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[Breaking News]Possible spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza area

TOKYO, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Fire trucks gather in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 25, 2026, after an emergency call reported a pungent smell and people coughing. At least one person was taken to the hospital and around 20 others reported feeling ill, according to police. Surveillance footage showed a man spraying an unknown substance inside the facility before the call was made. (Kyodo)

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Possible spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza area

TOKYO, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Fire trucks gather in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 25, 2026, after an emergency call reported a pungent smell and people coughing. At least one person was taken to the hospital and around 20 others reported feeling ill, according to police. Surveillance footage showed a man spraying an unknown substance inside the facility before the call was made. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 3

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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Possible spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza area

Fire trucks gather in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 25, 2026, after an emergency call reported a pungent smell and people coughing. At least one person was taken to the hospital and around 20 others reported feeling ill, according to police. Surveillance footage showed a man spraying an unknown substance inside the facility before the call was made.

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Possible spraying incident in Tokyo's Ginza area

Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles gather in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex in Tokyo's Ginza district on May 25, 2026, after an emergency call reported a pungent smell and people coughing. At least one person was taken to the hospital and around 20 others reported feeling ill, according to police. Surveillance footage showed a man spraying an unknown substance inside the facility before the call was made.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 2

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki 2

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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US: United Flight Hits Light Pole and Truck While Landing at Newark Airport

A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, May 3, with all 231 people on board escaping without injury.

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Mexico: Smoke Spreads Through Perisur Mall, Prompting Emergency Evacuation

Smoke filled the Perisur shopping mall in Mexico City on Friday, April 3, after a gas anomaly was detected, prompting emergency services to mobilize and dozens of shoppers and employees to evacuate. Workers activated a fire extinguisher to address the incident, but the chemical agent released a dense cloud of white smoke that spread through the mall, causing panic among visitors.

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UK: Building Collapses in Oldham, Prompting Emergency Response

Emergency services responded to a building collapse in Oldham, Greater Manchester on Tuesday, March 24, with multiple vehicles seen gathering outside the scene. Five people were injured in the incident.

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US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

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South Africa: Passengers Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Cape Town Airport

A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, February 24, prompting passenger evacuations and disrupting flights. While the blaze was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, the incident caused significant power outages and IT system failures, leading to diverted flights and temporary suspensions of international departures.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Teen Killed After Bus Hits Ultra-Orthodox Protesters - Jerusalem

Israeli police officers inspect a bus involved in the incident in Jerusalem, January 6, 2026. A teenage boy was killed and three others were injured on Tuesday after a bus driver rammed into a protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, Israel's emergency services said. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Reports of Shots Fired Prompt Evacuation at Willowbrook Mall in New Jersey

Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, December 30, triggering panic among shoppers. Authorities said multiple officers were on the scene and the situation was stable, but it was unclear whether anyone was injured. The mall was evacuated and placed under lockdown. While social media posts suggested gunfire, officials had not immediately confirmed the reports.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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Explosion in the Ãlemiste shopping center

20.12.2025, Tallinn. A trash can exploded in the Ãlemiste shopping center in Tallinn on Saturday evening, prompting emergency services to evacuate the building. One person was hospitalized as a result and a 60-year-old man has been detained following the incident. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Explosion in the Ãlemiste shopping center

20.12.2025, Tallinn. A trash can exploded in the Ãlemiste shopping center in Tallinn on Saturday evening, prompting emergency services to evacuate the building. One person was hospitalized as a result and a 60-year-old man has been detained following the incident. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Explosion in the Ãlemiste shopping center

20.12.2025, Tallinn. A trash can exploded in the Ãlemiste shopping center in Tallinn on Saturday evening, prompting emergency services to evacuate the building. One person was hospitalized as a result and a 60-year-old man has been detained following the incident. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Explosion in the Ãlemiste shopping center

20.12.2025, Tallinn. A trash can exploded in the Ãlemiste shopping center in Tallinn on Saturday evening, prompting emergency services to evacuate the building. One person was hospitalized as a result and a 60-year-old man has been detained following the incident. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 3

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism.

