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Canada: High Winds Sweep Saskatchewan, Sparking Dust Storms and Outages

A powerful storm swept through Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 14, bringing thunderstorms, dust storms, and wind gusts of up to 115 km/h, downing power lines, damaging trees and structures, and leaving many communities without power. Wind alerts remained active into Friday morning.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) pumps his fist after San Francisco Giants' Drew Gilbert flies into a double play in the seventh inning, allowing Ohtani to pitch seven scoreless innings in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026.

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China: Ostrich Bumps Woman Off Electric Scooter in Liaoning

On May 9, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, a video captured an ostrich slowly jogging after a woman riding an electric scooter along a road. The ostrich appeared calm at first as it followed closely behind the scooter while swaying its neck from side to side. As the woman tried to continue riding away, the ostrich suddenly caught up and bumped into the scooter, causing both the rider and the vehicle to fall onto the ground.

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China: Excited Dog Runs Straight Into Glass Door at Jiangsu Shop

On April 3, 2026, in Jiangsu, a video recorded a small dog running excitedly toward a shop. The glass door at the entrance was closed, but the dog did not seem to notice. It rushed forward and hit the glass directly. The collision appeared painful, and the dog stopped at the doorway looking stunned and pitiful. A shop employee quickly opened the door after seeing what happened. Once the entrance was clear, the dog hurried inside.

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Philippines: Lava Collapse Triggers Pyroclastic Flow at Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines generated a pyroclastic density current (PDC), locally known as "uson," along the Mi-isi Gully on Wednesday, May 13, with a volcanic plume rising to approximately 4,000 meters, as the volcano continued to show intensified magmatic unrest under Alert Level 3. Authorities reiterated that entry into the danger zone remained strictly prohibited, with residents advised to remain alert for possible evacuation.

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China: Sneaky Cat Steals Ham Sausage From Tourists’ Backpack at Scenic Spot in Shijiazhuang

On May 1, 2026, at Baoduzhai Scenic Area in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, a tabby cat was caught on camera sneaking up behind two resting tourists, reaching into their unzipped backpack, and making off with a ham sausage — all without the travelers noticing.x

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China: Unmanned Forklift Reverses on Its Own and Crashes Into Ambulance

On April 15, 2026, a forklift at a company compound in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, suddenly reversed on its own and crashed into a parked ambulance. No one was operating the vehicle at the time. Staff suspected a short circuit in the forklift's electrical system triggered the unexpected movement.

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US: Massive Fire Breaks Out at HF Sinclair Refinery in West Tulsa

A fire broke out at the HF Sinclair refinery in west Tulsa on Monday, May 11, sending large flames and thick black smoke into the air. The blaze was brought under control, and the cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remained unclear at the time of reporting.

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Turkey: Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Arrives in Marmaris After Israeli Interception

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, on Sunday, May 10, after being intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete on April 29. The 38-vessel convoy, which departed Barcelona on April 15 carrying nearly 300 activists, was forced to dock for technical maintenance and resupply. Entry procedures and forensic examinations are underway for returning activists, while Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the interception. Officials say the flotilla plans to set sail again on Wednesday to resume its mission of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction. This video shows volcanic ash covering the streets of nearby areas.

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China: Massive Dust Whirlwind Spirals Into Sky Over Yongcheng, Henan

On April 29, 2026, in Yongcheng, Henan, a video captured a massive dust whirlwind forming on flat ground as strong winds swept across an open area. The towering column of dust rapidly spiraled upward, creating a long twisting shape that stunned people nearby. Witnesses said the dust tornado remained visible for more than ten minutes as it continued spinning intensely in the distance.

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South Africa: Violent Storm Sends Ocean Foam Surging Into Victoria Bay

Violent storms battered Victoria Bay near George in South Africa's Western Cape on May 6, sending thick sea foam surging inland and flooding beachfront properties, though no major structural damage was reported.

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China: Pregnant Mare Rescued From Deep Ditch in Inner Mongolia

Residents and herders in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China, rescued a heavily pregnant mare after it fell into a 1.5-meter-deep ditch on April 30. Rescuers secured the animal with wide bandages and used a tractor and forklift to lift her to safety. The operation required repeated adjustments to avoid injuring the mare. She was successfully rescued and walked away from the scene as onlookers watched in relief.

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China: Bystander Dives Into Lake to Save Toddler and Grandmother in Chongqing

A bystander rescued a two-year-old boy and his grandmother after both became stranded in a lake in Chongqing, China, on April 17. The child had fallen into the water at a tourist area, and his grandmother jumped in to save him despite being unable to swim. A man quickly dived in and kept the pair afloat while bystanders on shore extended poles to pull them to safety. Both were brought to shore without serious injuries.

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China: Sleeping Dog Chews Treat Without Opening Eyes

On November 2, 2025, in Yunnan, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video captured a village dog lying with its eyes closed. The animal appeared to be deeply asleep. The owner quietly placed a meat strip into the dog’s mouth. The dog’s jaw closed reflexively on the treat while its eyes stayed shut, showing only slight movements around the muzzle. As the dog tasted the meat, the muscles near its mouth twitched repeatedly, but it still refused to open its eyes, as if continuing to sleep while chewing.

