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Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi (C, facing camera) and actress Tao Okamoto, who starred in the director's latest film "Soudain" (All of a Sudden), embrace amid a standing ovation following the screening of the film at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2026.

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Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

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Kyocera parts in Russian missiles

Photo taken on May 15, 2026, shows debris in Kyiv believed to be from a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, amid reports that the missiles used in the ongoing war in Ukraine are built with parts made by a U.S. subsidiary of Japanese electronics maker Kyocera Corp.

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Tightened security in Beijing

Police officers patrol Beijing on May 15, 2026, amid heightened security during the second day of summit talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Tightened security in Beijing

Police officers patrol Beijing on May 15, 2026, amid heightened security during the second day of summit talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Tightened security in Beijing

Police officers patrol Beijing on May 15, 2026, amid heightened security during the second day of summit talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Tightened security in Beijing

Police officers patrol Beijing on May 15, 2026, amid heightened security during the second day of summit talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Canada: Blowing Dust Reduces Visibility Along Alberta Highway Amid Wind Warning

Blowing dust reduced visibility across parts of Alberta on May 14, as Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Wind Warning for a large swath of the province. This video was captured from a car driving on Highway 21 south of Trochu, central Alberta.

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US: Strong Winds and Driving Rain Hit Myrtle Beach as Cold Front Moves Through

Strong winds and heavy driving rain lashed Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday, May 11, as a cold front moved through the area, reducing visibility and whipping trees amid severe weather conditions.

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US: Spectacular Mammatus Clouds Spotted Over Texas Amid Severe Storm Threat

Spectacular mammatus clouds were reported outside Brownwood, Texas on Sunday, May 10, as a severe thunderstorm watch with tennis ball-sized hail and tornado threats swept across central Texas.

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Spain: Waterspout Forms Off Murcia Coast Near La Manga del Mar Menor

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of La Manga del Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain, on the morning of Thursday, May 7, amid increased atmospheric instability in the southeastern Iberian Peninsula.

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Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

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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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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot stands with Japan Airlines staff in front of a JAL plane at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. JAL will test the use of such robots for ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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JAL to use robots for cargo loading

A humanoid robot pushes a cargo container during a media demonstration at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 27, 2026. Japan Airlines will test the use of such robots at the airport from May, as the airline aims for their practical use in ground handling tasks, such as cargo loading and unloading, in 2028 amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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Nikkei index hits closing high

TOKYO, Japan, April 16 Kyodo - Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high of nearly 60,000 on April 16, 2026, up over 1,300 points from the previous day, amid expectations of an easing in the Middle East crisis. (Kyodo)

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 4

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 3

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This footage shows intense lightning flashing over Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, seen from near Orlando, Oklahoma.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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Scene from Tehran

Women holding an Iranian national flag take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

A man holds up an Iranian national flag on a street in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

People take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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Scene from Tehran

People take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

People stroll amid wisteria flowers in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

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Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

People stroll amid wisteria flowers in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

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Wisteria flowers at eastern Japan park

People stroll amid wisteria flowers in full bloom at Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on April 20, 2026.

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Japan: Shoppers Evacuate to Rooftop Amid Tsunami Warnings Following Major Earthquake

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage captures people at a shopping mall in Hachinohe evacuating to the rooftop amid tsunami warnings.

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US: Power Flashes Spotted in Hermitage Amid Severe Storms in Middle Tennessee

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows power flashes spotted in Hermitage in Nashville.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over Bowling Green, Kentucky

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday, April 16, amid a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the area.

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Nikkei index hits closing high

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high of nearly 60,000 on April 16, 2026, up over 1,300 points from the previous day, amid expectations of an easing in the Middle East crisis.

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Nikkei hits fresh intraday high

A financial monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rise above the 59,000 line to hit a fresh intraday high on the morning of April 16, 2026, amid hopes for progress in ceasefire talks over the Iran war.

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Japan's aid for Asia over oil shortages

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 15, 2026, after attending an online meeting with her counterparts mainly from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to discuss measures to tackle oil shortages amid the Middle East conflict. Japan pledged to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nations to help them secure crude oil supplies.

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Japan's aid for Asia over oil shortages

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 15, 2026, after attending an online meeting with her counterparts mainly from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to discuss measures to tackle oil shortages amid the Middle East conflict. Japan pledged to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nations to help them secure crude oil supplies.

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Japan's aid for Asia over oil shortages

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 15, 2026, after attending an online meeting with her counterparts mainly from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to discuss measures to tackle oil shortages amid the Middle East conflict. Japan pledged to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nations to help them secure crude oil supplies.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 8

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 7

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 6

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 5

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 4

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 3

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

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Iran: Pro-Government Rally in Mashhad in Support of Islamic Republic

Pro-government demonstrators gathered in Mashhad, Iran, on Saturday, April 11, waving both Islamic Republic and Hezbollah flags in a show of support for the Iranian government amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

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Ireland: Travel Disruption Enters Fourth Day Amid Ongoing Fuel Protest 2

Travel across parts of Ireland was disrupted for a fourth consecutive day on Friday, April 10, as slow-moving convoys and blockades continued over rising fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war against Iran. Two sections of the M50 motorway were shut, while blockades remained in place at fuel terminals in Limerick, Galway Port, and the Whitegate Oil Refinery in Cork.

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Ireland: Travel Disruption Enters Fourth Day Amid Ongoing Fuel Protest

Travel across parts of Ireland was disrupted for a fourth consecutive day on Friday, April 10, as slow-moving convoys and blockades continued over rising fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war against Iran. Two sections of the M50 motorway were shut, while blockades remained in place at fuel terminals in Limerick, Galway Port, and the Whitegate Oil Refinery in Cork.

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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.