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Maldives: Shark Swallows Diver’s Camera and Spits It Back Out

On October 21, 2025, in the Maldives, a video captured an astonishing moment during a recreational diving session when a curious shark swallowed and then spat out a Chinese diver’s underwater camera. The shark suddenly appeared and bit into the device, swallowing it completely. For several seconds, the camera continued recording from inside the shark’s mouth, capturing flashes of sharp teeth and swirling water. The diver later told reporters that he felt terrified when the shark approached and immediately swam back to the boat after retrieving the camera.

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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TIFF - Palestine 36

Dhafer L‚ÄôAbidine flashes a peace sign on the red carpet for ‚ÄúPalestine 36‚Äù at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Friday, September 5, 2025. Photo by Laura Proctor/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Lightning Flashes as Thunderstorm Hits Phoenix Area, AZ

Heavy storms hit the Phoenix area on Wednesday, September 3, bringing severe thunderstorms, a dust storm, and flash floods. The National Weather Service issued several warnings as a result. The storms caused damage and flooding that continued into Thursday morning.

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China: Silent Lightning Flashes Captured on Plane Over Beijing’s Night Sky

Thunderstorm cloud with silent lightning was captured from a plane over Beijing’s night sky on August 6. These silent lightning flashes, known scientifically as cloud lightning, occurred within a thunderstorm cell and were so frequent that they created a rhythmic light show against the dark cloud mass.

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US: Clouds Glow in Lightning Show Over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Lightning lit up the sky over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on the night of July 21, 2025, creating a dramatic display behind thick clouds. While no visible bolts were seen, the clouds flashed repeatedly as distant lightning illuminated the night sky.

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US: Spectacular Lightning Seen Across Chicago Sky

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across the greater Chicago area throughout Thursday evening, July 10. These storms brought drenching rain to downtown Chicago earlier in the evening, with a series of lightning flashes illuminating the night sky.

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Protest Against Mass Arrests - The Hague

A protester flashes a peace sign during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands on July 6, 2025. Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion and pro-Palestine activists protested against repeated police violence. The march, sparked by a harsh police crackdown on June 25, ended in a forceful intervention and mass arrests. Detainees were taken on HTM buses to ADO stadium, where they were released. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti-Israel Demonstration in Baghdad

A young woman flashes a victory sign while wrapped in an Iranian flag during a protest in Al-Kadhimiya, Baghdad, Iraq on June 21, 2025. The rally was held by Iraqi resistance factions in response to Israeli airstrikes on Iran, drawing widespread condemnation. Photo by Ali Abdul Wahid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Lightning Illuminates Texas Sky as Severe Storm Sweeps Through 2

Flashes of lightning illuminated the night sky over Texas late Wednesday, June 4, as a severe thunderstorm moved through the region.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Texas Sky as Severe Storm Sweeps Through

Flashes of lightning illuminated the night sky over northern Texas late Wednesday, June 4, as a severe thunderstorm moved through the region.

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US: Series of Lightning Strikes Captured Amid Thunderstorm in Texas

A series of massive lightning strikes was captured on camera near Westbrook, Texas on Thursday, May 29, as a thunderstorm swept through the area. The repeated flashes lit up the sky, showcasing the storm’s intensity.

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Protesters Occupy Maersk HQ - Rotterdam

A protester in a blue jumpsuit flashes a peace sign while standing near a banner outside Maersk’s Rotterdam headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 14, 2025. Dozens of protesters from the activist group Geef Tegengas occupied the lobby of Maersk Line’s headquarters on Boompjes on Wednesday, accusing the global shipping giant of complicity in war crimes through its alleged transportation of weapons and weapon components to and from Israel. The occupation ended after police and security forces intervened and arrested all of the demonstrators. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fatimid Roses Festival - Iraq

A girl smiles and flashes a peace sign through a bus window upon arrival at the Fatimid Roses Festival in Karbala, Iraq, on April 21, 2025. The Festival is an annual event celebrating girls reaching the age of religious maturity and promoting cultural and spiritual values through formal ceremonies. Photo by Samer Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SDF Fighters Leave Aleppo - Syria

A young man flashes a peace sign toward armed fighters passing by in a convoy in Aleppo, Syria on April 9, 2025. The SDF withdrawal continues as part of the agreement between them and Syria’s central government and is proceeding in planned phases. Photo by Mohamad Daboul/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14th Anniversary Of Syrian Uprising - Aleppo

A child flashes a peace sign among the crowd in Aleppo, Syria, on March 15, 2025. Thousands of people gather to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the uprising against the ousted Baath regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14th Anniversary Of Syrian Uprising - Aleppo

