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China: Dog Runs 3,000-Meter Race Alongside Competitor in Inner Mongolia

On May 15, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a small dog stole the spotlight during a 3,000-meter race by running alongside a female competitor. As the pair neared the finish line, the dog's sprinting form drew particular attention from onlookers. According to reports, the girl regularly trains at the track and has been feeding the dog during her visits — a routine that appears to have earned her the dog's loyalty, prompting it to join her the moment it saw her run.

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China: Turtle Bites Cat Drinking Water From Water Tank

On May 11, 2026, in Jilin, located in northeastern China, a video captured a turtle lying at the bottom of a water tank. A cat seemed to be thirsty and bent down to drink water from the tank. The sound may have disturbed the sleeping turtle. The turtle suddenly became angry and jumped up to bite the cat. The cat reacted very quickly, moved away from the tank, and jumped onto the table.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far L) speaks with fruit farms in the city of Fukushima in northeastern Japan on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) visits a cyclamen farm in Minamisoma in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far L) speaks with fruit farmers in the city of Fukushima in northeastern Japan on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far L) speaks with cyclamen cultivators in Minamisoma in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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Turkey: Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Arrives in Marmaris After Israeli Interception

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, on Sunday, May 10, after being intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete on April 29. The 38-vessel convoy, which departed Barcelona on April 15 carrying nearly 300 activists, was forced to dock for technical maintenance and resupply. Entry procedures and forensic examinations are underway for returning activists, while Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the interception. Officials say the flotilla plans to set sail again on Wednesday to resume its mission of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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Mexico: At Least Five Dead in Shopping Mall Fire in Los Mochis

At least five people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon at Plaza Fiesta Las Palmas mall in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The blaze, which may have started in a restaurant kitchen, spread rapidly through the building. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 5

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at near Otsuchi Fire Station on April 26.

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Japan: Otsuchi Town in Iwate Shrouded in Smoke From Wildfire

Two wildfires burning in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture have entered their sixth day, with flames continuing to spread into school grounds and residential neighborhoods, prompting authorities to issue new evacuation orders for additional districts. The fires, which broke out on April 22, have scorched more than 1,600 hectares. The videos show the Kirikiri district shrouded in smoke from one of the fires on April 25.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 4

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue. This video was shot at a parking area near the fire on Sanriku Expressway on April 24.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 2

This video shows the town of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan shrouded in wildfire smoke as the fires kept spreading on Thursday, April 23. The two blazes, which broke out in forested areas on the afternoon of April 22, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen 3

Two wildfires, which broke out on the afternoon of April 22 in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan, have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Grow in Iwate’s Otsuchi as Evacuation Orders Widen

Two wildfires broke out in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northeast Japan on the afternoon of April 22. The blazes have scorched more than 1,000 hectares of land as of Friday, April 24, with at least eight structures — including a home — reported destroyed. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for more than 3,000 people as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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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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US: Explosion and Fire Erupt at Oil Well Site in Nacogdoches County, Texas

An explosion and fire were reported at an oil well site in southern Nacogdoches County, Texas late Monday, April 20. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all workers have been accounted for and evacuated. Emergency response teams are on scene, and nearby residents are being evacuated as a precaution.

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Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Photo taken at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, shows the "masakaki" ritual offering (L) sent by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the Shinto shrine's three-day spring festival. Takaichi, who had routinely visited the shrine before taking office last October, appears to have sent the offering instead of visiting.

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Japan PM Takaichi's ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine

Photo taken at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, shows the "masakaki" ritual offering (L) sent by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the Shinto shrine's three-day spring festival. Takaichi, who had routinely visited the shrine before taking office last October, appears to have sent the offering instead of visiting.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura addresses a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 deaths have been attributed to the quakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura addresses a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 deaths have been attributed to the quakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura addresses a memorial ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of a pair of massive earthquakes on April 16, 2026, in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. A total of 278 deaths have been attributed to the quakes that hit Kumamoto and Oita prefectures on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Zhijian "James" Chen, professor of molecular biology at the University of Texas, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for discovery of the nucleic acid sensing mechanism by the innate immune system. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Cynthia Dwork, professor of computer science at Harvard University, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for helping build an ethical digital society. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Shizuo Akira, professor of life science at the University of Osaka, poses for a photo during an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after winning the Japan Prize for discovery of the nucleic acid sensing mechanism by the innate immune system. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a concert at the New National Theatre in Tokyo following an award ceremony for the Japan Prize on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology. (Pool photo)

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are pictured after attending an award ceremony for the Japan Prize in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a concert at the New National Theatre in Tokyo following an award ceremony for the Japan Prize on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology. (Pool photo)

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony for the Japan Prize at New National Theatre in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a dinner party following an award ceremony for the Japan Prize in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at an award ceremony for the Japan Prize in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a dinner party following an award ceremony for the Japan Prize in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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Japan Prize award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at an award ceremony for the Japan Prize in Tokyo on April 14, 2026. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology.

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US: Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Hits Silver Springs, Nevada, Aftershocks Continue

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Silver Springs, Nevada, on Monday, April 13, with shaking felt in parts of California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No significant damage or injuries were reported, though more than 20 aftershocks have been reported.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Knocks Out Power Across CNMI as Residents Evacuate and Tourists Stranded

Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota as Super Typhoon Sinlaku batters the CNMI. Some 303 residents have evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

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Japan: Fire Tears Through Scrap and Materials Yard in Bando City, Ibaraki 2

A fire broke out at a storage yard for materials and scrapped vehicles in Bando City, Ibaraki, on Thursday, April 9, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which started around 12:15 p.m., engulfed buildings and vehicles stored within the yard and continued to burn for more than six hours. No injuries have been reported.

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Japan: Fire Tears Through Scrap and Materials Yard in Bando City, Ibaraki

A fire broke out at a storage yard for materials and scrapped vehicles in Bando City, Ibaraki, on Thursday, April 9, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which started around 12:15 p.m., engulfed buildings and vehicles stored within the yard and continued to burn for more than six hours. No injuries have been reported.

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Japan: Strong Winds Knock Down Cherry Tree in Saitama

Strong winds battered Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Monday, April 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a wind advisory for parts of the area. Kumagaya recorded a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 21.9 m/s. This video shows a cherry tree that appears to have been knocked down by gusty winds in Saitama City.

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Ireland: Fuel Protest Convoys Cause Widespread Traffic Disruption Across Country

Fuel protests caused major traffic disruption across Ireland, with slow-moving convoys on main roads leading to Dublin and other cities. Gas prices have surged, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict.