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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

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War in Ukraine

Smoke rise above buildings in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following a Russian missile and drone attack.

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War in Ukraine

Smoke rise above buildings in Kyiv on June 15, 2026, following a Russian missile and drone attack.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to trade above 69,000 for the first time ever, during morning trading on June 15, 2026.

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China: Stormy Sky Captured in Time-Lapse in Quanzhou

In Quanzhou, Fujian, time-lapse footage captured a dramatic sky moments before a storm. Thick grey and blue clouds engulfed the city, surging and swirling above the urban landscape in a display of natural power.

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Nikkei rises above 68,000 for 1st time

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising above the 68,000 line for the first time in morning trading on June 3, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 67,000 for the first time in morning trading on June 1, 2026.

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Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 66,000 on May 29, 2026.

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Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 66,000 on May 29, 2026.

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China: Woman Captures Rare Split-Sky Scene of Rain Below Clouds and Clear Sky Above

A woman in Fuzhou, Fujian, filmed a striking weather scene from her 14th-floor apartment on May 23, 2026, showing rain falling beneath a thick layer of clouds while the sky above remained clear and calm. The elevated viewpoint created a dramatic visual contrast, with the cloud layer appearing to divide the city into two entirely different weather conditions.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London 2

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Behind Jewish Supermarket in North London

A large fire broke out behind Kosher Kingdom, a Jewish supermarket on Golders Green Road in north-west London, on Wednesday morning, May 27, sending thick black smoke billowing above the surrounding streets. The London Fire Brigade received the first of dozens of emergency calls at 6:47 a.m., and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

Stock monitors at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026.

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Spain: Fire Destroys Málaga Café and Spreads to Ibis Hotel, All Guests Evacuated 2

A fire at Le Grand Café in central Málaga spread to the Ibis hotel above it early Monday, May 25, forcing the evacuation of around 130 rooms. All 37 on-duty firefighters were deployed to the scene, with no injuries reported.

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Spain: Fire Destroys Málaga Café and Spreads to Ibis Hotel, All Guests Evacuated

A fire at Le Grand Café in central Málaga spread to the Ibis hotel above it early Monday, May 25, forcing the evacuation of around 130 rooms. All 37 on-duty firefighters were deployed to the scene, with no injuries reported.

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China: Cicadas Spray Liquid From Trees Like Rain in Fujian

A man in Fujian, China got an unexpected shower while resting under a tree — not from rain, but from cicadas spraying liquid from the branches above. Experts noted the liquid poses no allergic risk to humans.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 65,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 25, 2026.

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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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China: Rare Mirage Creates Floating Cityscape Above Sea off Hebei Coast

On April 29, 2026, a rare mirage was spotted above the sea off Aranya Gold Coast in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, creating the illusion of a floating cityscape on the horizon. According to a witness, the spectacle lasted over an hour and drew crowds of onlookers to the beach.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Objects Flash Across Night Sky Over Jinan

On May 7, 2026, in Pingyin County, Jinan, a video captured bright unidentified objects flashing across the dark sky above the city. The glowing light appeared to move rapidly while emitting a strong white and bluish glow, instantly attracting the attention of people on the ground. The footage showcased the object hovering or streaking through the night sky as nearby residents watched in surprise.

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China: Rare Sun Halo Dazzles Residents in Hunan

On May 10, 2026, residents in Changsha, Hunan, China, were treated to a rare sun halo — a colorful ring of light encircling the sun — caused by sunlight refracting through ice crystals in cirrostratus clouds above the city.

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China: Mysterious Ink-Like Shadow Filmed Expanding in Shaanxi Sky

On May 6, 2026, in Shaanxi, a video recorded a strange dark shadow appearing in the sky. After a plane flew past, the black shape gradually spread outward above the filmer. The shadow expanded through the sky like spilled ink, creating an unusual and unclear visual effect. It did not immediately resemble a common cloud shape. Chinese viewers discussed possible explanations in the comments. Some guessed it might be a swarm of flying insects, while others questioned whether the video had been made with AI.

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[Breaking News]Nikkei hits record intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, May 7 Kyodo - An electronic board in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to hit a record intraday high above 62,000 during morning trading on May 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an intraday high above 63,000 on May 11, 2026.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction. This video shows volcanic ash covering the streets of nearby areas.

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China: Mysterious Black Object Captured Hovering Over Xi’an Skyline

On April 28, 2026, in Xi'an, Shaanxi, a video captured a huge black unidentified object hovering high above the city skyline. The object appeared to continuously roll, stretch and curl through the clouds while drifting slowly across the sky, creating an eerie scene that quickly caught the attention of local residents.

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Indonesia: Mount Dukono Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 11 Kilometers High

Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, May 8 at 07:41 local time, sending an ash column some 11,087 meters above sea level and drifting northward. It was the volcano's seventh eruption in a week. Indonesia's volcanology authority PVMBG has kept the volcano at Activity Level II (Alert), warning residents and visitors to stay at least 4 kilometers from the Malupang Warirang Crater.

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Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 62,833.84, a record closing high, on May 7, 2026.

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Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

A financial data screen in central Tokyo on May 7, 2026 shows a graph of the ever-rising 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average. The Nikkei closed the day at 62,833.84, a record high.

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Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 62,833.84, a record closing high, on May 7, 2026.

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Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

A financial data screen in central Tokyo on May 7, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping 63,000 for the first time on May 7, 2026. The Nikkei closed the day at 62,833.84, a record high.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

An electronic board in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to hit a record intraday high above 62,000 during morning trading on May 7, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

An electronic board in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to hit a record intraday high above 62,000 during morning trading on May 7, 2026.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

An electronic board in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising sharply to hit a record intraday high above 62,000 during morning trading on May 7, 2026.

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Nikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending above 60,000 for the first time on April 27, 2026.

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Nikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending above 60,000 for the first time on April 27, 2026.

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Nikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending above 60,000 for the first time on April 27, 2026.

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Nikkei ends above 60,000 for 1st time

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending above 60,000 for the first time.

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Japan: Volcanic Ash Blankets Kagoshima After Sakurajima Eruption Sends Plume 2,400 Meters High 2

Sakurajima volcano erupted on Tuesday, April 21 at around 10 a.m., sending a plume of smoke 2,400 meters above the crater. The volume of the eruption plume was described as slightly large. The April 21 eruption was the eighth explosion recorded at Sakurajima since the first of the year was observed on April 11. By the morning of April 22, volcanic ash had accumulated on car hoods and road surfaces in Kagoshima City. The city deployed water-spraying trucks to clean the ash from the streets.