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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is briefed about studies using quantum computers during a visit to the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology, housed in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is briefed about studies using quantum computers during a visit to the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology, housed in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a tape-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the main building of the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology, housed in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - The Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, run by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, is shown to the press on March 25, 2014, in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, ahead of its official opening on April 1.

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Easy-to-operate robot dances

TOKYO, Japan - A robot that is easy to operate even without the knowledge of programming language dances on stage in a demonstration at the Digital Content Expo in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2010. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has developed the software Choreonoid enabling a robot to make complicated moves like dancing by moving computer graphics of the robot on a display by a mouse before the action.

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Easy-to-operate robot dances

TOKYO, Japan - A robot (C) that is easy to operate even without the knowledge of programming language dances on stage with human dancers in a demonstration at the Digital Content Expo in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2010. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has developed the software Choreonoid enabling a robot to make complicated moves like dancing by moving computer graphics of the robot on a display by a mouse before the action.

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Easy-to-operate robot dances

TOKYO, Japan - A robot (C) that is easy to operate even without the knowledge of programming language dances on stage with human dancers in a demonstration at the Digital Content Expo in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2010. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology has developed the software Choreonoid enabling a robot to make complicated moves like dancing by moving computer graphics of the robot on a display by a mouse before the action.

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Human-like robot

TOKYO, Japan - A woman-like robot smiles during a demonstration in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2010. A group of institutes including the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and Osaka University, jointly developed the robot using silicon for her skin.

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Worker android unveiled in Tsukuba

TSUKUBA, Japan - New android ''HRP-4,'' created to be a future component of the labor force, is unveiled in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Sept. 15, 2010. The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and Kawada Industries Inc. jointly created the robot.

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I-Fairy, Japan's receptionist robot debuts in Vegas

LAS VEGAS, United States - ''I-Fairy'' robot (C) from Kokoro Co. stands between a man holding ''Keepon'' robot from BeatBots LLC, and a woman holding ''Paro'' robot by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on Jan. 7, 2010. I-Fairy, a robot developed as a receptionist or a museum guide made her debut the same day, grabbing the attention of the local media.

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Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

TSUKUBA, Japan - The humanoid robot HPR-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology looks surprised during a demonstration in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 16. The robot, designed to look like a young Japanese woman, is 158 centimeters tall, weighs 43 kilograms and walks like a fashion model. The robot will make its debut during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo scheduled for March 23-29.

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Humanoid robot walking like fashion model developed

TSUKUBA, Japan - The humanoid robot HPR-4C developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology is unveiled in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 16. The robot, designed to look like a young Japanese woman, is 158 centimeters tall, weighs 43 kilograms and walks like a fashion model. The robot will make its debut during Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo scheduled for March 23-29.

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State lab found to have kept hazardous bacteria in lax manner

TSUKUBA, Japan - Shingo Ichimura (C), an official of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, apologizes, along with two others, in Tsububa, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Oct. 17 after International Patent Organism Depository, one of its units, was found to have been keeping about 300 strains of biohazard materials in a careless manner against internal regulations.

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Dancing humanoid robot unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - A humanoid robot, developed by the University of Tokyo and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, performs a traditional Japanese dance with a dance instructor in Tokyo on Jan. 12.

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(3)Japan's largest solar power generator completed in Tsukuba

MITO, Japan - Japan's largest solar power system was completed April 27 at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. About 5,600 solar panels are attached to the roofs of buildings and parking garages at the research compound.

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(4)Astro Boy's 'birthday' has robot makers eyeing big industry

TOKYO, Japan - A humanoid robot HRP-2, developed by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology (AIST), sits down on knees and makes a deep bow to greet a visitor.

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Remote-controlled robot operates power shovel

TSUKUBA, Japan - A human-shaped remote-controlled robot operates a power shovel at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Dec. 19. The robot, jointly developed by the institute, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and Tokyu Construction Co., is expected to play an active role in restoration work at disaster-hit areas.

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Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

LONDON, Britain - The Guinness World Records book has named the robotic seal Paro developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as the world's most soothing therapeutic robot. Paro can express emotions such as looking happy when patted on the head and showing anger when ignored.

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NEC's vector-based simulated annealing machine

NEC is making a full-scale entry into the quantum computing domain. From April to June 2020, the company will launch a co-creation service to solve combinatorial optimization problems, including the use of annealing machines that employ the SX Aurora Tsubasa vector supercomputer. Prior to this, the company will establish a new 20-person Quantum Computing Promotion Office in January 2008 to promote the development of applications and technologies through joint demonstrations with customers. The company plans to invest about 1 billion yen in Canada's D-Wave Systems for collaboration. On the other hand, the quantum annealing system will be based on a domestically developed machine jointly developed with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and D-wave, which will be a collaborative partner. The joint development with AIST is currently verifying the operation of a basic quantum cell. Photo taken on December 20, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

LONDON, Britain - The Guinness World Records book has named the robotic seal Paro developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as the world's most soothing therapeutic robot. Paro can express emotions such as looking happy when patted on the head and showing anger when ignored.