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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Moore.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring near OKC Will Rogers International Airport.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Tazewell County as Severe Storms Batter Central Illinois

The National Weather Service issued tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings as severe storms swept through Central Illinois for a second straight night on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado sightings, hail, and flash flooding to the region. This video shows a possible tornado spotted in Delavan, Tazewell County.

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US: Significant April Snow Blankets North Dakota Amid Winter Storm Warnings

A significant April snow hit North Dakota on Friday, April 3, as a sprawling winter storm triggered winter storm warnings across the northern US, with extremely dangerous conditions including heavy snow, ice, and blowing snow.

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US: Large Hail Batters Southeast Iowa as Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through

A tornado-warned storm swept through southeast Iowa, including Ottumwa, on Thursday, April 2, leaving a trail of damage across the region. Several tornadoes and large hail were also reported in portions of Washington, Johnson, and Cedar counties, damaging homes and vehicles.

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Japan: Man Arrested After Setting Fire at Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing

A man in his 50s scattered a flammable liquid and set it on fire at the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Friday, April 3. He turned himself in at a nearby police station about 20 minutes later, and was arrested on suspicion of obstructing traffic. The fire was put out by police officers and no one was hurt.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities 3

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Black smoke rises in Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Black smoke rises in eastern Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Black smoke rises in eastern Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Smoke rises over a residential area in Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Smoke rises over a residential area in Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Smoke rises over a residential area in Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Smoke rises over a residential area in Tehran on April 3, 2026.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung 2

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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EU commissioner visits quake-hit Wajima in central Japan

EU commissioner visits quake-hit Wajima in central Japan

European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib (front, R) visits on April 3, 2026, the former site of a morning market in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, gutted by fire following a massive earthquake that devastated central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in January 2024.

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EU commissioner visits quake-hit Wajima in central Japan

EU commissioner visits quake-hit Wajima in central Japan

European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib (back, L) visits on April 3, 2026, a temple in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, damaged by a massive earthquake that devastated central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in January 2024.

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EU commissioner visits quake-hit Wajima in central Japan

EU commissioner visits quake-hit Wajima in central Japan

European Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib (back, L) visits on April 3, 2026, a temple in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, damaged by a massive earthquake that devastated central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in January 2024.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows a football ground at the training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the training center to be used as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities 2

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung 3

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (far L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (far L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far L) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L) and Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) meets with Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) meets with Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (standing) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (standing) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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