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Japan: Sudden Thunderstorm Disrupts Food Event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area Friday afternoon, June 12. This footage was captured at the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, where a food event was underway. The video shows visitors rushing for shelter amid strong winds, with cardboard boxes being blown across the ground.

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Shanghai film festival

Photo taken in Shanghai on June 12, 2026, shows the venue for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which opened the same day. Japanese films, often featured at the event, will not be screened this year amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Shanghai film festival

Photo taken in Shanghai on June 12, 2026, shows the venue for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which opened the same day. Japanese films, often featured at the event, will not be screened this year amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Shanghai film festival

Photo taken in Shanghai on June 12, 2026, shows the venue for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which opened the same day. Japanese films, often featured at the event, will not be screened this year amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.

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Albania: Protesters Demand PM Resign Over Kushner-Backed Luxury Resort Project

Thousands rallied in the capital Tirana on Wednesday, June 10, in the largest protest yet against a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner near a protected wetland on the southern coast. This video shows demonstrators chanting "Rama, resign!" outside Prime Minister Edi Rama's office. The protests, dubbed the Flamingo Revolution, cite environmental concerns and a lack of transparency over the project.

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UK: Red Flares Set Off Over London in Suspected Arsenal Celebration

Flares were set off over London Sunday evening, June 7, starting small fires and damaging a local soccer field, according to reports. London Fire Brigade responded but fires had been extinguished before crews arrived. The cause remains unknown, though chants of "Championes" were heard, leading to speculation the flares were linked to Arsenal's success this season.

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Philippines: Jollibee Restaurant Caught on Camera Collapsing After Mindanao Quake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines on Monday, June 8, killing at least 38 and injuring nearly 500 people. This video captures the moment a Jollibee restaurant in General Santos City collapses after the quake.

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US: Crowd Boos Trump During National Anthem at NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

President Donald Trump was loudly booed by fans at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Monday, June 8, when shown on screens during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. This video shows the crowd booing at an outdoor watch party in Bryant Park during the game.

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China: Heavy Downpour Turns Streets Into Waterlogged Scenes in Langfang, Hebei

This is the shocking moment that a torrential rainstorm battered Langfang in China, flooding city roads as sheets of rain poured down and turned the streets into waterlogged scenes. On June 4, 2026, in Langfang, Hebei, the video captured heavy rain lashing the city as water covered the road surface. Rain poured down with great force, while the flooded streets reflected the scale of the downpour.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao 2

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, triggering a tsunami warning and causing widespread damage across the region, including building collapses. At least 32 deaths and more than 200 injuries were confirmed. This video shows the damaged Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Buhangin.

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Philippines: Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Mindanao

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, June 8, triggering a tsunami warning and causing widespread damage across the region, including building collapses. At least 12 deaths and more than 100 injuries were confirmed, according to the Office of Civil Defense. This video shows the evacuation at Little Baguio Elementary School in Mindanao.

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US: Knicks Fans Fill NYC Streets After Game 2 Win Over Spurs

New York Knicks fans took to the streets of New York City on Friday night, June 5, after their team held off the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. This video shows fans in the West Village celebrating at a watch party where the game was projected onto the side of a building.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 5

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Toyohashi, Aichi.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 3

This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Takamatsu city on Tuesday night, June 2. Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to wide areas of Japan, making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 4

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Okazaki, Aichi.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Kanto Region, Triggering Flood Alerts 2

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings and evacuation orders for multiple areas, including Tokyo, and landslide warnings across several prefectures. This video shows the Megurogawa River in Tokyo swollen by heavy rainfall.

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China: Towering Wall of Dust Engulfs Highway as Driver Passes Through Sandstorm in Qinghai

Filmed in Haixi, Qinghai, on September 19, 2025, this video shows a driver entering a massive sandstorm on a remote desert highway. A towering wall of dust engulfs the road, reducing visibility to near zero and turning the surroundings orange as vehicles proceed slowly with their lights on. After several minutes inside the storm, the driver emerges beneath clear blue skies, capturing the dramatic contrast between the sandstorm and the calm conditions beyond.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 2

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1, before moving northeast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to southern Kyushu. This video shows a tree knocked down by strong winds in Kikaijima.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. This video shows a tree knocked down by strong winds in Nago, Okinawa.

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France: Chaos Erupts Nationwide After PSG’s Champions League Win 2

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, triggered widespread unrest across France, with more than 400 arrests, cars set ablaze, shops vandalized, and a group attempting to storm a police station. This video shows fireworks shooting into the air and flying around in Paris.

