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China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 4

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 3

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown 2

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Construction workers evacuated safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The cause of the fire was under investigation with construction workers evacuating safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Valentine’s Night Rocket Launch Streaks Across Southern California Sky

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Valentine’s Day night, sending 24 Starlink satellites into orbit and lighting up the Southern California sky.

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CALCIO - Serie A - Juventus FC vs AS Roma

Sky Sports pundit Alessandro Del Piero during the match of 16th day of the Serie A Championship between F.C. Juventus and A.S.Roma at the Allianz Stadium on Dec 20, 2025 in Turin, Italy. during Juventus FC vs AS Roma, Italian soccer Serie A match in Torino, Italy, December 20 2025

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Farmers Mobilize Against Macron In Toulouse - France

A banner, Les Ultras de l’A69, with a cloudy blue sky in the background. Farmers from the Occitanie region had been gathering in Montaudran, south of Toulouse, since early in the day. Regional mobilization of farmers for Macron s visit to Toulouse. Mercosur, Pac, Fertilizer taxes. The young farmers gave an appointment to all farmers, to defend the agricultural world. France, Toulouse on November 12, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mid-Autumn Festival Moon - China

This photo taken on October 6, 2025 shows a full moon over the sky in Kunshan, east China's Jiangsu Province. Monday marks this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. People across China admire the full moon to celebrate the traditional holiday. Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mid-Autumn Festival Moon - China

This photo taken on October 6, 2025 shows a full moon over the sky in Zhangpu County, southeast China's Fujian Province. Monday marks this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. People across China admire the full moon to celebrate the traditional holiday. Photo by Lin Duhong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mid-Autumn Festival Moon - China

This photo taken on October 6, 2025 shows a full moon over the sky in Shantou, south China's Guangdong Province. Monday marks this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. People across China admire the full moon to celebrate the traditional holiday. Photo by Yao Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

(Fireworks illuminate the sky during an international fireworks display contest in Macao, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Ganjiang River in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Wan Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

(Fireworks illuminate the sky during an international fireworks display contest in Macao, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Ganjiang River in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Wan Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

(Fireworks illuminate the sky during an international fireworks display contest in Macao, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Ganjiang River in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Wan Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

Fireworks celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China illuminate the sky over Ganjiang River in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Wan Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Tourism During National Day In China - China

(Fireworks illuminate the sky during an international fireworks display contest in Macao, south China, Oct. 1, 2025. Photo by Cheong Kam Ka/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Lightning Storm Brightens Up Night Sky of San Jose, CA

After a day of extreme heat, a "cutoff low-pressure system" moved up the coast, causing a dramatic weather shift in the Bay Area on Wednesday, September 24. The storm brought thunderstorms and lightning, impacting the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Jose area, where a specific weather alert had been in effect on Thursday morning, September 25.

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The flag-guarding echelon is pictured in the sky over Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. (Photo by Liu Yin/Xinhua Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Doves are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Pigeons and balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Pigeons and balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Pigeons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Spectators take photos as pigeons and balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Balloons and pigeons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Balloons and pigeons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Pigeons and balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Pigeons and balloons are released into the sky over Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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