (R) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026, alongside bronze medalist Misa Nishiyama, also of Japan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara celebrates after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara celebrates after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Aiko Sugihara performs in the floor event during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's artistic gymnastics all-around competition at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 4

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

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Japan: Surfers Ride Waves Along Coast as Typhoon Dujuan Approaches

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region. This video shows surfers riding waves along the coastline of Zushi City due to the effects of Typhoon Dujuan.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 3

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 2

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic gymnastics

China's Zhang Boheng reacts after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Daiki Hashimoto performs on the parallel bars during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Daiki Hashimoto performs on the rings during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Daiki Hashimoto performs on the horizontal bar during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Daiki Hashimoto performs on the vault during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Daiki Hashimoto performs on the pommel horse during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Zhang Boheng (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, alongside silver medalist Shinnosuke Oka (L) and bronze medalist Daiki Hashimoto, both of Japan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

China's Zhang Boheng (C) poses after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around gold at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, alongside silver medalist Shinnosuke Oka (L) and bronze medalist Daiki Hashimoto, both of Japan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the vault during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the rings during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the pommel horse during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the parallel bars during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the floor during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the floor during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Artistic Gymnastics

Japan's Shinnosuke Oka performs on the horizontal bar during the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's artistic gymnastics all-around final at Nagoya City General Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026.

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China: Cat Rests Beside Guard at Tiananmen Square

On September 8, 2026, a cat was filmed staying close to a guard on duty at Tiananmen Square in Beijing's Dongcheng District. The cat wandered around the guard's feet before leaning against him, while he remained motionless and focused on the passing crowd.

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US: Hundreds Form Human Chain Around Kennedy Center in Protest Over Closure

Hundreds formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington on Friday, September 18, protesting its closure and threats by the Trump administration to demolish the memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

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China: Residents Save Cat Left Hanging by Rope in Jiangxi

Residents in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, rescued a cat that was left dangling several stories up after a rope tied around its neck caught on a building's exterior wall on September 12, 2026, using a long pole to hook the rope, ease the pressure, and free the cat.

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China: Boy Destroys Courtyard Wall in Scooter Crash

This is the moment a nine-year-old boy lost control of an electric scooter and crashed into a courtyard wall in China, causing it to collapse. The video, filmed on September 12, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, shows the boy riding the scooter around the courtyard before losing control and heading straight for the wall. The scooter slammed into the structure, sending a large section of the wall toppling over, with bricks and debris crashing to the ground seconds later. The wall was left in ruins, though no one was struck or injured by the falling debris.

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U.N. Security Council meets on Bab el-Mandeb crisis

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 15, 2026, to discuss tensions around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo 2

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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France: Fireworks Fuel Apartment Fire in Paris’s 20th Arrondissement

A fire fueled by fireworks or mortar explosions completely destroyed an 80-square-meter apartment on the top floor of a social housing building on Rue des Couronnes in Paris's 20th arrondissement late Tuesday, September 1, prompting the evacuation of the building and mobilizing 90 firefighters and around 30 vehicles. Three people suffered minor injuries and smoke inhalation, no one was reported missing.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London 4

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London 3

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke.

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UK: Massive Industrial Fire Erupts Near Wembley Stadium in London

A large fire broke out at an industrial estate on Hannah Close in Neasden, near Wembley Stadium in northwest London, on Friday morning, August 28, sending huge plumes of smoke across the city. The London Fire Brigade sent 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters to the scene and urged nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed and stay indoors due to the heavy smoke

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Japan: Damaging Hail Storm Batters Popular Highland Resort Town Karuizawa

Hail up to 5-6 centimeters in diameter struck parts of Karuizawa, a popular highland resort town in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, around 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, damaging cars, buildings and crops.