China: Violent Winds Knock Down Large Tree in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

A violent storm swept through Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province, on Sunday, April 27, bringing sudden strong winds that struck the area without warning. A large tree beside a nearby shop collapsed during the storm, captured on video by a witness filming from inside the shop.

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.

China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

US: Powerful Thunderstorms Knock Down Trees in Western New York

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. This video captures downed trees by the storm in Monroe County.

US: Eagles Fans Knock Down Traffic Light Pole In Super Bowl Celebration

Thousands of Eagles fans took to the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate on Sunday, February 9 after the team defeated Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The video shows fans carrying a toppled traffic light pole.

US: Fast-Moving Storm Batters Greater Boston, Bringing Heavy Rains

A fast-moving storm moved through Greater Boston on Friday, June 14, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and gusty winds. Damage by fallen trees was reported in Arlington and other places around the area.

US: Fast-Moving Storm Batters Greater Boston, Bringing Heavy Rains 2

A fast-moving storm moved through Greater Boston on Friday, June 14, bringing heavy rains, flooding, and gusty winds. Damage by fallen trees was reported in Arlington and other places around the area.

US: Atmospheric River – Violent Winds Knock Down Trees Leaving Multiple Deaths In California 5

A powerful atmospheric river storm continued to hit California on Monday, February 5, causing widespread damage. The storm brought heavy downpours, destructive mudslides, and violent winds that knocked down trees and power lines. 4 were killed by fallen trees in Northern California, 2 others from car wrecks in Southern California. 3 other deaths were reported raising the death toll across the state to 9, as of recent local reports on February 7.

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Denmark's Anders Koch (L, 40) and Nicklas Jensen knock down Enzo Guebey of France during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between France and Denmark in Tampere on May 14, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Women's groups call for Osaka Gov. