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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Kansas City and Surrounding Areas

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and winds to Kansas City and surrounding areas early Monday morning, April 27.

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Turkey: Sudden Hailstorm Blankets Elazig in White, Causing Damage 2

A sudden and intense hailstorm struck Elazig on Sunday evening, April 26, blanketing streets, vehicles, and rooftops in white and causing significant damage to agricultural fields including vineyards and gardens.

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Turkey: Large Hail Blankets Streets as Severe Storm Batters Gaziantep

A hailstorm struck Gaziantep in the evening, with hailstones the size of walnuts blanketing streets, prompting residents to shelter their vehicles. Heavy rain caused flooding across roads throughout the city, with downpours continuing to affect the area.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - A wildfire burns in a mountainous area in the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, prompting local authorities to urge over 1,000 residents to evacuate. Another fire broke out in the same town earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Accommodation facilities for Asian Games, Asian Para Games

NAGOYA, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - Video taken in Nagoya on April 23, 2026, shows the interior of container housing to be used for athletes during the Asian Games and Asian Para Games to be held in the central Japan city in the fall. (Kyodo)

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Turkey: Sudden Hailstorm Blankets Elazig in White, Causing Damage

A sudden and intense hailstorm struck Elazig on Sunday evening, April 26, blanketing streets, vehicles, and rooftops in white and causing significant damage to agricultural fields including vineyards and gardens.

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows, from right to left: Ryo Nagase, Head of Compliance at Prudential Life Insurance; Yasuhiro Akiyama, Executive Vice President of Prudential Life Insurance; Hiromitsu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at Prudential Life Insurance; and Satoru Yoshida, Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Holdings of Japan.=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Prudential Life Insurance: Press Briefing on the Suspension of Sales Activities

Prudential Life Insurance press briefing regarding the suspension of sales activities. The photo shows, from right to left: Ryo Nagase, Head of Compliance at Prudential Life Insurance; Yasuhiro Akiyama, Executive Vice President of Prudential Life Insurance; Hiromitsu Tokumaru, President of Prudential Life Insurance; Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at Prudential Life Insurance; and Satoru Yoshida, Chief Operating Officer of Prudential Holdings of Japan.=April 22,2026,Tokyo

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani slides to second base after hitting a double off Chicago Cubs starter Shota Imanaga (18) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to second base after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a double in the fifth inning of a baseball game against Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) slides to steal second base in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) slides to steal second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw tries to reach the ball in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) slides to steal second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw tries to reach the ball in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) slides to steal second base as Chicago Cubs second baseman Matt Shaw tries to reach the ball in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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China: Kitchen Gas Explosion Caught on Camera in Guangxi

On February 3, 2026, in Guangxi, a video recorded a sudden kitchen accident. The homeowner was cooking when the gas stove knob was turned to an excessively high setting. As the person lifted a metal pan to stir the food, a flame suddenly surged upward. Escaped gas in the air ignited instantly, producing a strong burst of fire.

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China: Yellow Rainstorm Warning Issued as Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Chongqing

On April 19, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured pedestrians struggling to move forward along a rain-soaked road as heavy rain lashed the city. According to local authorities, a yellow rainstorm warning had been issued across the municipality, with forecasts indicating intense rainfall in several districts and counties.

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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot stands with Japan Airlines staff in front of a JAL plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. JAL will test the use of such robots for ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot pushes a cargo container during a media demonstration at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. Japan Airlines will test the use of such robots at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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Narita airport crowded with travelers

People form a long queue at a security checkpoint at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on April 25, 2026. Many head off on trips in Japan's Golden Week holiday period from late April to early May.

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives: April 2026 Regular General Meeting

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives’ Regular General Meeting for April 2026. The photo shows, from right to left, Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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The Japan Association of Corporate Executives: April 2026 Regular General Meeting

The Japan Association of Corporate Executives’ Regular General Meeting for April 2026. The photo shows, from right to left, Akio Yamaguchi, Representative Director of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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Nojima and Hitachi Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Nojima and Hitachi, Ltd. The photo shows, from right to left, Hiroshi Nojima, President of Nojima, and Noriharu Amiya, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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Nojima and Hitachi Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Nojima and Hitachi, Ltd. The photo shows, from right to left, Hiroshi Nojima, President of Nojima, and Noriharu Amiya, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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Nojima and Hitachi Joint Press Conference

Joint press conference by Nojima and Hitachi, Ltd. The photo shows, from right to left, Hiroshi Nojima, President of Nojima, and Noriharu Amiya, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Hitachi, Ltd.=April 21,2026,Tokyo

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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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China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

An electric signboard on the Sanriku Expressway near the Otsuchi interchange in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, informs drivers of the closure of a section as wildfires continue to rage near the expressway on April 27, 2026, following its outbreak five days before.

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Int'l confab on nuclear safety at Chernobyl nuclear plant

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to the press ahead of an international conference on nuclear safety and recovery at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26, 2026, the 40th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear accident at the plant.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Photo shows corrugated carboard beds in a temporary evacuation center in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 26, 2026, as a wildfire continues to rage in the northeastern Japan town.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A wildfire continues to rage near an expressway intersection in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on the evening of April 26, 2026.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

ISE, Japan, April 21 Kyodo - Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Accident at Tokyo amusement park

TOKYO, Japan, April 22 Kyodo - Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (R) throws to first baseman Lenyn Sosa (L) after fielding a grounder by Angel Martinez (C) of the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026. Martinez was called out after the Blue Jays challenged the initial call.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki is pictured after allowing a solo home run to Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cub in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki is pictured after allowing a solo home run to Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cub in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki allows a solo home run to Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (L) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a grounder by Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (L) prepares to throw to first base after fielding a grounder by Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads to first base after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.