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Suspect at large after attacking boy in Tokyo

Police officers are pictured near the scene where a high school student was allegedly struck on the head with a hammer by a man in Fussa, western Tokyo, on April 29, 2026. The man barricaded himself inside his home after the incident but was no longer inside the residence when officers entered.

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Suspect at large after attacking boy in Tokyo

Police officers are pictured near the scene where a high school student was allegedly struck on the head with a hammer by a man in Fussa, western Tokyo, on April 29, 2026. The man barricaded himself inside his home after the incident but was no longer inside the residence when officers entered.

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Suspect at large after attacking boy in Tokyo

A police officer patrols near the scene where a high school student was allegedly struck on the head with a hammer by a man in Fussa, western Tokyo, on April 29, 2026. The man barricaded himself inside his home after the incident but was no longer inside the residence when officers entered.

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Suspect at large after attacking boy in Tokyo

A police officer investigates the scene where a high school student was allegedly struck on the head with a hammer by a man in Fussa, western Tokyo, on April 29, 2026. The man barricaded himself inside his home after the incident but was no longer inside the residence when officers entered.

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China: Pair of Two-Headed Turtles Face Each Other Through Glass

On April 23, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video recorded a rare scene involving two two-headed turtles. The owner held a small purple two-headed turtle in hand and brought it close to the glass enclosure of a much larger one. Inside the glass, the bigger two-headed turtle was also purple and stared directly at the smaller turtle. The size difference between them created a strong visual contrast. The larger turtle remained still while watching the small one, making the meeting look unusually intense. The small turtle stayed in the owner’s hand as the two faced each other across the glass. Chinese viewers commented that it is not easy for a two-headed turtle to grow so large. Many described it as rare and said it should be carefully raised.

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China: Ice Slowly Forms Over Flowing Water, Creating Natural Topographic Map

This is the mesmerizing moment that a thin sheet of ice slowly take shape, revealing flowing water beneath and turning an ordinary surface into something that looked like a natural contour map. On February 8, 2026, in Henan, China, the video captured a quiet winter scene as a fragile layer of ice formed over shallow water. The camera showed the surface changing minute by minute, with clear channels still moving underneath while the top gradually stiffened. Ripples traced soft lines, and the freezing process followed the subtle height differences of the ground, creating patterns that resembled the lines on a topographic chart. As the cold tightened its grip, the translucent sheet thickened, and the movement below became slower and more deliberate. The contrast between motion and stillness made the process easy to follow, and the viewer could see where water continued to run and where it had already been sealed by ice.

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China: Copycat? Missing Pet Cat Found “Hatching” Eggs Alongside Hens in Guizhou

On April 18, 2026, in Guizhou, a video recorded a pet owner searching around the house for a missing cat. The cat was eventually found inside a paper box lined with straw. The male cat was lying there completely still, as if guarding something. Nearby, two other boxes each contained a hen sitting on eggs, which appeared to explain the scene. Once the owner looked more closely and lifted the cat’s paws, two eggs were revealed underneath. The cat had apparently settled into the straw and copied the hens by sitting over the eggs as if trying to hatch them.

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Scene from Beirut

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 19 Kyodo - Video taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks. (Kyodo)

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US: FBI Raids California Home of White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Suspect

On Saturday night, April 25, FBI agents swarmed a Torrance, California home on Gramercy Avenue linked to 31-year-old Cole Allen, the suspect accused of opening fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees.

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US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees. This video shows a person on the ground outside the venue with USSS.

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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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China: Vendor Struggles to Hold Snack Cart During Strong Winds in Chengdu

On April 19, 2026, in Chengdu, located in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, a video recorded severe wind caused by strong convective weather. On a city street, a snack vendor selling corn nearly lost control of his food cart as powerful gusts pushed it sideways. The man rushed to grab the cart and hold it in place. Another person quickly came over to help, and together they managed to keep the cart from being blown away completely. Even so, the wind still caused damage nearby. A chair was blown over, and another stall was knocked down, with one of the table legs breaking in the process. The whole scene looked chaotic as the gusts continued moving through the area.

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China: Runaway Pig Halts Highway Traffic in Xi’an

A highway in Xi'an was brought to a standstill — not by an accident, but by a large pig on the road. Traffic police officers attempted to catch it with a rope, but the animal bolted toward the roadside. Officers then surrounded it together, turning the highway into an unexpected chase scene until the situation was brought under control.

