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US: Wildfire Destroys Two Homes in La Habra Heights, California

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed two homes and damaged another in La Habra Heights, California, on Monday afternoon, September 14, as hundreds of firefighters battled the flames from the ground and air after it raced up a steep hillside toward homes on Casolera Drive. By evening, forward progress on the 17.2-acre Palos Fire had been stopped and it was 41% contained, with evacuation orders and warnings for the area lifted.

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China: Child Narrowly Avoids Knife After Appearing Behind Uncle

On September 10, 2026, in Pingdingshan, Henan, a two-year-old child narrowly avoided being struck by a kitchen knife after walking behind his uncle at a deli. A nearby adult grabbed the uncle's arm just as he turned, shielding the child from the blade.

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Singapore: Haze From Indonesian Wildfires Turns Air Quality Unhealthy 2

Air quality across all regions of Singapore entered the unhealthy range on Tuesday, September 15, marking the first time the PSI reached unhealthy levels islandwide since October 2023. The worsening haze was driven by smoke plumes drifting from forest fires burning in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra, Indonesia.

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US: New Trump Tactic Causes Hours-Long Waits at Miami Immigration Court

Under a new Trump administration tactic known as "mega master" calendar hearings, long lines of hundreds of people and extended waits have become the new norm at the Miami Immigration Court.

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Singapore: Haze From Indonesian Wildfires Turns Air Quality Unhealthy

Air quality across all regions of Singapore entered the unhealthy range on Tuesday, September 15, marking the first time the PSI reached unhealthy levels islandwide since October 2023. The worsening haze was driven by smoke plumes drifting from forest fires burning in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra, Indonesia.

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US: Fresh Blaze Hits Fort Hood Military Installation in Texas

Wildfires continued to break out at Fort Hood, Texas, with officials battling multiple fires in a training area on Monday, September 14, and another blaze on Tuesday morning. Plumes of white and gray smoke rose above the installation, visible as far away as Temple.

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Serbia: Student Movement Marches in Belgrade to Register for Polls

Supporters of Serbia's anti-government student movement marched through central Belgrade on Monday, September 14, arriving at the Republic Electoral Commission headquarters to submit signatures required to register for the October 25 parliamentary election.

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Indonesia: Thick Haze From Forest Fires Blankets Pontianak Streets

Thick haze from land and forest fires blanketed Jalan Ahmad Yani in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Tuesday afternoon, reducing visibility for motorists as motorcycles and vehicles moved through the smoke-filled street. Pontianak recorded some of Indonesia's worst air quality that week, with the city's Air Quality Index reaching a hazardous 483 on September 13 amid thousands of hotspots detected across Kalimantan.

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Spain: Wildfire Erupts Near Benahavís, Prompting Evacuations 2

A wildfire broke out near the Ermita del Rosario area in Benahavís, Málaga, on Sunday, September 13, injuring at least three people and prompting evacuations.

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Vietnam: Flooded Streets Slow Traffic in Hai Phong Amid Heavy Rain

Motorcyclists and vehicles waded through flooded streets in Hai Phong, Vietnam, on Tuesday morning, September 15 as heavy rain swelled roadways and slowed traffic to a crawl. The flooding came amid a multi-day bout of heavy rain across northern Vietnam, with the Hai Phong City Meteorological and Hydrological Station warning of landslide risks in parts of the city.

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US: Possible Landspout Spotted Near DeWitt, Arkansas

A possible landspout appeared in DeWitt, Arkansas, on Monday, September 14.

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China: Stray Cat Swims Across River to Reach Waiting Rescuer

On August 23, 2026, in Xiaogan, Hubei, a stray cat was seen swimming across a river to reach a resident waiting on the opposite bank. The resident, who had spotted the cat and wanted to take it home, later had it examined by a vet after its determined swim.

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China: Dog Leaps From Fifth-Floor Construction Site

On September 10, 2026, in Handan, Hebei, a small dog was filmed leaping from the fifth floor of an unfinished construction site.

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China: Pig Rescued After 36 Days Trapped Beneath Flood Debris

On September 9, 2026, in Zhashui County, Shaanxi, a pig was found alive after being trapped for 36 days beneath mud and debris from a mudslide. Rescuers cleared the surrounding rubble and freed the weakened but responsive animal from the narrow space.

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China: Startled Horse Throws Parade Performer to Ground

On September 11, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a horse became startled and threw a woman dressed as a traditional "Zhuangyuan" scholar from its saddle during a street parade. The rider fell hard onto the road as bystanders looked on.