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C. 2

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism. This video shows US Park Police helicopter N22PP responding to a shooting report at Farragut Square in Northwest, Washington, D.C.

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US: Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington, D.C.

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically injured Wednesday, November 26 in a targeted shooting just blocks from the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national was taken into custody with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The FBI is investigating the incident as a possible act of international terrorism.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth 2

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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US: Massive Garage Fire Reported in Northborough, Massachusetts

A massive fire broke out at a multi-car garage within an apartment complex in Northborough, Massachusetts, on Sunday, November 16. The blaze involved the two-story structure, leading to a partial collapse, though the cause of the incident is yet to be determined.

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Australia: Hundreds Evacuated from PAX AUS Gaming Festival due to False Alarm 2

Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the PAX Australia gaming festival at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Saturday, October 11, after a fire alarm was activated. The incident, which saw people rushing towards the doors, was confirmed by officials to be a false alarm, with no fire or injuries reported.

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Australia: Hundreds Evacuated from PAX AUS Gaming Festival due to False Alarm

Hundreds of people were forced to evacuate the PAX Australia gaming festival at the Melbourne Convention Centre on Saturday, October 11, after a fire alarm was activated. The incident, which saw people rushing towards the doors, was confirmed by officials to be a false alarm, with no fire or injuries reported.

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Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Haneda Airport Old Hangar, Flights Unaffected 2

A large fire broke out at an old hangar undergoing demolition on the premises of Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Monday morning, September 29. Authorities have confirmed that the incident has not caused any delays or disruption to flight operations. This is a developing story.

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Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Haneda Airport Old Hangar, Flights Unaffected

A large fire broke out at an old hangar undergoing demolition on the premises of Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Monday morning, September 29. Authorities have confirmed that the incident has not caused any delays or disruption to flight operations. This is a developing story.

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Japan: Fire Breaks Out at Tokyo Haneda Airport Old Hangar, Flights Unaffected 3

A large fire broke out at an old hangar undergoing demolition on the premises of Tokyo Haneda International Airport on Monday morning, September 29. Authorities have confirmed that the incident has not caused any delays or disruption to flight operations. This is a developing story.

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US: ICE Stop Turns Deadly, Suspect Shot by Officer in Franklin Park, Illinois

On Friday, September 12, in Franklin Park, west of Chicago, an ICE officer was severely injured and a suspect, identified as Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez — an undocumented immigrant with a prior reckless driving charge — was killed after allegedly resisting arrest and dragging the officer with his car during a vehicle stop. The officer fired shots, and Villegas-Gonzalez later died at a hospital. The incident prompted a large law enforcement response and road closures, while immigrant rights groups and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker called for transparency and accountability, voicing concern and criticism over ICE operations in the area.

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China: Man Drives Burning Tricycle to Fire Station in Zhengzhou, Henan

This video captures the tense moment a Chinese man rode his flaming tricycle straight into a fire station, prompting firefighters in Zhengzhou, Henan, to rush out and extinguish the blaze in under a minute on July 21.

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Spain: Fighter Jet Performs Emergency Maneuver at Gijón Airshow to Avoid Birds

A Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet nearly crashed during an airshow at San Lorenzo Bay in Gijón, on Sunday, July 27. The jet, flying low toward a crowded beach, suddenly performed a hard right roll and dipped dangerously low, alarming spectators. However, it quickly regained control. The Spanish Air Force later explained that the maneuver was an emergency response to a flock of birds in the jet’s path.

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US: Active Shooter Reported at NYC Office Building in Midtown 2

A police officer and at least two other people were shot in the lobby of a building that houses the offices of the finance giant Blackstone and other firms on Park Avenue, between East 51st and East 52nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, on Monday, July 28. This is a breaking and developing story.