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US: Explosion and Fire Erupt at Oil Well Site in Nacogdoches County, Texas

An explosion and fire were reported at an oil well site in southern Nacogdoches County, Texas late Monday, April 20. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all workers have been accounted for and evacuated. Emergency response teams are on scene, and nearby residents are being evacuated as a precaution.

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China: Young Shepherd Boy Carries Lamb Across Stream in Guizhou

On April 6, 2026, in Bijie, Guizhou, a video captured a ten-year-old shepherd boy carefully stepping across a stream using scattered stones while holding a lamb securely in his arms. The boy moved slowly to keep his balance, showing patience and care as he ensured the young animal stayed safe from the flowing water. Behind him, the lamb’s mother trailed closely, appearing attentive and unwilling to leave her offspring, while a small dog accompanied them, adding to the pastoral scene.

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Mexico: Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured

A gunman opened fire at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico on Monday, April 20, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least six others before taking his own life. Four victims were struck by gunshots and two others were injured from falls as visitors fled the scene. Authorities seized a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the site.

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Mexico: Deadly Shooting at Teotihuacán Pyramids Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Injured 2

A gunman opened fire at the popular Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico on Monday, April 20, killing a Canadian woman and injuring at least six others before taking his own life. Four victims were struck by gunshots and two others were injured from falls as visitors fled the scene. Authorities seized a firearm, a bladed weapon, and live cartridges at the site.

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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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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut, Lebanon, following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on April 16, 2026, shows a damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following Russian drone attacks.

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Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on April 16, 2026, shows a severely damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following Russian drone attacks.

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China: Border Collie Hangs Half Its Body Out of Owner’s Scooter and Runs Along in Henan

On January 9, 2026, in Xinzheng, Henan, the video captured a humorous street scene where a border collie stuck half of its body out of its owner’s electric scooter. With its two front paws touching the ground, the dog ran in sync with the moving vehicle, appearing as if it was helping to power the scooter forward.

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China: Surreal ‘Sky City’ Illusion Stuns Onlookers in Ngari, Tibet

On April 5, 2026, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, a video captured a surreal daytime scene where what appeared to be high-rise buildings emerged above the horizon. The structures seemed to hover in mid-air, partially obscured by layers of mist and clouds, creating the illusion of a distant city suspended in the sky.

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China: Men Refuse to Give Up Their BBQ as Hailstorm Batters Guiyang

On March 31, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a video captured an unusual yet relaxed scene as a violent downpour and hail swept through the area. Yet despite the bad weather, two men firmly gripped their barbecue table to prevent it from being washed away.

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China: Guangdong Night Sky Glows in Shade of Purple

On March 31, 2026, in Guangdong, a video captured a breathtaking scene where the night sky suddenly turned a vivid shade of purple.

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China: Elderly Man Drives Burning Tractor Through Night Roads in Shanxi

On April 5, 2026, in Shanxi, a video captured a dangerous nighttime scene in which an elderly man drove a four-wheeled tractor while the goods on the vehicle were visibly on fire. As the tractor moved forward, flames fell from the back, forming a continuous line of fire along the road.

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US: Semi-Truck and Passenger Vehicle Collide in North Las Vegas

A semi-truck and passenger vehicle collided Thursday afternoon, April 8, near W. Carey Avenue and Simmons Street in North Las Vegas. Emergency crews responded to the scene as police and fire crews investigated the crash. Simmons Street was temporarily closed in both directions between Carey and Evans avenues.

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China: Powerful Icy Floodwaters Surge Through River Channel at Kanas Scenic Area

A sudden surge of icy floodwater tore through a river channel at Kanas Scenic Area in Altay, Xinjiang, on January 6, 2026. The footage captured powerful mountain floodwaters rushing downstream with tremendous force, carrying large chunks of ice that collided and churned as they sped through the channel. The fast-moving icy current swept relentlessly through the riverbed, with floating ice blocks crashing against each other in a churning, hazardous torrent. The dramatic scene unfolded after a group of tourists had crossed a safety barrier to take photos in the riverbed moments before the floodwaters struck.

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UK: Tate Modern in London Evacuated After Suspicious Package Found

The Tate Modern in London was evacuated Tuesday after a suspicious package was discovered at the popular museum, prompting a large emergency services response. Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the scene on Bankside, with the nearby Millennium Bridge also evacuated as a precaution.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a laboratory of Iran's prestigious Shahid Beheshti University left in ruin following U.S. and Israeli missile attacks.

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Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on April 4, 2026, shows a general hospital whose outer walls were blown off in Tehran following missile attacks.