A child flashes a peace sign among the crowd in Aleppo, Syria, on March 15, 2025. Thousands of people gather to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the uprising against the ousted Baath regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14th Anniversary Of Syrian Uprising - Aleppo

A young girl wrapped in the Syrian opposition flag flashes a peace sign in Aleppo, Syria, on March 15, 2025. Thousands of people gather to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the uprising against the ousted Baath regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14th Anniversary Of Syrian Uprising - Aleppo

A young girl wrapped in the Syrian opposition flag flashes a peace sign in Aleppo, Syria, on March 15, 2025. Thousands of people gather to commemorate the 14th anniversary of the uprising against the ousted Baath regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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14th Anniversary Of Syrian Uprising - Idlib

A girl flashes a peace sign while holding a portrait in front of a memorial wall displaying images of missing and killed Syrians in Idlib, Syria, on March 15, 2025. People chant and wave national flags as they celebrate the fourteenth anniversary of Syria's uprising at a rally. Photo by Asaad Al Asaad/Middle Esat Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Latest Gaza Hostage Exchange

A former prisoner flashes a victory sign alongside supporters as he celebrates his release in Gaza on February 1, 2025. The exchange took place under the fourth agreement of the ongoing ceasefire deal. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Latest Gaza Hostage Exchange

A former prisoner flashes a victory sign alongside supporters as he celebrates his release in Gaza on February 1, 2025. The exchange took place under the fourth agreement of the ongoing ceasefire deal. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Displaced Palestinians Arrive In The Northern Gaza

A man flashes a peace sign in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 27, 2025. Displaced Palestinians return to their homes following progress in Hamas-Israeli talks. Phot oby Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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90 Prisoners Released by Israel - West Bank

A Palestinian woman flashes the V-sign for victory inside a Red Cross bus carrying some 90 prisoners released by Israel in the early hours of January 20, 2025, upon their arrival in the occupied West Bank town of Beitunia, outside Ramallah. Crowds cheered, chanted and honked car horns as two buses carrying the prisoners arrived in Beitunia following their release as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal that began on January 19 and saw three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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90 Prisoners Released by Israel - West Bank

A Palestinian woman flashes the V-sign for victory inside a Red Cross bus carrying some 90 prisoners released by Israel in the early hours of January 20, 2025, upon their arrival in the occupied West Bank town of Beitunia, outside Ramallah. Crowds cheered, chanted and honked car horns as two buses carrying the prisoners arrived in Beitunia following their release as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal that began on January 19 and saw three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Displaced Palestinians Returned To Northern Gaza

A member of Al-Qassam Brigades flashes a peace sign while standing on Al-Rashid Street in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 27, 2025, as displaced Palestinians make their way back to northern Gaza following the ceasefire agreement. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Release of The Hostages and The Return to Gaza

A woman flashes a victory sign while standing on a car in northern Gaza City on January 25, 2025. Displaced Palestinians move northward following an announcement allowing them to leave the southern and central regions. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Release of The Hostages and The Return to Gaza

A girl holds a Palestinian flag and flashes a victory sign amid a crowd in northern Gaza City on January 25, 2025. Displaced Palestinians move northward following an announcement allowing them to leave the southern and central regions. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Return to Gaza

A boy flashes a peace sign from a car returning to Al-Balad in Rafah, Palestine, on January 20, 2025. Residents are assessing damage to their homes following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Washington Before Presidency Inauguration

A National Guard member flashes a peace sign from inside an armored vehicle in Washington, D.C., during President Donald J. Trump’s second inauguration on January 20, 2025. Photo by Kia Rastar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The 13-Year Civil War in Syria

Photo dates November 30, 2024 - A man flashes a victory sign from a car window in Aleppo, Syria. The city was captured by HTS and SDF forces following the collapse of pro-government defenses. Photo by Asaad Al Asaad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv supermarket during power outage

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Customers use camera flashes in a supermarket during a power outage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv supermarket during power outage

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Customers use camera flashes in a supermarket during a power outage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv supermarket during power outage

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Customers use camera flashes in a supermarket during a power outage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv supermarket during power outage

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Customers use camera flashes in a supermarket during a power outage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv supermarket during power outage

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Customers use camera flashes to shed light on vegetables in a supermarket during a power outage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Kyiv supermarket during power outage

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Customers use camera flashes to shed light on vegetables in a supermarket during a power outage, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Protest against the "Israel is Forever" gala - Paris

