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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 7

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 6

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

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[Breaking News]Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12. (Kyodo)

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China: Tornado Sweeps Through Songmen Town After Typhoon

A tornado swept through Songmen Town in Wenling, Zhejiang, on August 10, hurling debris into the air near homes and fields after Typhoon Dolphin affected the region. Authorities issued a tornado risk alert for parts of Taizhou, urging residents to stay indoors.

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Greece: Wildfire Rages Through Halkidiki, Hundreds Evacuated by Sea

A major wildfire broke out Thursday, August 13, in Siviri, Halkidiki, threatening nearby Fourka and prompting hundreds of people to evacuate by sea. Two firefighters were hospitalized. According to reports, the fire may have started when a fallen tree struck power lines amid strong winds, though authorities have not confirmed the cause.

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Japan: Record Rain Submerges Vehicles as Fatalities Reported in Chiba

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the hazard lights of several nearly fully submerged cars flashing.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding, with vehicles abandoned on a street in Sakura City as local residents help direct traffic.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm 2

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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Sea goddess procession in Oma

A statue of the sea goddess Mazu, known as Maso or Tempi in Japan, mounted on a float is paraded through the fishing town of Oma in Aomori Prefecture on July 20, 2026.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: High Winds and Hail Hit D.C. Area, Grounding Flights and Downing Trees

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Washington, D.C. region on Monday, August 10, bringing high winds, torrential rain and hail. Fallen trees damaged homes and caused injuries in Montgomery County, while the storms knocked out power for tens of thousands of customers and triggered ground stops at the region's airports.

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US: High Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Canton, Georgia

A thunderstorm tore through a residential neighborhood in Canton, Georgia, on Saturday evening, August 8, bringing high winds and heavy rain. The video, recorded around 8:45 p.m., showed swaying trees and reduced visibility outside a home.

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Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12.

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Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12.

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Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12.

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China: Powerful Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Fierce Winds to Chengdu, Sichuan

A powerful storm swept through a busy commercial area of Chengdu, Sichuan during the morning rush hour on August 5, bringing torrential rain and level-9 winds that reduced visibility and sent water rushing along the roads. Authorities linked the severe convective weather to high temperatures and the urban heat island effect.

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US: Heavy Rain Pours Over Florida’s Withlacoochee River as Tropical Moisture Soaks State

Torrential rain fell over the Withlacoochee River in Yankeetown, Florida, on Friday afternoon, August 7, as tropical moisture moved through the state, bringing widespread downpours and a risk of localized flooding. This video shows sheets of rain pouring down over a riverside backyard and dock in Yankeetown at 2:57 p.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Rough Surf to Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows rough seas and large waves along the coast amid Typhoon Dolphin.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 9

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 10

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 7

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 8

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows banana trees being battered by gusty winds

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 6

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 4

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 5

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 2

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 3

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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China: Squirrel Runs Through Beijing Subway Train

On July 31, 2026, a small squirrel scurried through a subway train heading to Beijing's Fangshan district, surprising the tired, quiet passengers aboard. Believed to be a wild squirrel living near the station, it darted around briefly before disappearing. Chinese netizens found the unexpected rider amusing, calling it bold for exploring public transport.

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China: Basketball Player Crashes Through Glass Door

During an intense basketball match in Anhui province on July 13, 2026, a player in black chasing the ball failed to stop in time and crashed through a glass door, shattering it. Staff rushed to check on him after the impact. Viewers online called the accident painful to watch and urged greater safety awareness in sports.

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Japan: Performers Balance Towering Lanterns at Akita Kanto Festival

The Akita Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan's Tohoku region with roughly 270 years of history, opened Sunday, August 2, in central Akita City and runs through August 6. This year's event features 67 groups—38 neighborhood teams and 29 school and workplace teams—swaying 273 lantern-laden bamboo poles through the night sky in a prayer for a bountiful harvest, the poles representing rice stalks. The largest of the poles measure up to 12 meters long and weigh 50 kilograms, balanced skillfully by performers on their foreheads, palms, and other parts of the body.

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US: Man Rides Jet Ski Through Flooded Streets in Norfolk 2

A man was seen riding a jet ski through flooded roads in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region. The video was captured on Monticello Avenue.

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US: Man Rides Jet Ski Through Flooded Streets in Norfolk

A man was seen riding a jet ski through flooded roads in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region. The video was captured on Monticello Avenue.

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US: Man Struts Through Flooded Road in Norfolk, Virginia

A man was seen strutting through a flooded road in his swimwear or underwear in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through Southeast Arizona 2

A dust storm rolled through southeast Arizona on Monday, August 3, reducing visibility.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through Southeast Arizona

A dust storm rolled through southeast Arizona on Monday, August 3, reducing visibility.

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US: Storm Triggers Flash Flood Warning in Northern Virginia

On Sunday, August 2, a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, as a storm moved through the area.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Hits Western Pennsylvania With Heavy Rain

A tornado-warned storm moved through western Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 2, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

Colorful lantern floats are paraded through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

A colorful lantern float is paraded through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

A colorful lantern float is paraded through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Aomori Nebuta Festival in northeastern Japan

Dancers parade through the streets of the northeastern Japan city of Aomori with colorful lantern floats on Aug. 2, 2026, the first day of the six-day Aomori Nebuta Festival.

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Streetcar that survived Hiroshima A-bomb operates for guided tours

A streetcar that survived the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima is used for guided tours in the western Japan city on Aug. 2, 2026, ahead of the 81st anniversary on Aug. 6 of the World War II tragedy. Passengers taking part in the tour, available through the end of October mainly on Saturdays and Sundays, are given tablets that display the city's landscape immediately after the attack.