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China: Man Smashes Car Roof to Save Driver After Vehicle Plunges Into River

A man rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking car in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, on October 14. After the vehicle plunged into a river following a suspected traffic accident, a bystander immediately dived in, climbed onto the partially submerged car and smashed through the sunroof with a stone. He pulled the driver to safety as onlookers gathered on the riverbank.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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China: Monkey Struck by Moving Vehicle During Roadside Fight, Walks Away Unharmed

This was the shocking moment that a group of monkeys fought fiercely by a roadside in China, before one of them was struck and pushed forward by a passing vehicle but somehow survived unharmed. On April 26, 2026, in Guangxi, China, the video captured several monkeys scrambling and fighting beside a busy road, apparently battling for dominance within the troop. As the chaotic scene unfolded near the roadside, one monkey suddenly ran into the path of an approaching vehicle. The fast-moving car hit the monkey and continued pushing it forward for several moments, leaving onlookers stunned. Despite the impact, the animal astonishingly managed to get back on its feet shortly afterward. The monkey even performed a backward flip, appearing energetic and largely unaffected by the collision. The video ended with the monkeys scattering away from the roadside after the frightening encounter.

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UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found 2

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

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UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Dollar tumbles to 155 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 155 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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Finance minister's comments on currency market

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press in Tokyo on April 30, 2026, hinting at stepping into the currency market to arrest the dollar's further rise against the yen as the U.S. currency spurted to the mid-160 yen level earlier in the day.

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Dollar tumbles to 156 yen range

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar sinking to the 156 yen level on the evening of April 30, 2026, following a rise to the 160 yen range in the morning, in an apparent reaction to Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's comments in support of stepping into the currency market to arrest the yen's further decline.

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US: Storms Sweep Through Indiana, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Large Hail

Powerful storms swept through the U.S. state of Indiana from Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. Winds near 60 mph downed trees in the northwestern cities of Portage and Valparaiso, where a 95-foot radio tower collapsed. South of Indianapolis, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported near Indiana University, while Monroe County Airport recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

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China: Ice Slowly Forms Over Flowing Water, Creating Natural Topographic Map

This is the mesmerizing moment that a thin sheet of ice slowly take shape, revealing flowing water beneath and turning an ordinary surface into something that looked like a natural contour map. On February 8, 2026, in Henan, China, the video captured a quiet winter scene as a fragile layer of ice formed over shallow water. The camera showed the surface changing minute by minute, with clear channels still moving underneath while the top gradually stiffened. Ripples traced soft lines, and the freezing process followed the subtle height differences of the ground, creating patterns that resembled the lines on a topographic chart. As the cold tightened its grip, the translucent sheet thickened, and the movement below became slower and more deliberate. The contrast between motion and stillness made the process easy to follow, and the viewer could see where water continued to run and where it had already been sealed by ice.

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China: Quick-Thinking Bystanders Save Child From Reservoir in Ningbo

On April 19, 2026, in Ningbo, Zhejiang, a video captured a tense rescue after a child accidentally fell into a reservoir about two meters deep near a restaurant. Several people quickly gathered around the reservoir, with some lying flat on the ground and reaching down while others coordinated efforts to pull the child out. Their swift and instinctive response created a chain of support, as bystanders worked together to secure the child and lift them safely back to the surface. The video ended with the child being successfully rescued and brought to safety, surrounded by relieved onlookers.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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China: Copycat? Missing Pet Cat Found “Hatching” Eggs Alongside Hens in Guizhou

On April 18, 2026, in Guizhou, a video recorded a pet owner searching around the house for a missing cat. The cat was eventually found inside a paper box lined with straw. The male cat was lying there completely still, as if guarding something. Nearby, two other boxes each contained a hen sitting on eggs, which appeared to explain the scene. Once the owner looked more closely and lifted the cat’s paws, two eggs were revealed underneath. The cat had apparently settled into the straw and copied the hens by sitting over the eggs as if trying to hatch them.

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China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.

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Golf: Chevron Championship

Nelly Korda (C) of the United States celebrates by jumping into the water with her caddie (R) after winning the Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houseton, Texas, on April 26, 2026.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

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China: Man Scares Off Two Brown Bears From Apartment Building in Tibet

A man in Nagqu, Tibet, drove two brown bears out of a residential building on January 30, 2026, after the animals forced their way into a stairwell. He opened his door to lure the bears back down, then mimicked dog barking and made loud noises, causing them to hesitate and retreat. The bears eventually descended the stairs and left the building.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown 2

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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US: One Killed, Five Injured in Shooting at Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge

A fight between two groups inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge erupted into gunfire on Thursday, April 23, killing one person and injuring five others, including three high school students from Ascension Episcopal School in Lafayette. Five people were detained, while police said additional suspects remained at large.

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