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US: Storms Batter Iowa State University Campus Amid Tornado Threat

Heavy wind and rain lashed the Iowa State University campus in Ames on Monday night as severe thunderstorms moved across Iowa, prompting a tornado watch for the Des Moines metro area and western Iowa. The National Weather Service warned of possible tornadoes, damaging winds up to 80 mph and large hail as the storms swept through the region.

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US: Vehicles Push Through Severe Flooding on Highway in Paramus, New Jersey

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across the tristate area on Sunday, September 13, prompting road closures and water rescues. Vehicles were seen pushing through severe flooding on Route 17 in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Spain: Wildfire Erupts Near Benahavís, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire broke out near the Ermita del Rosario area in Benahavís, Málaga, on Sunday, September 13, injuring at least three people and prompting evacuations.

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Moon and Venus Shine Together in Close Conjunction 2

The Moon and Venus appeared close together in the evening sky on Monday, September 14, creating a dazzling celestial display.

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Moon and Venus Shine Together in Close Conjunction

The Moon and Venus appeared close together in the evening sky on Monday, September 14, creating a dazzling celestial display.

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Italy: Rockfall Sends Boulders Crashing Down Alpine Mountainside 2

A major rockfall occurred Saturday afternoon on the Hintere Schöntaufspitze peak above Sulden, in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy, sending a large mass of rock crashing down the mountainside and producing a dust cloud visible from a distance.

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Brazil: Windstorm Snaps Trees and Poles Across Highway Near Francisco Beltrão

A severe windstorm swept through the Rio Tuna area near Francisco Beltrão, in Brazil's Paraná state, on Friday afternoon, September 11, snapping trees and utility poles that fell across the PR-180 highway and reducing visibility to near zero as heavy rain lashed the region.

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Japan: Weather Front Brings Widespread Downpours, Prompting Rain Alerts

On Monday, September 14, heavy downpours fell across a wide swath of Japan from Tohoku to Kyushu, as weather fronts moved through the area, prompting Level 2 and 3 rain alerts in some areas. In Akita Prefecture, 69.0 millimeters of rain was recorded in an hour.

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China: Elephant Covers Its Head With Grass Like Green Hat

On April 30, 2026, at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, Guangdong, an Asian elephant named Maria used her trunk to pick up grass and toss it onto her own head. She repeated the motion until the grass spread across her head like a green hat, appearing to fashion her own sunshade.

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China: Girl’s Hydrogen Balloon Bursts Into Flames After Static Spark

On September 9, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, a girl's hydrogen balloon burst into flames after she accidentally punctured it with her chin and then touched it with her hand. Her parent believed static electricity triggered the ignition, and the girl escaped without injury.

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China: Cat and Mouse Share Unlikely Friendship by Doorway

On May 10, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a mouse was seen peeking from a hole near a doorway and appeared to kiss a cat waiting nearby. The cat stayed calm and showed no aggression as the two lingered together by the threshold.

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US: Flash Flooding Turns Driveway Into Raging River Amid Arizona Storms

On Saturday, September 12, floodwater turned into a fast-moving muddy torrent across a rural property in Marana, Arizona, submerging a driveway, fence line and yard as desert brush and a nearby home stood partly surrounded by the rising water. The footage came as thunderstorms triggered flash flood warnings across Pima County that afternoon.

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Croatia: Strong Winds Fuel Brač Island Wildfire, Two Hurt in Evacuation

A massive wildfire continued to burn on Croatia's Brač island as of Sunday, September 13, as strong winds hampered efforts to stop the blaze near the village of Milna. The fire prompted nearly 700 evacuations from the area, and two people were injured during the operation.

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Ireland: Thousands Protest Trump Visit in Dublin 2

Thousands of people marched through Dublin on Saturday, September 12, protesting against US President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Ireland.

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Germany: 150,000 Protest Far-Right AfD After Election Landslide

About 150,000 demonstrators marched in roughly 20 German cities Saturday, September 12, including Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, protesting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) after its landslide win in last week's Saxony-Anhalt state election. Organized by the campaign group Pruef, protesters carried signs reading "Ban the AfD now." The AfD took nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, far ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU at about 17%, and is now seeking to form Germany's first far-right state government since World War II.

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Ireland: Thousands Protest Trump Visit in Dublin

Thousands of people marched through Dublin on Saturday, September 12, protesting against US President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Ireland.

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Indonesia: Thick Haze Blankets Road in Palangka Raya

Thick haze blanketed a road in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday, September 12, reducing visibility for motorists and motorcyclists. The smoke is consistent with land and forest fires that regularly affect the region during Indonesia's dry season.

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Italy: Gaza Documentary ‘Naza’ Receives 25-Minute Ovation at Venice

"Naza," the only documentary feature in this year's Venice Film Festival's main competition, received a 25-minute standing ovation at its premiere.

