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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan 2

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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Philippines: Mayon Volcano Eruption Spewing Ash Over Albay

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on Saturday, May 2, sending massive ashfall across villages in Albay province, affecting nearly 200,000 people, prompting thousands to evacuate.

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US: Thousands Join May Day Strong Rallies Nationwide Demanding Workers’ Rights

Thousands of demonstrators joined "May Day Strong" rallies across the country on Friday, May 1, demanding a nation that puts workers over billionaires under the slogan "No School, No Work, No Shopping."

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US: United Flight Hits Light Pole and Truck While Landing at Newark Airport

A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, May 3, with all 231 people on board escaping without injury.

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Japan: Thousands Gather for Constitution Day Rally in Tokyo 3

Thousands of people gathered at a rally opposing constitutional amendment at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Tokyo on Sunday, May 3, Japan's Constitution Memorial Day. They called for opposition to the revision of Article 9 and all forms of war.

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Japan: Thousands Gather for Constitution Day Rally in Tokyo 4

Thousands of people gathered at a rally opposing constitutional amendment at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Tokyo on Sunday, May 3, Japan's Constitution Memorial Day. They called for opposition to the revision of Article 9 and all forms of war.

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Japan: Thousands Gather for Constitution Day Rally in Tokyo 5

Thousands of people gathered at a rally opposing constitutional amendment at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Tokyo on Sunday, May 3, Japan's Constitution Memorial Day. They called for opposition to the revision of Article 9 and all forms of war.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day 2

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found 2

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

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US: May Day Strong Protest in D.C., Demanding ‘Workers Over Billionaires’

Thousands of protesters gathered near the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday, May 1, 2026, as part of the nationwide "May Day Strong" campaign, demanding a nation that puts workers over billionaires under the slogan "No School, No Work, No Shopping." The demonstration, organized by a coalition of more than 500 labor unions, student groups, and community organizations, called for taxing the wealthy, abolishing ICE, and expanding democracy in opposition to the Trump administration's policies.

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US: Two-Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation at USF Marine Science Lab in St. Petersburg

A two-alarm fire broke out at the University of South Florida's Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg on Saturday, May 2. Flames burst from the roof, sending a large plume of smoke visible from miles away. The building was evacuated with no injuries reported, and the cause remained under investigation, with police declaring it a hazmat situation.

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US: Pro-Palestinian Protest at Columbia University on Anniversary of Hind’s Hall

Pro-Palestinian students and faculty gathered outside Columbia University on Thursday, April 30, marking the two-year anniversary of Hind's Hall, chanting "ceasefire now" and calling for the release of detainees in Gaza. The group later marched toward the City University of New York as part of the demonstration.

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Colombia: Thousands March in Medellín for May Day Protest, Demanding Labor Rights

Thousands of workers, union members, and social organizations took to the streets of Medellín, Colombia, on Friday, May 1, for May Day demonstrations, filling the city center. President Gustavo Petro joined the march and addressed the crowds, using the occasion to call for a National Constitutional Assembly.

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UK: Peter Kay Show at Birmingham Utilita Arena Evacuated After Suspicious Bag Found

A Peter Kay comedy show at Utilita Arena Birmingham was evacuated on Friday, May 1, after a “potential suspicious bag” was found at the venue. A 19-year-old man was taken into custody and the site was being searched as a precaution.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Through South Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

Severe storms swept through parts of South Texas on Friday, May 1, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail to areas including the Houston metro area.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail 3

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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Japan: Severe Weather Strikes Western Region, Triggers Hail and Heavy Rainfall

A strong cold air mass destabilized the atmosphere across western Japan, Tokai, and Hokuriku, on Friday, May 1, triggering heavy rain, thunder, and hail, with further sudden weather changes expected.

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Japan: Flood Warnings Issued for Northern Ibaraki as Heavy Rain Hits

The meteorological agency issued flood and heavy rain warnings for Japan's northern Ibaraki cities, including Kitaibaraki, Hitachi, and Takahagi, on Friday, May 1, urging residents to remain alert to flooding and rising rivers.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail 2

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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Turkey: Miners on Hunger Strike Clash With Police in Ankara, Union Leaders Detained

A hunger strike by coal miners demanding months of unpaid wages entered its second week on Monday, April 27, in Ankara, Turkey. Police fired tear gas and pepper spray to block workers from marching to the Energy Ministry from Kurtuluş Park, detaining union leaders during the crackdown.

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US: Baseball-Sized Hail Pummels Trenton, Texas, Damaging Homes and Vehicles

Baseball-sized hail pummeled Trenton, Texas, on Sunday, April 26, as severe storms swept through North Texas, causing significant damage to homes and vehicles.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Fayette County, West Virginia, Causing Extensive Damage

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Fayette County, West Virginia, on Wednesday, April 29, causing extensive damage along Edmond Road and the Lookout area. No injuries were reported, though power lines were downed, causing widespread outages. No tornado warning was issued at the time of the storm.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off From Vandenberg, Carrying 24 Starlink Satellites

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on April 29, with the evening liftoff visible across Southern California, Arizona, and beyond.

