China: Tiny Gecko Desperately Clings to Car Mirror at High Speed

On June 25, 2026, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, a tiny gecko was filmed clinging to the side of a car's rearview mirror as the vehicle sped down the road. Battered by strong winds, the gecko held on with its toe pads while its tail whipped in the air, in what viewers described as a remarkable display of survival instinct.

Croatia: Lightning Strike Ignites Fire Near Homes on Čiovo Island

An open-air fire broke out in the Žedno area on the Croatian island of Čiovo on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after a lightning strike, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts as the flames spread close to nearby houses. The fire was brought under control and the fire site was cleaned up overnight.

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Photo shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (front), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

China: Cat Wearing Red Plastic Bag Leaps Around Room Like a Superhero

A cat in Sichuan, China, turned into an accidental superhero after getting tangled in a red plastic bag, racing up curtains, across an air conditioner, and onto a sofa before safely landing on the floor.

US: Thunderbirds Fly Over Las Vegas and Hoover Dam in America250 Celebration

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover above Las Vegas and Hoover Dam on Saturday, June 27, as part of Southern Nevada's America250 celebration.

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over quake-hit Wajima

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on June 28, 2026, to cheer up people affected by the massive 2024 earthquake and heavy rain that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas, still under reconstruction.

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they leave for home from Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they leave for home from Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they leave for home from Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

UK: Aerial Footage Captures M25 Gridlock After Serious Crash Near Godstone

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 3

Firefighters reached 84% containment of the Bonneville Fire near the University of Utah in Salt Lake City by Tuesday afternoon, after the 566-acre blaze sparked Saturday in the foothills east of the city.

UK: Air Ambulance Called to Serious Crash Blocking M25 in Surrey

A serious collision on the M25 highway near Godstone, Surrey caused major traffic disruption on Tuesday, with the UK's busiest highway blocked in both directions as police, fire trucks, ambulances, and an air ambulance responded to the scene. Drivers were stranded in scorching heat as temperatures approached 30°C (86°F), with significant delays stretching across the M25 and M26 corridor before traffic was released shortly before noon.

US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 4

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Monday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight. Los Angeles County public health officials and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) also issued a particle pollution advisory.

US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 2

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (bottom) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (bottom) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (R) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front, 3rd from R) are greeted upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. Standing behind them is Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth.

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (behind him) are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (R) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (R) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (R) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (R) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgium's Crown Princess Elisabeth (R) upon arriving at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's imperial couple arrive in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Melsbroek Air Base near Brussels on June 20, 2026, on the second leg of their official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Landfill work for U.S. base transfer within Okinawa

Landfill work for U.S. base transfer within Okinawa

Photo taken on June 17, 2026, shows work getting under way to dump landfill into a newly designated area in Oura Bay off the Henoko coastal area in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station within the southern Japan island prefecture.

Indonesia: Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts, Sending Volcanic Material 2.5km High

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times on Friday, June 5, sending volcanic material 2.5 kilometres into the air and forcing a local airport to close.

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2026.

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 4, 2026.

France: Chaos Erupts Nationwide After PSG’s Champions League Win 2

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, triggered widespread unrest across France, with more than 400 arrests, cars set ablaze, shops vandalized, and a group attempting to storm a police station. This video shows fireworks shooting into the air and flying around in Paris.

France: Chaos Erupts Nationwide After PSG’s Champions League Win

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, triggered widespread unrest across France, with more than 400 arrests, cars set ablaze, shops vandalized, and a group attempting to storm a police station. This video shows fireworks shooting into the air and flying around in Paris.

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, British Defense Secretary Healey meet

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, British Defense Secretary Healey meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and British Defense Secretary John Healey pose for a photo in Singapore on May 30, 2026. Koizumi and Healey reaffirmed close defense cooperation during their talks, including on the Global Combat Air Program, a trilateral project involving Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Southwest Chicago Suburb

A large fire broke out Wednesday evening at the Koppers chemical plant in Stickney, a southwest suburb of Chicago, sending a massive plume of dark smoke visible for miles along Interstate 55. The blaze was subsequently extinguished, and air quality testing showed no impact on the surrounding area, though residents were advised to keep their windows closed as a precaution.

[Breaking News]Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 20 Kyodo - Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season. (Kyodo)

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on May 27, 2026.

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. military parachute drill in Okinawa

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on May 27, 2026.

US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

US: Massive Junkyard Fire Breaks Out in Opa-locka, Prompting Evacuations 2

A massive junkyard fire that broke out on Monday, May 25, in Opa-locka, Florida, continued to smolder on Tuesday, with crews still pouring water on the blaze. The fire spread to six businesses, forced residents to evacuate, and left air quality concerns lingering in the area, though no injuries were reported.

Belgium: Massive Warehouse Fire in Tubize Sends Toxic Asbestos Smoke Into Air

A massive fire tore through a clothing warehouse in Tubize, Belgium, on Monday, May 25, sending toxic asbestos-laced smoke across multiple municipalities and prompting evacuations and school closures.

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season.

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season.