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Japan: Red Tide Turns Sea Surface Crimson off Aichi Coast

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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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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Tokyo stocks surge

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 1,700 points to recover 63,000 during afternoon trading on May 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic 2

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka is projected on the screen during French Open men's and women's singles draws in Paris on May 21, 2026, ahead of the major tennis tournament starting on May 24.

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Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka is projected on the screen during French Open men's and women's singles draws in Paris on May 21, 2026, ahead of the major tennis tournament starting on May 24.

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Tennis: French Open

Japan's Naomi Osaka is projected on the screen during French Open men's and women's singles draws in Paris on May 21, 2026, ahead of the major tennis tournament starting on May 24.

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U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a meeting of lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on May 21, 2026.

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U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a meeting of lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on May 21, 2026.

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U.S. ambassador to Japan

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during a meeting of lawmakers of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on May 21, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures in the dugout during the ninth 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Combined photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitching (R) and hitting a home run during 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

Combined photo shows Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitching (L) and hitting a home run during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Samurai float parade in central Japan

A procession of floats representing samurai warriors parade through Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, during the traditional "Mikuni" festival, which dates back 300 years, on May 20, 2025.

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Samurai float parade in central Japan

A procession of floats representing samurai warriors parade through Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, during the traditional "Mikuni" festival, which dates back 300 years, on May 20, 2025.

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Samurai float parade in central Japan

A procession of floats representing samurai warriors parade through Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, during the traditional "Mikuni" festival, which dates back 300 years, on May 20, 2025.

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Canada: Shoppers Take Shelter at Costco During Tornado-Warned Storm in Ontario

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Ontario, Canada, on May 18 and 19, killing one person near Huntsville and causing widespread damage including downed trees and power outages. Tornado warnings were issued in southwestern Ontario, including Hamilton and London, prompting widespread emergency alerts. This video shows shoppers taking shelter inside South London Costco as strong winds and rain battered the area.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during 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 pitches during a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Junya Ogawa (L), head of the largest opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, asks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) a question during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Junya Ogawa (L), head of the largest opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, asks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) a question during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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China-Russia summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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China: Dog Runs 3,000-Meter Race Alongside Competitor in Inner Mongolia

On May 15, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a small dog stole the spotlight during a 3,000-meter race by running alongside a female competitor. As the pair neared the finish line, the dog's sprinting form drew particular attention from onlookers. According to reports, the girl regularly trains at the track and has been feeding the dog during her visits — a routine that appears to have earned her the dog's loyalty, prompting it to join her the moment it saw her run.

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China: Delivery Riders Rush to Save Boy Swept Away by Floodwaters in Guangzhou

On May 14, 2026, delivery riders in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, rushed to rescue a young boy who was swept away by floodwaters during a heavy rainstorm. Several riders sprinted through knee-deep water from different directions, and one grabbed the boy before others helped pull them both to safety.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Yuichiro Tamaki (front, L), leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, asks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) a question during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) answers a question from Yuichiro Tamaki (front, L), leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) answers a question from Yuichiro Tamaki (front, L), leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Party leaders' debate in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) answers a question from Yuichiro Tamaki (front, L), leader of the opposition Democratic Party for the People, during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman watches his solo home run during the sixth 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a solo home run during the sixth 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 first baseman Freddie Freeman hits a solo home run during the sixth 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.