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US: Everglades Wildfire Burns Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

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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: Powerful Storms Bring Rain, Hail and Flooding to Central Florida

Powerful storms swept through Central Florida on Tuesday, May 12, bringing widespread rain, hail, and flooding with severe thunderstorm warnings issued for multiple counties.

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Japan: Hailstorms Reported Across Kansai Region

Hail fell across multiple prefectures in Japan's Kansai region, including Kyoto and Hyogo, on Wednesday, May 13.

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Japan: Hailstorms Reported Across Kansai Region 2

Hail fell across multiple prefectures in Japan's Kansai region, including Kyoto and Hyogo, on Wednesday, May 13.

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Hobby Show in Shizuoka

The Shizuoka Hobby Show featuring products such as plastic and radio-controlled models opens in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on May 13, 2026. The show will be open to about 4,000 students from Shizuoka Prefecture on May 15 before opening to the public on May 16 and 17.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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China: Sneaky Cat Steals Ham Sausage From Tourists’ Backpack at Scenic Spot in Shijiazhuang

On May 1, 2026, at Baoduzhai Scenic Area in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, a tabby cat was caught on camera sneaking up behind two resting tourists, reaching into their unzipped backpack, and making off with a ham sausage — all without the travelers noticing.x

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China: Unmanned Forklift Reverses on Its Own and Crashes Into Ambulance

On April 15, 2026, a forklift at a company compound in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, suddenly reversed on its own and crashed into a parked ambulance. No one was operating the vehicle at the time. Staff suspected a short circuit in the forklift's electrical system triggered the unexpected movement.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Kenyan President William Ruto attend the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa forward summit in Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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US: Fire Guts Historic 150-Year-Old Church in Downtown Madison, Indiana

On Monday evening, May 11, fire tore through Trinity United Methodist Church, a 150-year-old landmark in downtown Madison, Indiana, collapsing the roof and causing major damage. No injuries were reported.

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New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils to the press the interior of its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars (L) for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars (L) for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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US: Cold Front Slams Austin With Hurricane-Force Winds and Large Hail on Mother’s Day

A cold front brought a line of strong storms with wind gusts, hail, heavy rain, and lightning to the Austin area on Sunday, May 10, Mother's Day, leaving thousands without power.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, laughs during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, laughs during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, laughs through her tears during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, laughs during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, wipes away tears during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, receives flowers from Hisashi Ietsugu, chairperson and CEO of Sysmex Corp., the sponsor of Sakamoto, during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, wipes away tears during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, wipes away tears during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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Figure Skating: Sakamoto at retirement press conference

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto, a two-time women's figure skating Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, laughs during her retirement press conference at a hotel in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on May 13, 2026.

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OECD Secretary General Cormann meets press

Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 13, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets with OECD Secretary General Cormann

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 12, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets with OECD Secretary General Cormann

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) meets with Mathias Cormann, secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 12, 2026.

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US: Anti-Zionist Protest Turns Violent Outside Brooklyn Synagogue, Arrests Made

On Monday night, May 11, roughly 200 anti-Zionist protesters marched through Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish neighborhood, clashing with counter-protesters outside a synagogue hosting an Israeli real estate event, leading to multiple arrests and physical assaults.

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Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City 2

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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China: Clever Owner Lures Hiding Hamster Out With Help From Its Companion

On April 11, 2026, in Hubei, a video recorded an owner trying to bring a hidden hamster out from under a sofa. The owner kept two golden hamsters, but one of them had crawled underneath and refused to come out. The owner then came up with an unusual solution. A string was gently placed around the neck of the second hamster, and that hamster was lowered beneath the sofa. Not long afterward, the hidden hamster followed along and finally emerged from underneath the furniture. The owner’s method appeared to work surprisingly well.

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Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region 2

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

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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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Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

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Mexico: Thousands of ARMYs Gather Outside Stadium for BTS Arirang World Tour

South Korean boy band BTS performed three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour. Thousands of fans without tickets gathered outside the stadium, creating a massive celebration in the surrounding streets to mark the group's return.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO.=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO.=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows, from left to right, Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO, and Tomoko Mikami, Representative of Google Cloud Japan.=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Zeon Japan sign and logo

Zeon Japan sign and logo=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Zeon Japan sign and logo

Zeon Japan sign and logo=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows, from left to right, Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO, and Tomoko Mikami, Representative of Google Cloud Japan.=May 7,2026,Tokyo