People flashes the V-sign as they take part in a rally organised by political parties (La France Insoumise - LFI, Les Ecologistes - EELV and Nouveau Parti anticapitaliste - NPA) against the "Israel is Forever" gala organised by far-right Franco-Israeli figures, in Paris, on November 13, 2024, on the eve of the UEFA Nations League 2025 football match between France and Israel. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest against the "Israel is Forever" gala - Paris

People flashes the V-sign as they take part in a rally organised by political parties (La France Insoumise - LFI, Les Ecologistes - EELV and Nouveau Parti anticapitaliste - NPA) against the "Israel is Forever" gala organised by far-right Franco-Israeli figures, in Paris, on November 13, 2024, on the eve of the UEFA Nations League 2025 football match between France and Israel. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest against the "Israel is Forever" gala - Paris

People flashes the V-sign as they take part in a rally organised by political parties (La France Insoumise - LFI, Les Ecologistes - EELV and Nouveau Parti anticapitaliste - NPA) against the "Israel is Forever" gala organised by far-right Franco-Israeli figures, in Paris, on November 13, 2024, on the eve of the UEFA Nations League 2025 football match between France and Israel. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Spectacular Lightning Strike Illuminates Skies Over Urumqi

On July 31, 2024, residents of Urumqi in Xinjiang, northwest China, witnessed an extraordinary display of nature’s power. A massive lightning strike, preceded by several smaller flashes, lit up the night sky with an intense light that nearly turned it white. The final, most intense flash appeared to split the sky open and created a visual effect resembling a large spark in the distance. The dramatic scene was so vivid that the filmer, startled by the intensity, mistakenly thought there was a fire and quickly alerted her husband.

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Hamas Chief Haniyeh The Day Before Being Killed - Tehran

Ismael Haniyeh, Palestinian leader of the militant group Hamas, surrounded by lawmakers flashes the victory sign during the swearing in ceremony for the new Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, at the parliament in Tehran on July 30, 2024. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Saman/Middle East Images/ABACAAPRESS.COM

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Masoud Pezeshkian Presidential Candidate Rally - Iran

An Iranian woman flashes a victory sign during a rally in supporters of Masoud Pezeshkian one of the two candidates qualifying for the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, on July 3, 2024. Iran is holding snap presidential elections to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. After the election with a historically low turnout on Friday, Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's presidential election candidate and former reformist member of the Iranian parliament, and Saeed Jalili, Ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator will face off in a runoff presidential election on July 5. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masoud Pezeshkian Presidential Candidate Rally - Iran

An Iranian woman flashes a victory sign during a rally in supporters of Masoud Pezeshkian one of the two candidates qualifying for the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, on July 3, 2024. Iran is holding snap presidential elections to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. After the election with a historically low turnout on Friday, Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's presidential election candidate and former reformist member of the Iranian parliament, and Saeed Jalili, Ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator will face off in a runoff presidential election on July 5. Photo by Sasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masoud Pezeshkian Presidential Candidate Rally - Iran

An Iranian man flashes a victory sign during a rally in supporters of Masoud Pezeshkian one of the two candidates qualifying for the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, on July 3, 2024. Iran is holding snap presidential elections to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. After the election with a historically low turnout on Friday, Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's presidential election candidate and former reformist member of the Iranian parliament, and Saeed Jalili, Ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator will face off in a runoff presidential election on July 5. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Masoud Pezeshkian Presidential Candidate Rally - Iran

A man flashes a victory sign while attending a rally in supporters of Masoud Pezeshkian one of the two candidates qualifying for the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, on July 3, 2024. Iran is holding snap presidential elections to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. After the election with a historically low turnout on Friday, Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's presidential election candidate and former reformist member of the Iranian parliament, and Saeed Jalili, Ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator will face off in a runoff presidential election on July 5. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election Day - Tehran

An Iranian woman flashes a victory sign after casting her vote at a polling station in Tehran during Iran's presidential election on June 28, 2024. Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to vote in the snap presidential election to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election Day - Tehran

An Iranian woman flashes a victory sign after casting her vote at a polling station in Tehran during Iran's presidential election on June 28, 2024. Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to vote in the snap presidential election to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Election Day - Tehran

An Iranian man flashes a victory sign after casting her vote at a polling station in Tehran during Iran's presidential election on June 28, 2024. Around 61 million Iranians are eligible to vote in the snap presidential election to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Presidential Elections - Canditate Masoud Pezeshkian - Iran

Iran's presidential election candidate and former reformist member of the Iranian parliament, Masoud Pezeshkian, flashes the victory sign with his supporters during an electoral campaign rally to support Pezeshkianin in Tehran, Iran, on June 19, 2024. Iran is holding snap presidential elections to choose the next president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM