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Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

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Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

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Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

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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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US: Georgia’s Highway 82 Fire Continues to Grow Across Brantley County

The Highway 82 Fire, a massive wildfire, sparked by a mylar balloon striking a powerline broke out in Brantley County, Georgia, burning more than 22,000 acres and destroying over 100 homes and businesses in communities including Atkinson and Waynesville as of Monday, April 27. Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of neighboring Glynn County as the flames came within 2.5 miles of the county line. This video shows helicopters loading water from the Satilla River near Lulaton on Thursday, April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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US: Tornadoes Spotted Near Foraker, Oklahoma

Tornadoes were spotted a few miles west-southwest of Foraker, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 26 as severe weather with tornado warnings and watches continued for several days in the state.

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Hibakusha rally in New York ahead of NPT review conference

Hibakusha rally in New York ahead of NPT review conference

Kunihiko Sakuma (C), head of an association for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' groups, march with other hibakusha near the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 26, 2026, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons ahead of the 2026 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons review conference, which will begin on April 27.

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Hibakusha rally in New York ahead of NPT review conference

Hibakusha rally in New York ahead of NPT review conference

Hibakusha march near the U.N headquarters in New York on April 26, 2026, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons ahead of the start on April 27 of the 2026 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons review conference.

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Hibakusha rally in New York ahead of NPT review conference

Hibakusha rally in New York ahead of NPT review conference

Hibakusha march near the U.N headquarters in New York on April 26, 2026, calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons ahead of the start on April 27 of the 2026 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons review conference.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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US: Carbon Fire Breaks Out Near Carbon Canyon in Brea, Forcing Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out near Carbon Canyon in unincorporated Brea, California, on Saturday, April 25, burning approximately 200 acres and prompting evacuation warnings for residents in nearby communities.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 3

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 4

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.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 4

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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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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US: Tornado Spotted Near Braman, Oklahoma

A tornado was captured near Braman, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23.

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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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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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AI robots

AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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AI robots

AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Fiscal AI robots

Fiscal AI robots

AI-powered four-legged robots developed by Fujitsu Ltd. walk while shouldering baggage during a media demonstration at the company's laboratory in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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US: Wildfire Destroys Homes in Brantley County, Georgia, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered

A massive wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia has exploded to 5,000+ acres by Wednesday afternoon, April 22 destroying dozens of homes, and forcing mandatory evacuations. This video shows the fire seen from Satilla Grocery near the intersection of Georgia State Route 110 and US Route 82 on Tuesday, April 21.

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UK: Stray Horses Shut Down Major Highway in Southern England

A herd of more than 12 horses strayed onto a major highway in Dorset, southern England, on April 21, forcing road closures and causing significant traffic delays. The animals were spotted on the southbound lanes of the A338 near Christchurch, prompting police to close the road between Ringwood and Bournemouth. Officers managed traffic for nearly three hours while the horses were rounded up. The road reopened shortly after 2:30 PM local time.

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China: Time-Lapse Captures Forest Fire Ripping Through Mountainside in Shenzhen

On January 8, 2026, a fast-moving forest fire ripped across mountainsides in Pingshan District, Shenzhen, sending thick orange flames and dark smoke over nearby roads and buildings. The fire broke out near Shenzhen Technology University. Emergency, fire, and police teams were mobilized immediately. No casualties were reported.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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US: April Snow Hits Rochester, New York

Light snow was observed near Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, NY on Monday morning, April 20, 2026 — a late-season reminder that winter doesn't always yield easily to spring in Western New York.

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US: One Injured in Shooting Near Las Vegas Strip as SWAT Responds to Barricade

A shooting near The STRAT Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip on Saturday, April 18, left one person injured with non-life-threatening injuries, as the suspect barricaded himself in a nearby hotel property. LVMPD SWAT and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene, with authorities confirming no ongoing threat to the community.

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Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan meets the press at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on April 20, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2 at Tokyo Dome.

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Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan meets the press at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on April 20, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2 at Tokyo Dome.

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Boxing: Inoue meets press ahead of May world title bout

Boxing: Inoue meets press ahead of May world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses at the end of a press conference at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on April 20, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2 at Tokyo Dome.

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Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan opens a training session to the media at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on April 20, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2 at Tokyo Dome.

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Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan opens a training session to the media at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on April 20, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2 at Tokyo Dome.

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Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Boxing: Inoue opens training before May world title bout

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue of Japan opens a training session to the media at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on April 20, 2026, before taking on countryman and challenger Junto Nakatani, a former unified bantamweight world champion, on May 2 at Tokyo Dome.

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Japan: Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage captures the moment an earthquake alert sounds, as rails hum and vibrate and overhead wires sway in the tremor in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

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Japan: Tens of Thousands Rally Outside National Diet Building Against War and Constitutional Revision 3

Demonstrators gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Sunday, April 19, to protest against war and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for constitutional revision. Organizers said approximately 36,000 people attended the rally, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to war and the prime minister's resignation.

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China: Heroic Bystander Leaps Into Water to Save Drowning Boy in Wenshan, Yunnan

On April 4, 2026, in Wenshan, Yunnan, a video captured 61-year-old Chen Shugang leaping into a lake to rescue a young boy who had been swept away by strong currents while playing near the water. He was aided by several residents who extended help from the bank. The video ended with the boy being safely pulled ashore.

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Japan: Tens of Thousands Rally Outside National Diet Building Against War and Constitutional Revision 2

Demonstrators gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Sunday, April 19, to protest against war and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for constitutional revision. Organizers said approximately 36,000 people attended the rally, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to war and the prime minister's resignation.

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Japan: Tens of Thousands Rally Outside National Diet Building Against War and Constitutional Revision

Demonstrators gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Sunday, April 19, to protest against war and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for constitutional revision. Organizers said approximately 36,000 people attended the rally, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to war and the prime minister's resignation.

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US: Rochester Sees 25°F Temperature Drop as Snow and Rain Mix

Western New York experienced flurries, graupel and rain showers on Sunday, April 19, as temperatures in Rochester dropped more than 25°F (14°C) in 24 hours. Snow showers were expected to continue into Monday, with overnight lows near 29°F (-2°C).

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