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US: Nor’easter Batters North Carolina’s Outer Banks With Wind and High Waves

The first nor'easter of this season brought strong winds, heavy rain, and high waves to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. A coastal flood watch was in effect for all of Dare County on Thursday, September 24, while the closure of NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe cut off access to Hatteras Island.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves from a government plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, as she returns home following a trip to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves from a government plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2026, as she returns home following a trip to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japan's Rikako Ikee waves to the crowd after finishing fifth in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 100-meter butterfly final at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Weightlifting

North Korean weightlifter Ri Song Gum waves to the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 49-kilogram gold at Trade and Industry Center in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 23, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi departs for Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves from a government plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Sept. 23, 2026, before returning to Japan following a trip to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japan's Yumeki Kojima waves to the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 400-meter individual medley gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Japan: Surfers Ride Waves Along Coast as Typhoon Dujuan Approaches

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region. This video shows surfers riding waves along the coastline of Zushi City due to the effects of Typhoon Dujuan.

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Japan PM Takaichi off to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 21, 2026, before flying to New York to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi off to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 21, 2026, before flying to New York to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Japan PM Takaichi off to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 21, 2026, before flying to New York to attend a U.N. General Assembly session.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japan's Shin Ohashi waves to the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 100-meter breaststroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japan's Shin Ohashi waves to the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games men's 100-meter breaststroke gold at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 21, 2026.

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Typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, amid the approach of Typhoon Dujuan.

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Typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, amid the approach of Typhoon Dujuan.

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Typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, amid the approach of Typhoon Dujuan.

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Typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 21, 2026, amid the approach of Typhoon Dujuan.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Swimming

Japanese swimmer Satomi Suzuki waves to the crowd after winning the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women's 50-meter breaststroke silver at Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2026.

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Japan: High Waves Batter Miyakejima Coast as Typhoon Dujuan Nears

On September 20, high waves were seen crashing along the coast of Miyakejima in the Izu Islands as Typhoon No. 25 approached.

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Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Athens Olympics hammer throw gold medalist Koji Murofushi waves before lighting the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games cauldron during the games' opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026.

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Japan lower house speaker in Ukrainian parliament

Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (back, 2nd from R) waves after delivering a speech in the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv on Sept. 15, 2026.

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Japan lower house speaker in Ukrainian parliament

Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (C) waves after delivering a speech in the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv on Sept. 15, 2026.

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Japan lower house speaker in Ukrainian parliament

Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (C) waves after delivering a speech in the Ukrainian parliament in Kyiv on Sept. 15, 2026.

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Okinawa gubernatorial election

Gov. Denny Tamaki waves to supporters after losing to Genta Koja in the Okinawa gubernatorial election in Naha on Sept. 13, 2026.

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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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[Breaking News]Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 20

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 7 Kyodo - Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne, waves on his way to meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, his 20th birthday. (Kyodo)

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US: High Surf Pounds Long Beach as Tropical Storm Marie Sends Massive Swells Ashore

Tropical Storm Marie sent strong south swells and elevated tides crashing into Southern California's coastline on Sunday, September 6, over Labor Day weekend. Long Beach was among the hardest-hit areas as the destructive waves flooded streets and low-lying neighborhoods.

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China: Powerful ‘Ghost King Tide’ Crashes Ashore, Knocks Down Tourists

A powerful nighttime tidal bore on the Qiantang River slammed into a riverside embankment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on August 30, 2026, sending waves surging over the bank and catching onlookers off guard. Several tourists were knocked off their feet as the water rushed toward the crowd, while others scrambled to get away in time. This tide is locally known as the "Ghost King Tide" for occurring just after the Hungry Ghost Festival.

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Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 20

Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne, waves on his way to meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, his 20th birthday.

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Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 20

Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne, waves on his way to meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, his 20th birthday.

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Japan: Typhoon Krovanh Brings Heavy Rain, High Waves to Hachijojima

Torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Krovanh and a stalled rain front hit areas across Japan on Sunday, September 6. Rain intensified overnight in the southern Izu Islands, including Hachijojima, where authorities recorded roughly 110 millimeters of rain in one hour and issued a record short-term heavy rain advisory, along with warnings for strong winds and high waves.

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China: Seal Waves Flipper at Visitor Through Glass in Zhuhai

A seal at an aquarium in Zhuhai, Guangdong waved its flipper back at a visitor who greeted it through the glass, delighting onlookers who joked the seal had become a professional greeter.

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Princess Aiko in Shiga Pref.

Japanese Princess Aiko waves upon arriving at a disaster-prevention center in Ryuo in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 21, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Powerful typhoon in northeastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves pound the shore in Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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Powerful typhoon in northeastern Japan

High waves surround a "torii" shrine gateway on the shore in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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Powerful typhoon in eastern Japan

High waves surround a "torii" shrine gateway on the shore in Oarai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, as Typhoon Chan-hom approaches.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Rough Surf to Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows rough seas and large waves along the coast amid Typhoon Dolphin.

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Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito (C) waves to participants during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 7, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito waves to participants during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 7, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito waves to participants during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 7, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Prince Hisahito joins boy scout event in western Japan

Japanese Prince Hisahito waves to participants during the 19th Nippon Scout Jamboree in Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 7, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings High Waves to Kagoshima Coast

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, moved west near Okinawa's Minamidaito Island on Thursday, August 6, and is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami by Friday, with authorities warning of heavy rain and high waves from Kyushu to Kanto. This video shows large waves along the coast of Wadomari on Okinoerabu Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.

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Princess Aiko visits Mie Pref.

Japanese Princess Aiko waves upon arriving at Kintetsu Railway's Uji Yamada Station in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Peru presidential inauguration

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori waves as she arrives at the presidential palace following her inauguration in Lima, Peru, on July 28, 2026.

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Peru presidential inauguration

President-elect Keiko Fujimori waves as she arrives at Torre Tagle Palace, home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ahead of her swearing-in ceremony at the Congress in Lima, Peru, on July 28, 2026.

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Peru presidential inauguration

President-elect Keiko Fujimori waves as she arrives at Torre Tagle Palace, home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ahead of her swearing-in ceremony at the Congress in Lima, Peru, on July 28, 2026.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he won the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2026.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after he won the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 26, 2026.

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US: Tropical Storm Bertha Pushes Lake Pontchartrain Over Seawall in New Orleans

Storm surge from Tropical Storm Bertha pushed Lake Pontchartrain waters up to the top of the floodwall along the South Shore in New Orleans, Louisiana, with waves splashing over onto Lakeshore Drive near the Mardi Gras Fountain. This video shows water from the lake spilling onto the roadway as Bertha moved through the region. Bertha made landfall Wednesday afternoon, July 22, near the Biloxi Wildlife Management Area in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with sustained winds of 45 mph, trakcing west along the Louisiana coast.