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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 3

Firefighters reached 84% containment of the Bonneville Fire near the University of Utah in Salt Lake City by Tuesday afternoon, after the 566-acre blaze sparked Saturday in the foothills east of the city.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City 2

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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US: Bonneville Fire Threatens University of Utah Area in Salt Lake City

The Bonneville Fire broke out Saturday, June 20, above the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, growing to 495 acres by Sunday with 5% containment.

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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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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US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 7

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University. This video shows a sunset vigil in Clearwater, Florida, held on Sunday, September 14.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 6

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University. This video shows a sunset vigil in Clearwater, Florida, held on Sunday, September 14.

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Spain: Vigil for Charlie Kirk Draws Crowd to U.S. Embassy in Madrid

A vigil was held as supporters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain, to mourn Charlie Kirk, the U.S. conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, who was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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US: Hundreds Hold Vigil at NDSU for Charlie Kirk Following Assassination

Hundreds of supporters gathered Tuesday night, September 16, at North Dakota State University to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at an event in Utah.

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US: Thousands Gather for Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Huntington Beach, California 2

Thousands of mourners gathered at Huntington Beach Pier, California, on Sunday, September 14, for a vigil for Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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US: Candlelight Vigil at UTSA Honors Charlie Kirk 2

A candlelight vigil was held Monday night, September 15 at the University of Texas at San Antonio to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated last week during a speech in Utah.

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US: Candlelight Vigil at UTSA Honors Charlie Kirk

A candlelight vigil was held Monday night, September 15 at the University of Texas at San Antonio to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who was assassinated last week during a speech in Utah.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 5

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 4

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 3

Vigils have been held across the U.S. to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk 2

Vigils were held across the U.S. over the weekend to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University. This video shows crowd gathered for a vigil at Tualatin Community Park in Oregon on Friday, September 12.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide to Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk

Vigils were held across the U.S. on Sunday, September 14, to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Thousands Gather for Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Huntington Beach, California

Thousands of mourners gathered at Huntington Beach Pier, California, on Sunday, September 14, for a vigil for Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10.

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UK: Group Performs Haka at Vigil for Charlie Kirk in London

The traditional haka dance was performed at a vigil for Charlie Kirk in London on Friday, September 12. Hundreds of people attended the event to honor Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot while giving a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Thousands Attend Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Washington, D.C. 2

Thousands of mourners attended a vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, September 14. Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Thousands Attend Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of mourners attended a vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, September 14. Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Audience Flees After Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University 3

Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Utah’s governor called it a “political assassination.” Authorities said a person of interest was in custody, though no charges or motive were immediately announced. The killing drew bipartisan condemnation and renewed concerns over rising political violence in the U.S. This video shows people in the audience running for cover right after the shooting.

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US: Candlelight Vigil for Charlie Kirk Held in Orem, Utah

A candlelight vigil was held at Orem City Center Park in Utah, on Thursday, September 11, for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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US: Candlelight Vigil for Charlie Kirk Held in Orem, Utah 2

A candlelight vigil was held at Orem City Center Park in Utah, on Thursday, September 11, for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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US: Supporters Gather Outside Hospital in Utah After Charlie Kirk’s Fatal Shooting

Supporters gathered outside the Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Utah on Wednesday, September 10, after conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University.

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US: Vigils Held Nationwide After Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Valley University

Vigils for Charlie Kirk was held across the U.S. after the conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University.

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US: Audience Flees After Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University 2

Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Utah’s governor called it a “political assassination.” Authorities said a person of interest was in custody, though no charges or motive were immediately announced. The killing drew bipartisan condemnation and renewed concerns over rising political violence in the U.S. This video shows people in the audience running for cover right after the shooting.

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US: Audience Flees After Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot on Wednesday, September 10, while speaking at Utah Valley University. Utah’s governor called it a “political assassination.” Authorities said a person of interest was in custody, though no charges or motive were immediately announced. The killing drew bipartisan condemnation and renewed concerns over rising political violence in the U.S. This video shows people in the audience running for cover right after the shooting.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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The Great Bell, Hokoji Temple

The Great Bell, Hokoji Temple

The Great Bell, Hokoji Temple==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6884]

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Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6889]

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Maruyama Yaami Hotel

Maruyama Yaami Hotel

Maruyama Yaami Hotel==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6876]

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Nishi Otani (Otani Honbyo Mausoleum of Honganji Temple)

Nishi Otani (Otani Honbyo Mausoleum of Honganji Temple)

Nishi Otani (Otani Honbyo Mausoleum of Honganji Temple)==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6883]

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Tsutenbashi bridge at tofukuji temple

Tsutenbashi bridge at tofukuji temple

Tsutenbashi bridge at tofukuji temple==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6887]

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Sanjusangendo

Sanjusangendo

Sanjusangendo==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6886]

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The stage of Kiyomizudera Temple,Kyoto

The stage of Kiyomizudera Temple,Kyoto

The stage of Kiyomizudera Temple,Kyoto==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6882]

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Nanzenji Temple

Nanzenji Temple

Nanzenji Temple==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6873]

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Hall at Enryakuji Temple, Mt Hiei

Hall at Enryakuji Temple, Mt Hiei

Hall at Enryakuji Temple, Mt Hiei==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6866]

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Higashi Otani (Otani Sobyo Mausoleum of Higashi Honganji Temple)

Higashi Otani (Otani Sobyo Mausoleum of Higashi Honganji Temple)

Higashi Otani (Otani Sobyo Mausoleum of Higashi Honganji Temple)==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6879]

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TOYOKUNI SHRINE

TOYOKUNI SHRINE

TOYOKUNI SHRINE==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6885]

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