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US: Bright Fireball Streaks Across Skies of Washington and Oregon

A bright fireball streaked across the skies of Washington, Oregon, and Canada's British Columbia early on April 29, with the American Meteor Society receiving over 135 reports from witnesses across the Pacific Northwest.

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China: Cat’s Miraculous Survival After Plunging From High-Rise in Chongqing

On April 25, in Chongqing, a video captured a cat suddenly plunging from a high-rise residential building. As it fell rapidly toward the ground, a large sun umbrella positioned below happened to break the fall. The fabric of the umbrella stretched under the impact, cushioning the force and preventing the animal from hitting the ground directly. The video ended with the cat resting on its side, appearing relaxed after the dramatic fall.

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China: Off-Road Team Rescues Camel Trapped in Wire Fencing in Inner Mongolia

On April 24, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rescue mission unfolding along a desert crossing route from the sacred tree area of the Ulan Buh Desert to Ji’aobao. Members of an off-road team spotted a camel that had been stuck for three to four days, its leg tightly entangled in wire fencing. The team leader carefully crouched down and began cutting away the metal wires wrapped around the animal’s leg, taking care not to cause further injury. The camel appeared exhausted and weak, remaining motionless even after being freed, its legs stiff from prolonged restraint. The video ended with the camel gradually managing to stand up, wobbling at first before stabilizing itself as the rescuers looked on.

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US: Severe Hailstorms Pound Northwest Arkansas with Baseball-Sized Hail and Gusty Winds 2

Severe hailstorms battered Northwest Arkansas with baseball-sized hail on Tuesday, April 28. Damaging winds reached 75 mph and tornado warnings were issued across several counties.

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US: Severe Hailstorms Pound Northwest Arkansas with Baseball-Sized Hail and Gusty Winds

Severe hailstorms battered Northwest Arkansas with baseball-sized hail on Tuesday, April 28. Damaging winds reached 75 mph and tornado warnings were issued across several counties.

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US: Hail Storm Causes Damage, Over 10,000 Power Outages in Springfield, MO 2

A severe hailstorm struck Springfield, MO on April 28, bringing baseball-sized hail that caused over 10,000 power outages, damaged hundreds of vehicles at the airport, and forced multiple businesses to close.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Kansas City and Surrounding Areas 2

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

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Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 3

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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US: Apparent Tornado Caught on Video in Cleburne, Texas During Severe Storm

What appeared to be a tornado was captured on video in Cleburne, Texas on Tuesday, April 28 as severe storms prompted a tornado warning for Johnson and Hill counties.

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US: Southwest Missouri Hit by Violent Weather With Hail, Causing Power Outages

Southwest Missouri was battered by severe weather on April 28, with violent storms bringing baseball-sized hail, thousands of power outages, property damage, and tornado warnings across the region.

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Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 2

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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US: Hail Storm Causes Damage, Over 10,000 Power Outages in Springfield, MO

A severe hailstorm struck Springfield, MO on April 28, bringing baseball-sized hail that caused over 10,000 power outages, damaged hundreds of vehicles at the airport, and forced multiple businesses to close.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Southeast Wisconsin, Knocking Out Power

Extremely powerful wind gusts barreled through southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon, April 27, toppling trees across Milwaukee, crushing vehicles, and damaging homes across multiple neighborhoods.

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US: Dramatic Cloud Formation Spotted in Kentucky Ahead of Severe Storm System

A dramatic cloud formation was spotted in Kentucky on Monday, April 27 as several rounds of storms swept through the state.

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US: Dramatic Cloud Formation Spotted in Kentucky Ahead of Severe Storm System 2

A dramatic cloud formation was spotted in Kentucky on Monday, April 27 as several rounds of storms swept through the state.

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Indonesia: At Least 14 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta

At least 14 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

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US: Storms Sweep Through Indiana, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Large Hail

Powerful storms swept through the U.S. state of Indiana from Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and large hail. Winds near 60 mph downed trees in the northwestern cities of Portage and Valparaiso, where a 95-foot radio tower collapsed. South of Indianapolis, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter was reported near Indiana University, while Monroe County Airport recorded a wind gust of 61 mph.

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China: Rare Circular Cloud Formation Spotted Over Inner Mongolia

On April 23, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rare circular cloud formation suspended high in the sky. The phenomenon looked almost artificial from a distance, adding to its striking visual impact.

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New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

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US: Rainbow Spotted Over St. Peters Amid Tornado Warning Sirens in Missouri

A huge rainbow was spotted over St. Peters, Missouri, on Monday, April 27, amid tornado warning sirens blaring in St. Charles County.

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US: Dense Fog Blankets Parts of Western and North Central New York

The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory on Sunday morning, April 26, for parts of western and north central New York.

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US: Large Hail and Damaging Winds Hit Missouri as Severe Storm System Sweeps Through

A powerful spring storm system with tornado threats swept through the Midwest on Monday, April 27, bringing large hail and damaging winds to Missouri. This video shows intense hail hitting Cuba, Crawford County.