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Mass Shooting Leaves 6 People Dead - Bangkok

Emergency vehicles are parked near the site of a shooting incident in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2025. At least six people were killed in a shooting incident in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Monday, local media Thairath reported. The gunman opened fire in a market before killing himself, the report said. Photo by Xinhua/Sun Weitong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amur Region Plane Crash Russia's Tragic Incident

This photo released by the Far Eastern Transport Prosecutor's Office of Russia on July 24, 2025 shows the crash site of a passenger plane in Amur Region, Russia. The An-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, was en route from Khabarovsk to Tynda with a stopover in Blagoveshchensk. There were 43 passengers on board, along with six crew members, Amur Oblast Governor Vasily Orlov said on social media Telegram. Initial investigation has shown no survivors, according to local emergency services. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amur Region Plane Crash Russia's Tragic Incident

This photo released by the Far Eastern Transport Prosecutor's Office of Russia on July 24, 2025 shows the crash site of a passenger plane in Amur Region, Russia. The An-24 aircraft, operated by Angara Airlines, was en route from Khabarovsk to Tynda with a stopover in Blagoveshchensk. There were 43 passengers on board, along with six crew members, Amur Oblast Governor Vasily Orlov said on social media Telegram. Initial investigation has shown no survivors, according to local emergency services. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Alcalá de Henares Calls for Closure of Illegal Drug Center - Madrid

The National Police cordons off the Center for Emergency Reception and Referral of Immigrants (CAED) before the possible concentration to demand its closure, on July 19, 2025, in Alcala de Henares, Madrid (Spain). The rally comes in the wake of the rape suffered by a 21-year-old woman in the vicinity of CAED on May 28. In the days following the incident, two rallies were also held with the participation of ultra-right-wing groups, where Francoist chants and chants in favor of mass deportations of migrants were heard. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Alcalá de Henares Calls for Closure of Illegal Drug Center - Madrid

The National Police cordons off the Center for Emergency Reception and Referral of Immigrants (CAED) before the possible concentration to demand its closure, on July 19, 2025, in Alcala de Henares, Madrid (Spain). The rally comes in the wake of the rape suffered by a 21-year-old woman in the vicinity of CAED on May 28. In the days following the incident, two rallies were also held with the participation of ultra-right-wing groups, where Francoist chants and chants in favor of mass deportations of migrants were heard. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Alcalá de Henares Calls for Closure of Illegal Drug Center - Madrid

The National Police cordons off the Center for Emergency Reception and Referral of Immigrants (CAED) before the possible concentration to demand its closure, on July 19, 2025, in Alcala de Henares, Madrid (Spain). The rally comes in the wake of the rape suffered by a 21-year-old woman in the vicinity of CAED on May 28. In the days following the incident, two rallies were also held with the participation of ultra-right-wing groups, where Francoist chants and chants in favor of mass deportations of migrants were heard. Photo by Carlos Luján/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Fireworks Facility in Esparto, California

A fire broke out at a fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County, on Tuesday, July 1, triggering multiple explosions. Flames spread from several structures to nearby grass, burning about 80 acres. Black smoke could be seen from miles away, and evacuations were issued.

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Germany: Fire Erupts at High-Rise in Berlin, Explosions Reported

A high-rise fire was reported in Berlin on the morning of Monday, June 30. According to the video owner, the building was under construction and several explosions were heard beforehand. This is a developing story.

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Germany: Fire Erupts at High-Rise in Berlin, Explosions Reported 2

A high-rise fire was reported in Berlin on the morning of Monday, June 30. According to the video owner, the building was under construction and several explosions were heard beforehand. This is a developing story.

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US: Police Respond to Reported Shooting Outside Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas 4

Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Bellagio Hotel fountain on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, June 8. This video appears to show emergency workers performing CPR on a victim.

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US: Police Respond to Reported Shooting Outside Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas 2

Police responded to reports of a shooting near the Bellagio Hotel fountain on the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night, June 8.