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Germany: Nationwide Emergency Warning Test Sounds Sirens Across Country

Germany held its annual nationwide "Warntag" (Warning Day) on September 10, testing emergency alert systems to simulate responses to major disasters or the consequences of war. At 11 a.m., the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK) triggered sirens nationwide, with warnings also distributed via the Nina and Katwarn apps, radio, television, cell broadcast, and other channels. Sirens sounded twice during the test.

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Italy: Rockfall Sends Boulders Crashing Down Alpine Mountainside

A major rockfall occurred Saturday afternoon on the Hintere Schöntaufspitze peak above Sulden, in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy, sending a large mass of rock crashing down the mountainside and producing a dust cloud visible from a distance.

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US: Fan Waves Palestinian Flag at Yankee Stadium on 9/11 Anniversary

A man carrying a Palestinian flag ran onto the field during the seventh inning of the Yankees-Mets Subway Series game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, at exactly 9:11 p.m. Then, security personnel quickly apprehended the man.

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Spain: Cold Front Moves Into Murcia, Bringing Intense Downpour and Flooding

A cold front swept into Spain's Murcia region on Wednesday, September 9, triggering an intense downpour that dumped up to 44mm/h of rain on the El Reguerón-El Palmar area. The storm flooded streets and stranded vehicles across the city, prompting AEMET to issue orange warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several areas.

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Colombia: Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours.

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Australia: Joint Flyover Honors 9/11 Victims at Historic NFL Game

Australian and U.S. military forces marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a joint flyover at the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Australia. The Royal Australian Air Force's Roulettes flew in mixed formation with U.S. Marine Corps Ospreys over the Melbourne Cricket Ground, accompanied by an ADF Flag Party and USMC Color Guard, as thousands of fans packed the venue for the 49ers-Rams matchup.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo 2

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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China: Robot Kicks Remote Control Out Of Engineer’s Hand In Zhejiang

A remote-controlled robot kicked a remote control out of an engineer's hand during a test in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, on September 7, 2026. The robot then bowed, resembling a martial artist after a match.

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China: Excited Dog Drags Heavy Cage Across Yard in Zhejiang

On May 21, 2026, surveillance video shows a dog in Yiwu, Zhejiang, dragging its heavy cage across a yard after growing excited at the sight of a man believed to be its owner returning home on a scooter.

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China: Dark Waterspout Forms Beneath Clouds In Shandong

A dark waterspout formed beneath clouds in Weihai, Shandong, on September 6, 2026, and was captured on camera using a 60x zoom lens.

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Colombia: Fallen Tree Snarls Traffic as Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours. A fallen tree blocked lanes on the Bucaramanga-Girón highway, causing major traffic jams, and roughly an hour of heavy rain flooded several roads, mostly in the city's southern area.

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Italy: Massive Waterspout Spins in Gulf of Tigullio Near Rapallo

A large waterspout formed in the Gulf of Tigullio, off Italy's northwestern Liguria region, around 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10. The vortex passed close to a tourist boat but dissolved before reaching land, and no significant injuries were reported.

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US: 2,977-Drone Light Show Honors 9/11 Victims Ahead of 25th Anniversary 2

A drone show illuminated New York Harbor on Wednesday, September 9, forming 2,977 lights into full-scale outlines of the Twin Towers. The tribute honored the victims of the 9/11 attacks, arriving two days ahead of the 25th anniversary.

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Spain: Leftists and Far-Right Clash in Barcelona Ahead of Catalonia’s National Day

Left-wing pro-independence and anti-fascist demonstrators rallied outside Barcelona's Fossar de les Moreres on Thursday, September 10, opposing a gathering by the far-right party Aliança Catalana on the eve of Catalonia's National Day. Police separated the two groups, and several people were arrested amid the clashes.

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US: Arrests Made at Anti-Trump Protest During GOP Convention in Dallas

At least two people were arrested during a protest in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday, September 10, as demonstrators marched against the Trump administration's immigration policies and ICE enforcement actions during the Republican Party's midterm national convention.

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Spain: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Parts of Catalonia

Powerful storms swept through Catalonia, including Barcelona and Girona provinces, on Wednesday, September 9. Red alerts for heavy rain were issued, and the storms caused fallen trees and localized flooding in Garrotxa, Berguedà, Ripollès and Lluçanès.

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Slovenia: Thousands Protest Israeli Embassy Opening in Ljubljana 2

Thousands of protesters marched through Ljubljana as Israel opened a new embassy in the city, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and demanding the embassy's closure. The demonstration, organized by the group Iskra, drew an estimated 5,000 people, and coincided with a visit by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sar.