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Ireland: Aftermath of Gorse Fire Leaves Bray Head Hillside Blackened

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area. This video shows the burned Bray Head on May 31.

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Spain: Thick Fog Shrouds Barcelona Beach in Late May

Dense fog blanketed Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, May 30, reducing visibility across the city. This video shows the low-visibility conditions.

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Kelp harvesting season begins in Hokkaido

Harvested kelp is unloaded from a fishing vessel at a port in Nemuro on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 1, 2026. Japanese fishing vessels started harvesting the seaweed the same day in waters around Kaigara Island of the Russian-held Habomai islet group off Nemuro Peninsula as this year's harvesting season began.

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Kelp harvesting season begins in Hokkaido

Japanese fishing vessels harvest kelp in waters around Kaigara Island of the Russian-held Habomai islet group off Nemuro Peninsula in Nemuro on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 1, 2026. The vessels started harvesting the seaweed in the waters the same day as this year's harvesting season began.

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Kelp harvesting season begins in Hokkaido

Fishing industry officials wave to vessels as they depart from a port in Nemuro on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 1, 2026, to harvest kelp in waters around Kaigara Island of the Russian-held Habomai islet group off Nemuro Peninsula. Japanese fishing vessels started harvesting the seaweed in the waters the same day as this year's harvesting season began.

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France: Chaos Erupts Nationwide After PSG’s Champions League Win

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, triggered widespread unrest across France, with more than 400 arrests, cars set ablaze, shops vandalized, and a group attempting to storm a police station. This video shows fireworks shooting into the air and flying around in Paris.

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Netherlands: Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Damaging Winds to Multiple Provinces 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Netherlands on Friday, May 29, bringing hail, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts, with Code Orange warnings issued for multiple provinces. The storms also caused lightning-sparked house fires in Zoetermeer, with no injuries reported. This video shows fallen trees after the storm in Klijndijk, Drenthe.

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US: Arrests Made Outside Delaney Hall as ICE-Protester Standoff Enters Sixth Day

Two people were arrested late Tuesday outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, as confrontations between ICE agents and demonstrators entered a sixth day. The Department of Homeland Security said the pair were charged with assaulting federal officers, while the person who filmed this video claimed on social media that one of those arrested was a medic.

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US: Knicks Clinch NBA Finals Berth, Fans Pour Into NYC Streets to Celebrate 3

Knicks fans spilled into the streets of New York City on Monday night, May 25, celebrating outside Madison Square Garden after the team clinched its first NBA Finals berth in 27 years. A packed watch party at Radio City Music Hall was also on its feet as the final buzzer sounded. This video shows crowds of fans celebrating the victory in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

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UK: Arsenal Fans Pack Pubs to Watch Final Premier League Match Against Crystal Palace

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, May 24, in the final Premier League match of the season, with the Gunners clinching the title for the first time in 22 years. This video shows the Arsenal fans packed the pub, The Twelve Pins, in Finsbury Park.

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China: Corgi Rides Highway in Rooftop Bucket in Liaoning

On May 2, 2026 Liaoning Province, while the shooter was driving on the highway, two items are firmly fixed on the roof, including a grey travel bag and a blue plastic bucket. When looking closely, people are surprised to find a cute corgi head sticking out of the blue bucket. It is really admirable to see the creative idea of the pet owner. This special way of arrangement can keep the dog warm during the trip, take good care of its daily needs, limit its range of movement effectively, and even help relieve its carsickness perfectly. It is truly a thoughtful and unique travel solution for pet dogs.

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Trinidad and Tobago: SpaceX Starship V3 Passing Over Caribbean Skies

SpaceX's newly upgraded Starship V3 megarocket successfully launched from Starbase, Texas on Friday, May 22, completing its debut test flight after a one-day delay caused by a stuck hydraulic pin on the launch pad. This video shows the rocket flying over Trinidad and Tobago.

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Greece: Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Flotilla Detainees Outside Israeli Embassy

On May 21, 2026, pro-Palestine demonstrators marched from Eleftherias Park to the Israeli Embassy in Athens, demanding solidarity with detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists, an end to cooperation with Israel, and freedom for Palestine. This video shows a large Palestinian flag draped from a building near the Israeli Embassy, with people on top lighting flares.

