Lebanon: Smoke Rises From Bachoura, Beirut as Israeli Strikes Reported

Israeli airstrikes were reported in Beirut on Wednesday morning, March 18. This video captures smoke rising from the Bachoura neighborhood at around 5:30 a.m., seen from Clemenceau.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (L) and Paralympic mascot Milo are seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (L) and Paralympic mascot Milo are seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Milan.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Milan.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

China: Two Villagers Haul Monster 100kg Grouper Through Hainan Village

On October 27, 2025, in Hainan, located in southern China, two villagers were seen walking into town carrying a massive grouper tied to a wooden pole. The fish swung heavily between them as villagers gathered to watch. People marveled at the size of the catch, estimating it weighed more than one hundred kilograms. Such a giant grouper was extremely rare in the area. No one knew exactly how they managed to haul it in, but the impressive scene quickly drew admiration from the entire village.

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Iwate Prefecture city of Rikuzentakata, northeastern Japan, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami. The monument to the "Miracle Pine," the only tree that survived in a coastal forest flattened by the deadly tsunami can be seen in the background.

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Iwate Prefecture city of Rikuzentakata, northeastern Japan, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami. The monument to the "Miracle Pine," the only tree that survived in a coastal forest flattened by the deadly tsunami can be seen in the background.

US: Massive Ice Breakup Reported in Niagara River

Massive ice floes can be seen drifting and melting in the Niagara River. This clip was filmed from River Road in Ontario, about 10 minutes north of the falls.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is seen on March 5, 2026, in Verona, Italy, which is hosting the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening ceremony the following day.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is seen on March 5, 2026, in Verona, Italy, which is hosting the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening ceremony the following day.

China: Dog Seen Hanging From Moving Car in Jiangsu

On February 10, 2026, a video filmed in Jiangsu, eastern China, showed a car driving with a small dog hanging from its rear in a woven sack tied beneath the trunk. The filmer raised concerns about the dog’s safety, including possible exhaust exposure and the risk of injury in a rear-end collision, as the vehicle continued down the road.

UAE: Fire Breaks Out Near US Consulate in Dubai After Reported Drone Attack 2

Flames and black smoke were seen near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, March 3 after reported explosions and a suspected drone attack amid regional tensions.

UAE: Fire Breaks Out Near US Consulate in Dubai After Reported Drone Attack

Flames and black smoke were seen near the US Consulate in Dubai on Tuesday, March 3 after reported explosions and a suspected drone attack amid regional tensions.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

Composite photo shows a total lunar eclipse (from lower L to upper R) seen over Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above a statue of 19th century Tosa Domain samurai Takechi Hanpeita in Kochi, western Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

Composite photo shows a total lunar eclipse seen over Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

An emergency vehicle is seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Emergency vehicles are seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue

Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue

Participants of a Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue pose for a group photo in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, with host country Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi seen at the center. (Pool photo)

Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue

Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue

Participants of a Japan Pacific Islands Defense Dialogue pose for a group photo in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, with host country Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi seen at the center. (Pool photo)

US: Winter Storm Lashing North Dakota’s Capital, Blowing Snow Seen Across Bismarck

The Capital Region’s winter storm began on Tuesday night, February 17, as rain due to unseasonably mild temperatures. As the cold front pushed through, the precipitation transitioned to snow; Bismarck recorded a quarter-inch of rain followed by two inches of snowfall, while northern North Dakota saw significantly higher accumulations. The Bismarck-Mandan area remained under a Winter Weather Advisory through Wednesday night, February 18, as strong winds continued to cause hazardous blowing snow.

Unlikely Friendship: Cat and Pet Rat Play Together in China

On February 7, 2026, in Hebei, China, a domestic cat and a pet rat were seen playing and eating together peacefully, touching noses, chasing toys, and resting side by side, creating a heartwarming and unlikely friendship that quickly drew attention online.

US: New York Harbor Filled With Ice as Intense Cold Grips Region

A video captured New York Harbor, seen around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, almost completely filled with ice on Wednesday, February 11, with only a small channel remaining for ships.

China: Child Stomps in Frustration as Monkey Drinks His Iced Tea

On February 5, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a monkey startled a young boy by snatching his bottle of iced tea and drinking it. The boy was seen stomping his feet in anger and sobbing in frustration as the monkey finished the drink and walked away unbothered.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Mitsuki Ono (front row, 3rd from R) holds her women's snowboard halfpipe bronze medal during a photo session after the medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The three other Japanese snowboarders who competed in the halfpipe final can be seen in the front row -- Sena Tomita (4th from R), Rise Kudo (2nd from R) and Sara Shimizu (far R).

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

The moon is seen above the Olympic rings on Jan. 31, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, ahead of its hosting the Milan Cortina Olympics the following month.

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

A snowman with a Milan Cortina Olympic flag attached is seen in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026. Predazzo is hosting the ski jumping and Nordic combined events at the Winter Games.

Australia: Protesters and Police Clash Outside Sydney Town Hall Over Herzog’s Visit

Thousands of people across Australia protested Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit, with major rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart. Protesters gathered outside Sydney Town Hall clashed with police, resulting in several arrests. Officers used pepper spray and were seen shoving and using force to disperse the crowd during the confrontation.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Members of the Japanese figure skating team (L) are pictured on the podium after winning silver in the team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 8, 2026. Seen on the right is the U.S. team, which won gold.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Members of the U.S. figure skating team (R) celebrate on the podium after winning the team event gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 8, 2026. Seen on the left is Japan's team, which won silver.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (R) and her Paralympic counterpart Milo are seen ahead of the opening ceremony of the games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (R) and her Paralympic counterpart Milo are seen ahead of the opening ceremony of the games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (R) and her Paralympic counterpart Milo are seen ahead of the opening ceremony of the games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (R) and her Paralympic counterpart Milo are seen ahead of the opening ceremony of the games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.