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China: Young Boy Calmly Unplugs Flaming Hair Dryer in Guangdong

On May 31, 2026, surveillance footage from Guangdong, China, captured a young boy holding a hair dryer when it suddenly short-circuited and burst into flames. Instead of panicking, he calmly reached for the plug and pulled it out immediately, cutting off the power before the situation worsened.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Approaches School Football Field in Harbin

On May 31, 2026, a massive sandstorm swept toward a school football field in Harbin, Heilongjiang, with a towering wall of dust advancing rapidly under strong winds. As the storm drew closer, several students remained on the playground to take photos, capturing the dramatic scene as the sandstorm approached.

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Mexico: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding Across Guadalajara Metro Area

Heavy rainfall over the weekend caused severe flooding across Guadalajara's metropolitan area. The storm also downed dozens of trees, disrupted public transport, and temporarily closed major roads. Some areas recorded rainfall in a few hours equivalent to an entire month's average for May.

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Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine reacts after winning a point against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts during a match against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts during a match against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain reacts after beating compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain plays against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain plays against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain plays against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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UK: Hundreds of Thousands Pack London Streets for Arsenal Victory Parade

Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans flooded the streets around Emirates Stadium in north London on Sunday, May 31, to celebrate the club's first men's Premier League title since 2004 and the women's team's historic Fifa Women's Champions Cup victory.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 3

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Ireland: Aftermath of Gorse Fire Leaves Bray Head Hillside Blackened

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area. This video shows the burned Bray Head on May 31.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 2

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Golf: Charles Schwab Challenge

Russell Henley of the United States poses for photos with the victor's trophy after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 31, 2026.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Celine Boutier of France holds the victor's trophy after winning the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament at Seaview's Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey, on May 31, 2026.

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Emperor watches college baseball

Waseda University (L) and Keio University baseball team players line up at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, as Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive after the end of the top of the fourth inning of their inter-college game. (Pool photo)

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Emperor watches college baseball

Waseda University (L) and Keio University baseball team players line up at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, as Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive after the end of the top of the fourth inning of their inter-college game. (Pool photo)

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Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) visits Eneos Corp.'s Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 31, 2026.

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Ex-Federal Reserve Chair Powell at award ceremony

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (C) receives the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at a ceremony in Boston on May 31, 2026.

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Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from L) talks with an official of Eneos Corp. during his visit to the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 31, 2026.

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Emperor watches college baseball

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and his daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, to watch an inter-college baseball game between Waseda University and Keio University. (Pool photo)

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Emperor watches college baseball

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter, Princess Aiko, visit Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, to watch an inter-college baseball game between Waseda University and Keio University. (Pool photo)

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Ex-U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Powell at award ceremony

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers a speech after receiving the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at a ceremony in Boston on May 31, 2026.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi delivers speech in Singapore

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi delivers a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore on May 31, 2026, rejecting China's criticism that Japan's defense capability buildup represents a "new militarism."

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (front, R) and Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro pose for a photo in Singapore on May 31, 2026. Koizumi and Teodoro agreed during their talks to work on realizing the export of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Abukuma-class destroyers promptly after decommissioning.

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Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) fist bumps fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan players fist bump fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu meets the press after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan players pose for a photo after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan captain Wataru Endo (front) speaks to fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (far L) celebrates with teammates after a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.

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Baseball: Phillies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 31, 2026.