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China: Pet Fish Tucks Itself Into Favorite Leaf Bed in Hebei

This is the adorable moment that a pet fish in China insisted on swimming onto a leaf before going to sleep, leaving viewers amused by its bedtime routine. On May 6, 2026, in Hebei, China, the video captured a small fish carefully swimming around its tank before finally settling itself onto a leaf floating in the water. Instead of resting freely in the tank, the fish appeared determined to find its favorite “bed” before falling asleep. The footage showed the tiny creature slowly approaching the leaf and adjusting its body position several times as if trying to get comfortable. After finding the right spot, the fish remained motionless on top of the leaf, looking as though it had peacefully drifted off to sleep. The video ended with the fish quietly resting on the leaf while the water around it remained still.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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China: Delivery Rider Surfs Through Flooded Streets Bouncing on Scooter in Zhengzhou

This impressive video was filmed in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on May 16, 2026. After a heavy downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, streets were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, bringing traffic to a standstill. One fearless delivery rider refused to let the flood stop him. Standing with both feet on the scooter seat, he grips the brakes and throttle tightly. The scooter glides like a tiny motorboat through the water, while he bounces forward like a frog, bravely delivering packages in the flooded streets.

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US: Drivers Navigate Smoke-Filled Roads as Bain Fire Burns in Riverside County, California

This video was filmed from a car driving through a road filled with smoke from the Bain Fire burning in Riverside County, California. The wildfire broke out in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents.

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Canada: Shoppers Take Shelter at Costco During Tornado-Warned Storm in Ontario

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Ontario, Canada, on May 18 and 19, killing one person near Huntsville and causing widespread damage including downed trees and power outages. Tornado warnings were issued in southwestern Ontario, including Hamilton and London, prompting widespread emergency alerts. This video shows shoppers taking shelter inside South London Costco as strong winds and rain battered the area.

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US: Two Brush Fires Break Out in Naples, Florida

Two wildfires broke out in Naples, Florida, on Monday, May 18. The fires spread rapidly, producing large plumes of smoke. One fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fanned by stormy gusts, burned 650 acres, but was 85% extinguished as of Tuesday. Another fire in Golden Gate Estates burned 135 acres but is now completely out. THis video was captured in South Naples on the way home from Marco Island Monday afternoon.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following this season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 20, 2026.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyagi, Shinkansen Service Suspended

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, May 15, with no tsunami threat. The Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. This video was filmed inside a suspended Shinkansen after the earthquake.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyagi, Shinkansen Service Suspended 2

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, May 15, with no tsunami threat. The Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. This video shows light shaking during the earthquake in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture.

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Japan: Rising Temperatures Bring Surge in Bear Sightings Near Residential Areas 2

As spring temperatures rose, bears in Japan emerged from hibernation and ventured closer to human settlements in search of food, with sightings reported one after another, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay alert. This video was captured in Joetsu, Niigata on May 13, 2026.

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Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks at a press conference at the parliament building in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, commenting on a report that Japan is considering exporting the Type 88 surface-to-ship missile system to the Philippines. Koizumi said nothing has been decided at this point.

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Japan: Rising Temperatures Bring Surge in Bear Sightings Near Residential Areas

As spring temperatures rose, bears in Japan emerged from hibernation and ventured closer to human settlements in search of food, with sightings reported one after another, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay alert. This video was captured at Natsui Community Center in Iwate on Friday, May 15.

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Canada: Blowing Dust Reduces Visibility Along Alberta Highway Amid Wind Warning

Blowing dust reduced visibility across parts of Alberta on May 14, as Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Wind Warning for a large swath of the province. This video was captured from a car driving on Highway 21 south of Trochu, central Alberta.

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Austria: Four Protesters Removed From Eurovision Arena During Israel’s Performance

Four audience members were removed from Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle during the Eurovision Song Contest first semi-final on Tuesday, May 12, after chants of "Stop the genocide" were heard as Israel's Noam Bettan performed. Despite the protests, Bettan qualified for Saturday's grand final. This video was recorded after Israel's performance.

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US: Several Tornadoes Including EF3 Tear Through Mississippi, Leaving Trail of Damage 2

Several tornadoes, including an EF3, ripped through Mississippi on Wednesday, May 6, spawned by supercell thunderstorms and triggering a tornado emergency. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that 17 people were injured and more than 300 homes were damaged across several counties, with no deaths reported. This video shows the damaged area in Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, which was flattened by the tornadoes.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction. This video shows volcanic ash covering the streets of nearby areas.

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Canada: Another Grey Whale Spotted in Vancouver’s English Bay, Drawing Large Crowds

A whale was spotted in English Bay, Vancouver, on Thursday, drawing large crowds to the shoreline. It remains unclear whether the animal is the same grey whale that made headlines earlier this week after colliding with a jet ski near Stanley Park. That whale was last seen Tuesday, swimming out to sea and reported to be unharmed.