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Saudi Arabia: Violent Hailstorm Blankets Streets and Traps Cars in Afif, Najd

A violent hailstorm struck Afif, in Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, April 23, blanketing streets and vehicles in ice and mud, causing traffic disruptions.

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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: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 3

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This footage shows intense lightning flashing over Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, seen from near Orlando, Oklahoma.

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Beijing motor show

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Ivan Espinosa holds a press conference at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on April 24, 2026.

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New sightseeing train in western Japan

Photo taken on April 24, 2026, shows Nankai Electric Railway Co.'s new Gran Tenku sightseeing train at Namba Station in Osaka. The train connecting Osaka and Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan, began operating the same day.

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New sightseeing train in western Japan

Photo taken on April 24, 2026, shows Nankai Electric Railway Co.'s new Gran Tenku sightseeing train at Namba Station in Osaka. The train connecting Osaka and Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan, began operating the same day.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 2

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (R) and Chelsea's Malo Gusto vie for the ball in the second half of an English Premier League football match on April 21, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Football: Premier League

Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma (L) and Chelsea's Malo Gusto vie for the ball in the first half of an English Premier League football match on April 21, 2026, in Brighton, England.

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Scene from Tehran

Women holding an Iranian national flag take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

A man holds up an Iranian national flag on a street in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

People take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

People take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 24, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (standing) speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 24, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo on April 24, 2026.

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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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Baseball: Oracle Park

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows Oracle Park, the home stadium of Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.

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Baseball: Oracle Park

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows Oracle Park, the home stadium of Major League Baseball team the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field with manager Dave Roberts (30) after victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026. Ohtani went hitless in five at-bats.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field with manager Dave Roberts (30) after victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026. Ohtani went hitless in five at-bats.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) returns to the dugout after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flies out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designate hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout after striking out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

People visit the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

People visit the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on April 24, 2026.

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

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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Beijing motor show

A Formula One racing car is displayed by Honda Motor Co. at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (L) signs autographs for fans ahead of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Toyota Motor Corp.'s bZ7 electric vehicle is on display at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Toyota Motor Corp. holds a press conference at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on April 24, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Munetaka Murakami (R) and Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox bow to each other following their team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (far L) celebrates with teammate Seranthony Dominguez (58) following their team's victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Diamondbacks

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a ball hit by Adrian Del Castillo of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 23, 2026.