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Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing to Joao Fonseca of Brazil in the men's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy waves to the crowd after losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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China: Heavy Rain Turns Guangzhou Streets Into Rivers as Cars Wade Through Floodwaters

Cars in Guangzhou, China, turned into makeshift boats on May 19 as heavy rain left streets deeply flooded. Video showed vehicles slowly pushing through the water, sending waves across what looked more like a river than a road.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves upon arriving at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 20, 2026, after concluding her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves for S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 19, 2026, before flying to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

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Australia: Rainbows Form Over Crashing Waves

On April 12, 2026, in Australia, a video recorded waves rolling along a rocky coastline under bright sunlight. Blue ocean water moved up and down against the rocks as sea spray filled the air. As sunlight passed through the mist above the waves, a colorful rainbow appeared over the ocean. Soon afterward, another incoming wave created a second rainbow nearby. The scene looked especially vivid because of the clear weather and high visibility along the coast. Rainbows forming directly above moving sea waves are not commonly seen.

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[Breaking News]Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

MAKUBETSU, Japan, May 11 Kyodo - Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February. (Kyodo)

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Figure skater Nakata at talk event

Japanese figure skater Rio Nakata waves during a talk event in Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

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Figure skater Nakata at talk event

Japanese figure skater Rio Nakata waves during a talk event in Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

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Figure skater Yamamoto at talk event

Japanese figure skater Sota Yamamoto waves during a talk event in Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

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Figure skater Kagiyama at talk event

Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama waves during a talk event in Tokyo on May 9, 2026.

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Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

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Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (C) waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

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Retired speed skater Takagi in home town parade

Retired Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi waves during a parade in her home town of Makubetsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on May 9, 2026. Takagi, 31, a winner of 10 Olympic medals, retired from competition after competing in the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Canberra

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves before boarding a government plane in Canberra on May 5, 2026, before returning to Japan after concluding her overseas trip to Vietnam and Australia.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Canberra

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves before boarding a government plane in Canberra on May 5, 2026, before returning to Japan after concluding her overseas trip to Vietnam and Australia.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3, 2026, prior to flying to Australia after winding up her trip to Vietnam.

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Japan PM Takaichi leaves Hanoi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 3, 2026, prior to flying to Australia after winding up her trip to Vietnam.

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Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a government plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 1, 2026, for a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

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Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) waves before getting on board a government plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 1, 2026, for a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

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Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a government plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 1, 2026, for a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

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China: Intense Hailstorm Blankets Liupanshui, Guizhou Across Multiple Districts

On February 22, 2026, in Liupanshui, Guizhou, a video captured a rare and intense hailstorm sweeping across several districts of the city. The footage showed heavy hail falling in dense waves, quickly carpeting the ground until neighborhoods looked as if they had been covered by snow.

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Hong Kong: Massive Whale Carcass Washes Ashore at Sai Kung East Country Park

On January 29, 2026, in Ham Tin Bay, Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong, a video captured a huge whale carcass measuring more than 10 meters long lying on the sandy shore after being carried in by waves. The footage showed the remains already in an advanced state of decomposition, with a strong odor spreading across the area.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

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China: Seal Delights Visitors by Waving Its Flipper in Zhuhai

On December 12, 2025, a seal at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in Zhuhai, Guangdong, appeared to greet visitors by waving its front flipper in the water, drawing smiles and laughter from them.

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LDP's party convention

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C), also the head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, waves her hand after an annual party convention in Tokyo on April 12, 2026, alongside LDP Vice President Taro Aso (R) and Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki.

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New Zealand: Cyclone Vaianu Batters North Island, Forcing Evacuations and Power Outages

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall on New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, bringing winds exceeding 130 km/h, heavy rain, and waves over 6 meters. Around 5,000 homes lost power, hundreds were evacuated, and over 90 regional flights were cancelled. Several areas were placed under emergency declarations.

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New Zealand: Cyclone Vaianu Batters North Island, Forcing Evacuations and Power Outages 2

Cyclone Vaianu made landfall on New Zealand's North Island on Sunday, April 12, bringing winds exceeding 130 km/h, heavy rain, and waves over 6 meters. Around 5,000 homes lost power, hundreds were evacuated, and over 90 regional flights were cancelled. Several areas were placed under emergency declarations.

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US: Aerial Footage Captures Rough Surf as Storm Batters Central Florida

As Central Florida continued to be battered by heavy rain and strong winds, aerial footage captured powerful waves crashing along the shoreline in Melbourne on Thursday, April 9, amid the prolonged storm system.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Nationals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani waves to fans before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington on April 4, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd as he leaves the link after the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States waves to the crowd after winning the world figure skating championships men's title in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the men's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 26, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he won the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, L) waves to guests alongside U.S. President Donald Trump (R) during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) waves to guests alongside U.S. President Donald Trump (R) during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Spain: Storm Therese Hits Canary Islands With Strong Winds and Rain

Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has warned of thunderstorms and winds of up to 100 km/h this Thursday. March 19, Schools will be closed in six islands, with all of the Canary Islands shutting on Friday, March 20. Storm Therese may also disrupt a major carnival event in Gran Canaria, with the Maspalomas parade still uncertain due to forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

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Japan PM Takaichi's visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on March 18, 2026, before flying to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi's visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on March 18, 2026, before flying to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi's visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on March 18, 2026, before flying to the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.