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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over St. Petersburg, Florida

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over St. Petersburg, Florida, on Monday, September 7.

Yokohama mayor steps down

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka attends a plenary session of the municipal assembly in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 7, 2026. The assembly later unanimously approved his resignation over a power harassment scandal.

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Yokohama mayor steps down

Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka bows after speaking to reporters on Sept. 7, 2026, following approval of his resignation over a power harassment scandal.

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US: High Surf Pounds Long Beach as Tropical Storm Marie Sends Massive Swells Ashore

Tropical Storm Marie sent strong south swells and elevated tides crashing into Southern California's coastline on Sunday, September 6, over Labor Day weekend. Long Beach was among the hardest-hit areas as the destructive waves flooded streets and low-lying neighborhoods.

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China: Woman Crushed by Falling Sign While Walking Down Stairs

A woman was struck by a falling advertising sign while walking down a flight of outdoor steps in Lhasa, Tibet, on May 10, 2026. The large sign toppled over beside her and knocked her off balance, sending her tumbling down several steps as it fell on top of her.

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China: Powerful ‘Ghost King Tide’ Crashes Ashore, Knocks Down Tourists

A powerful nighttime tidal bore on the Qiantang River slammed into a riverside embankment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on August 30, 2026, sending waves surging over the bank and catching onlookers off guard. Several tourists were knocked off their feet as the water rushed toward the crowd, while others scrambled to get away in time. This tide is locally known as the "Ghost King Tide" for occurring just after the Hungry Ghost Festival.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Carolina Beach, North Carolina

A massive shelf cloud loomed over Carolina Beach, North Carolina, on Saturday, September 5.

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China: Drone Sprays Dog With Water During Cleaning Demonstration

On August 28, 2026, in Linyi, Shandong province, a video showed a cleaning drone, originally designed for photovoltaic panels, spraying water over a dog during a company demonstration, with the dog appearing calm throughout. Chinese netizens found the demonstration creative and amusing, with some asking about the drone's price.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Brackenridge Amid Severe Storm Warning

A massive shelf cloud loomed over Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 3, as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers players, including Shohei Ohtani (R) and Roki Sasaki (2nd from R), sprint out of the dugout after the team secured a walk-off victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 3, 2026.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates the team's win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 3, 2026, after missing the game due to physical issues.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates the team's win over the St. Louis Cardinals with teammates at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 3, 2026, after missing the game due to physical issues.

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Baseball: Cardinals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates the team's win over the St. Louis Cardinals with teammates at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 3, 2026, after missing the game due to physical issues.

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US: Tornado-Warned Supercell Storm Sweeps Across Western New York

A tornado-warned storm produced a dramatic shelf cloud over Oakfield, New York, on the evening of September 2, as the storm system swept across Western New York. This video shows a dark, layered shelf cloud stretching across the horizon as the storm approaches over open fields.

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Vietnamese ambassador to United Nations in Hiroshima

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Do Hung Viet (L) holds talks with Hiroshima Gov. Mika Yokota at the prefectural government headquarters in the western Japan city on Sept. 1, 2026. The ambassador presided over the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in New York in April through May.

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Vietnamese ambassador to United Nations in Hiroshima

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Do Hung Viet (L) holds talks with Hiroshima Gov. Mika Yokota (R) at the prefectural government headquarters in the western Japan city on Sept. 1, 2026. The ambassador presided over the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in New York in April through May.

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Vietnamese ambassador to United Nations in Hiroshima

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Do Hung Viet prepares to lay flowers at the cenotaph in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on Sept. 1, 2026. The ambassador presided over the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in New York in April through May.

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Japan PM meets press over gov't bond yield rise to 3%

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, after the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond rose to the 3 percent level for the first time in about 30 years.

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Japan PM talks with Nepali PM over phone

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, after phone talks with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah following landslides and floods near the Nepal-China border that left over 1,000 people dead.

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Japan PM talks with Nepali PM over phone

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, after phone talks with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah following landslides and floods near the Nepal-China border that left over 1,000 people dead.

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Japan PM talks with Nepali PM over phone

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, after phone talks with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah following landslides and floods near the Nepal-China border that left over 1,000 people dead.

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Japan PM talks with Nepali PM over phone

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, after phone talks with Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah following landslides and floods near the Nepal-China border that left over 1,000 people dead.

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Basketball: World Cup Asian qualifying

Japan's Rui Hachimura (C) smiles following a 123-70 victory over Qatar in a 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying second-phase match at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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US: Ross Fire Near Graford, Texas Burns Over 90,000 Acres, Roads Remain Closed

The wildfire dubbed the Ross Fire broke out near U.S. Highway 180 and R.D. Bell Road in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Monday, August 24. The blaze had grown to at least 90,048 acres as of Monday, August 31, destroying 157 structures and damaging 140 others, with road closures still in effect.

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Japan: Rival Groups Rally Over Mosque Project in Fujisawa

A demonstration opposing the construction of a mosque in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, took place near Fujisawa Station on August 30, drawing counter-protesters who called for a local ordinance banning discrimination.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) celebrates after a victory over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after a victory over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game on Aug. 30, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit.

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US: Stalled Front Brings Intense Thunderstorms to Central Florida

Central Florida experienced intense afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, August 30, as a stalled front and a low-pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico brought strong winds, frequent lightning and localized heavy rainfall to the region.

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Japan: Record Rain Triggers Highest-Level Emergency Warning in Fukui 2

Japan's weather agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for Heavy Rain, its highest alert level, for the cities of Fukui, Ono and Katsuyama in Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, August 30, as record rainfall caused flooding, swollen rivers and landslides across the region. Katsuyama recorded 350.5mm of rain over 24 hours. The warning was later downgraded to Level 4. This video shows swollen river and flooded streets in Fukui City.

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Japan: Record Rain Triggers Highest-Level Emergency Warning in Fukui

Japan's weather agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for Heavy Rain, its highest alert level, for the cities of Fukui, Ono and Katsuyama in Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, August 30, as record rainfall caused flooding, swollen rivers and landslides across the region. Katsuyama recorded 350.5mm of rain over 24 hours. The warning was later downgraded to Level 4.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Leaves Vehicle Inches From Danger in Mianyang, Sichuan

In Mianyang, Sichuan province, a road suddenly collapsed seconds after a large truck passed over it, forcing the driver of a following vehicle to brake sharply and stop just short of the newly formed sinkhole.

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Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

A fire festival marking the end of the summer climbing season is held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida on Aug. 26, 2026. About 120 torches about 3 meters tall are lit along a way leading to a shrine during the festival, which dates back over 400 years.

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Fire festival at foot of Mt. Fuji

A fire festival marking the end of the summer climbing season is held at the foot of Mt. Fuji in the Yamanashi Prefecture city of Fujiyoshida on Aug. 26, 2026. About 120 torches about 3 meters tall are lit along a way leading to a shrine during the festival, which dates back over 400 years.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

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China: Enormous Waterspout Reaches Into Dark Clouds Over Hohhot

An enormous funnel cloud appeared to connect the ground with the sky above Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, on August 20, 2026, as a massive rotating column rose into dark storm clouds. Video shows the towering vortex twisting beneath the cloud base, creating the striking impression of a link between earth and sky.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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Japan PM meets press over U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2026, following criticism that Japan's response to U.S. sanctions on Tomoko Akane, head of the International Criminal Court, has been weak. Takaichi described the U.S. action as "incompatible" with Japan's position.

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China: Massive Python Hauled Onto Road as Firefighters Respond

Several men hauled a massive python onto a road in Qinzhou, Guangxi, on August 14, 2026, before firefighters arrived to take over handling the reptile. Video shows the men dragging the thick-bodied snake across the ground as it stretched across a large section of the road.

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Thailand: Massive Waterspout Forms Off Koh Lipe Coast

A massive waterspout formed over the sea off Koh Lipe, Thailand, on August 9, 2026, descending from dark storm clouds and churning the ocean surface below.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates after the team's walk-off victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on Aug. 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after the team's walk-off victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on Aug. 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) high-fives manager Dave Roberts following a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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China: Two Greyhounds Hop Fence, Determined Not to Miss Playtime

In Anyang, Henan, on August 14, 2026, two greyhounds tried to join a dog playing on the other side of a metal fence. One jumped over with ease, and the second, determined not to be left out, launched itself over in a clumsy but enthusiastic leap to join its companions.

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China: Two Night Herons Battle Over Frog in Tense Tug-of-War

Two night herons perched on a tree branch engaged in a tense tug-of-war over a single frog in Shenzhen, Guangdong, illustrating a stark scene of competition for survival in the wild.

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China: Passengers Help Catch Eels Scattered on Nanjing Subway

Passengers on a Nanjing subway train helped catch eels that spilled onto the floor after an elderly man's bucket tipped over, while some riders kept their distance, reportedly wary of the eels' snake-like appearance.