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1 month after Kumamoto quake

A damaged gravestone remains toppled in Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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France: Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Damage Homes Across Hérault 2

Violent thunderstorms swept through France's Hérault department Monday evening, damaging 46 homes, injuring two people and prompting nearly 180 emergency responses, according to fire officials. The storm hit the region between roughly 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning and powerful wind gusts that toppled trees and damaged buildings across the department.

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France: Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Damage Homes Across Hérault

Violent thunderstorms swept through France's Hérault department Monday evening, damaging 46 homes, injuring two people and prompting nearly 180 emergency responses, according to fire officials. The storm hit the region between roughly 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning and powerful wind gusts that toppled trees and damaged buildings across the department.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power 2

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 4

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 3

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Severe Storms Topple Power Poles Along Highway in Columbus, Ohio

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing damage while leaving nearly 100,000 residents without power. The video shows toppled power poles, some bent in half, on the side Interstate 71 along Lou Berliner Sports Park in Columbus.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. In Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, a large tree, roughly 1 meter in diameter and 18 meters tall, snapped at its base and blocked a road and sidewalk near JR Utsunomiya Station's west exit, apparently due to strong winds from the typhoon. No injuries were reported there, according to city officials and fire authorities.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture 2

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. A fallen tree was reported on the Tohoku Expressway in Tochigi, causing a partial closure of the highway.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds 3

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds 2

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin’s Strong Winds Halt Scooter Rider, Topple Bike in New Taipei

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles. This video shows a scooter rider unable to move forward against strong gusts in Linkou District, New Taipei City, before the scooter toppled over on the morning of Sunday, August 9, as high winds continued to batter the region.

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

YATSUSHIRO, Japan, July 29 Kyodo - A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a torii gate at a shrine lying toppled in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a toppled dog statue at Yatsushiro Gu shrine in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, a day after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture and its vicinity.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes as Freezer Crashes Down in Xi’an

On June 29, 2026, a food stall owner in Xi'an, Shaanxi, narrowly escaped injury after standing up from his seat moments before a large freezer toppled forward, crashing down onto the exact spot where he had been sitting.

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Belgium: Severe Storms Batter Brussels, Flooding Streets and Toppling Trees Overnight

Severe thunderstorms swept through Brussels overnight Saturday, June 27 into Sunday, June 28, prompting firefighters to respond to around 120 emergency calls by midday Sunday, as flooding submerged streets in Laeken and strong winds toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods including Anderlecht and Jette. Earlier Saturday evening, authorities had closed regional parks and the Sonian Forest and canceled the Couleur Café music festival due to orange-level storm warnings.

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Italy: Powerful Downburst Caught on Camera Felling Tree in Friuli Venezia Giulia

A powerful supercell storm swept through the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy on Monday evening, June 22, generating downbursts and tornadoes that unroofed homes in Basiliano, uprooted trees in Tavagnacco, and knocked out power across Codroipo and surrounding areas in the provinces of Udine, Pordenone, and Gorizia. The footage shows a tree more than 50 years old being toppled by a powerful downburst in Varmo, Udine.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Wisconsin Battered by Severe Storms With Damaging Winds and Widespread Outages

Severe storms swept through Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10, bringing damaging winds and leaving thousands without power. A wind gust of 94 mph was reported in Oshkosh, where strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines. In southern Wisconsin, roofs and parts of buildings were ripped off, with some structures completely destroyed. No tornadoes have been confirmed despite several warnings being issued.

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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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Powerful typhoon hits Japan

Photo taken on June 2, 2026, shows a toppled tree, highlighting impact of typhoon Jangmi in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

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China: Toddler and Lamb Share Playful Moment With Toy Horse in Qinghai

On May 14, 2026, a video captured a heartwarming moment in a pasture in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. A toddler, no more than one or two years old, was playing with a toy horse when a small lamb trotted over and began playfully headbutting it. Each time the toy toppled over, the child patiently stood it back up — only for the lamb to knock it down again, turning the exchange into a gentle, lighthearted game between the two.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Commission Head Office - Bangladesh

A view of the Election Commission's head office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 07, 2026, follows the announcement of the parliamentary elections and the July National Charter referendum. Bangladesh holds national polls on February 12, the country's first parliamentary election since a student-led uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

Rocks, tree branches, and a toppled charity box remain on a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

Rocks, tree branches, and a toppled charity box remain on a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: 25-Story Hotel Toppled in Controlled Blast in Chongqing

On May 25, 2025, a video captured the controlled demolition of the 25-story Huatiel Hotel at Caiyuanba Railway Station in Chongqing, China. Using precision explosives installed on the lower floors, the structure collapsed backward within seconds, sending up a massive cloud of dust while neighboring buildings remained completely intact.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Syrians Demonstrate For National Unity - Idlib

Activists and residents hold Syrian and HTS flags and placards containing slogans that affirm national unity during a demonstration in a square in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2025. The demonstration marked the one-year anniversary of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in just eleven days. Demonstrators showed their rejection of any attempts to divide Syrian territory and called for maintaining sovereignty. Similar protests erupted across Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrians Demonstrate For National Unity - Idlib

Activists and residents hold Syrian and HTS flags and placards containing slogans that affirm national unity during a demonstration in a square in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2025. The demonstration marked the one-year anniversary of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in just eleven days. Demonstrators showed their rejection of any attempts to divide Syrian territory and called for maintaining sovereignty. Similar protests erupted across Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrians Demonstrate For National Unity - Idlib

A man attends an interview with a reporter during a demonstration in a square in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2025. The demonstration marked the one-year anniversary of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in just eleven days. Demonstrators showed their rejection of any attempts to divide Syrian territory and called for maintaining sovereignty. Similar protests erupted across Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrians Demonstrate For National Unity - Idlib

Activists and residents hold Syrian and HTS flags and placards containing slogans that affirm national unity during a demonstration in a square in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2025. The demonstration marked the one-year anniversary of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in just eleven days. Demonstrators showed their rejection of any attempts to divide Syrian territory and called for maintaining sovereignty. Similar protests erupted across Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrians Demonstrate For National Unity - Idlib

A phone records activists and residents holding Syrian and HTS flags and placards containing slogans that affirm national unity during a demonstration in a square in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2025. The demonstration marked the one-year anniversary of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in just eleven days. Demonstrators showed their rejection of any attempts to divide Syrian territory and called for maintaining sovereignty. Similar protests erupted across Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrians Demonstrate For National Unity - Idlib

Activists and residents hold Syrian and HTS flags and placards containing slogans that affirm national unity during a demonstration in a square in Idlib, Syria, on November 28, 2025. The demonstration marked the one-year anniversary of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) offensive that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime in just eleven days. Demonstrators showed their rejection of any attempts to divide Syrian territory and called for maintaining sovereignty. Similar protests erupted across Syria. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM