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Thailand: Heavy Rain Brings Widespread Flooding Across Several Regions 2

Thailand's weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the North, the lower Northeast, the central region including Bangkok, the East, and the South. On Thursday, September 24, flooding hit parts of Chonburi province, including Pattaya, and submerged Highway 331 in Si Racha. A foreign tourist went missing after being swept into a canal in Pattaya.

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Thailand: Heavy Rain Brings Widespread Flooding Across Several Regions

Thailand's weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the North, the lower Northeast, the central region including Bangkok, the East, and the South. On Thursday, September 24, flooding hit parts of Chonburi province, including Pattaya, and submerged Highway 331 in Si Racha. A foreign tourist went missing after being swept into a canal in Pattaya.

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China: Motorcyclists Flee as Water Buffalo Herd Charges Toward Them

On September 16, 2026, in Danzhou, Hainan province, several motorcyclists suddenly encountered a herd of water buffalo on the road. As the animals moved toward two riders, one quickly turned his motorcycle around and drove away. The second rider had less time to react. As several buffalo rushed closer, the rider abandoned the motorcycle and ran down the road on foot.

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China: Man Rescues Drowning Labrador Using Zip Tie Loop

On Wednesday, September 16, a man in Guilin, Guangxi, stood on a riverbank and tried several ways to reach a Labrador struggling in the water. After his earlier attempts failed, he linked zip ties into a large loop and lowered it toward the dog. He adjusted the loop repeatedly until it was secured around the dog, then pulled the exhausted Labrador to the bank and lifted it onto dry ground.

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China: Blue Sheep Makes Daring Leap Across Rushing River in Hohhot

On September 14, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a blue sheep was stranded on a rock as strong currents rushed around it. It stood still for several moments, looking toward the opposite bank for a place to cross. After hesitating and shifting its position, it backed up slightly for a running start, then charged forward and jumped over the rushing water.

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India: Ronaldinho Arrives in Kochi Ahead of Exhibition Match Against India All Stars

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrived in Kochi, Kerala, ahead of the "Return of the Titans" exhibition match between Brazil Legends and India All Stars on Tuesday, September 22. Visuals show Ronaldinho arriving in the city as fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the former Brazil international. The Brazil Legends lineup includes Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and other former internationals, while India All Stars features several Kerala football icons.

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India: Injured Wild Elephant Roams Near Tea Gardens in Assam

An injured wild elephant was seen roaming the Bokial and Bogidhola tea garden areas near Numaligarh, Assam. Several other elephants were also spotted along nearby roads. Local residents and wildlife enthusiasts urged forest officials to check the animal's condition and provide medical care.

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South Korea: Shark Sighting Draws Crowds to North Port Waterfront Park in Busan

A 3.5-meter shark that entered a waterway at North Port Waterfront Park in Busan on September 18 has drawn large crowds. Authorities restricted evening access to the park from Monday as the shark remained in the channel for several days.

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Bangladesh: Multiple Explosions Reported Across Dhaka

Multiple cocktail bomb explosions were reported at several locations across Dhaka, followed by a fire involving an empty bus near Kafrul Police Station. Smoke was seen rising from busy streets as police responded to the incidents. One reported blast near Jatrabari Chowrasta injured an autorickshaw driver.

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Japan: Manhole Bursts With Water as Typhoon Dujuan Brings Heavy Rain

A powerful Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rain to a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, and flooding was reported in several areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special warning for landslides in Oshima Town in the Izu Islands. It also issued Level 2 to 4 heavy rain warnings across the Kanto-Koshin region. This video shows water forcefully gushing out of a manhole in Yokohama due to heavy rain.

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Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 3

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

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Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

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Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 2

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

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US: Storms Force Evacuation at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival

On Saturday, September 19, the second day of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta was evacuated and paused due to severe thunderstorms bringing lightning and hail, leading organizers to cancel several artists' performances. The bad weather also caused a ground stop for departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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India: Fire Engulfs Clothing Store in Kanpur

A fire broke out at a Max clothing store in Keshavpuram, Kanpur. Visuals show thick smoke filling the store as staff and customers evacuate. Firefighters arrived with several fire trucks and worked to contain the blaze. The cause and extent of damage remain under investigation.

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China: Residents Save Cat Left Hanging by Rope in Jiangxi

Residents in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, rescued a cat that was left dangling several stories up after a rope tied around its neck caught on a building's exterior wall on September 12, 2026, using a long pole to hook the rope, ease the pressure, and free the cat.

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China: Daring Rescue Frees Horse Stuck in Mud

Filmed on September 12, 2026, at the Yellow River Beach tourist area in Xinxiang, Henan, this video shows a horse stuck in a deep mud pit, unable to move on its own. A group of people gather to help, attaching ropes to the animal and pulling in unison, counting to three with each heave as they sink into the mud themselves. After several attempts, the horse is finally pulled free.

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UK: Pokémon Fans Line Up for 30th Anniversary Collection

Pokémon fans across the UK queued for hours outside shops on Wednesday, September 16, for the franchise's 30th anniversary collection, with several items selling out within minutes.

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Australia: Pokémon Fans Line Up for 30th Anniversary Collection

Pokémon fans across Australia lined up overnight for the franchise's 30th anniversary collection, with several items selling out within minutes.

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Spain: Cold Front Moves Into Murcia, Bringing Intense Downpour and Flooding

A cold front swept into Spain's Murcia region on Wednesday, September 9, triggering an intense downpour that dumped up to 44mm/h of rain on the El Reguerón-El Palmar area. The storm flooded streets and stranded vehicles across the city, prompting AEMET to issue orange warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several areas.

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Colombia: Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours.

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Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang

Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang Ling speaks at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2026, at which she said the ministry had summoned several French companies operating in China for talks.

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Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang

Chinese commerce ministry spokeswoman Huang Ling speaks at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Sept. 10, 2026, at which she said the ministry had summoned several French companies operating in China for talks.

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Colombia: Fallen Tree Snarls Traffic as Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours. A fallen tree blocked lanes on the Bucaramanga-Girón highway, causing major traffic jams, and roughly an hour of heavy rain flooded several roads, mostly in the city's southern area.

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Spain: Leftists and Far-Right Clash in Barcelona Ahead of Catalonia’s National Day

Left-wing pro-independence and anti-fascist demonstrators rallied outside Barcelona's Fossar de les Moreres on Thursday, September 10, opposing a gathering by the far-right party Aliança Catalana on the eve of Catalonia's National Day. Police separated the two groups, and several people were arrested amid the clashes.

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RECAP: Record Rain Swamps Nagoya, Central Japan

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Nagoya, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads across the city. The capital of Aichi Prefecture recorded 104.5 millimeters of rainfall in one hour, the highest ever recorded in the city, and the downpour forced widespread train suspensions that stranded commuters. An underpass at Nagoya Dome-mae Yada subway station was completely flooded, with floodwater cascading down a staircase, and columns of water were seen shooting several stories into the air after floodwater pressure forced open manhole covers.

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US: Massive Fire Erupts at Construction Site in South Bend, Indiana 2

A massive fire broke out early Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site of the four-story Diamond View Apartments in downtown South Bend. The South Bend Fire Department closed several surrounding streets as crews battled the blaze, and the cause and whether anyone was injured remained unclear.

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US: Massive Fire Erupts at Construction Site in South Bend, Indiana

A massive fire broke out early Tuesday, September 8, at the construction site of the four-story Diamond View Apartments in downtown South Bend. The South Bend Fire Department closed several surrounding streets as crews battled the blaze, and the cause and whether anyone was injured remained unclear.

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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: At Least Five Dead After Amazon Prime Air Plane Crashes at Miami Airport

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, striking several vehicles and catching fire. At least five people were killed and five others were injured, three of them critically. The crash triggered a ground stop and delayed about 250 flights. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, and Amazon confirmed the plane was one of its own, offering condolences to those affected.

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Argentina: Rare Graupel Storm Coats Bahía Blanca in White

A hailstorm and brief snowfall hit Bahía Blanca and surrounding areas in Argentina on Friday night, leaving a layer of white accumulation on streets and sidewalks for several minutes. Meteorologists identified the phenomenon as graupel, a soft, small ice pellet formed when raindrops freeze, distinguishing it from harder, more damaging hail.

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US: Cars Stuck as Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Plymouth, Michigan

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting a tornado warning and a severe flood warning across the region. This video, filmed on Thursday, shows a vehicle driving through water on a flooded road in Plymouth, Wayne County, along with several cars that got stuck.

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Canada: Toronto TTC Bus Floods on Submerged Road After Storm

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas. Several roads, including the Don Valley Parkway, were closed in the area due to flooding, and a TTC bus flooded while driving through a submerged road.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, 2nd from R) attends a disaster drill, jointly held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

A large-scale disaster drill is held in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) practices using an Automated External Defibrillator during a disaster drill, jointly held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

A large-scale disaster drill is held in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

A large-scale disaster drill is held in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) observes a joint disaster drill held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends a disaster drill, jointly held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. U.S. military personnel were also present at the drill to cooperate in medical relief activities.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during the closing ceremony of a disaster drill, jointly held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) sets up a tent during a disaster drill, jointly held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area jointly hold a disaster drill in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Medical relief activities are conducted in cooperation with U.S. military personnel in Japan during the drill.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area jointly hold a disaster drill in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Medical relief activities are conducted in cooperation with U.S. military personnel in Japan during the drill.

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UK: Yellow Weather Warning Hits Derbyshire as Storms Flood Roads

Severe thunderstorms swept across large parts of England and Wales on Thursday, August 27, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering all of Derbyshire. Heavy rain flooded several roads in the county, and some areas experienced temporary power cuts.

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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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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 6

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.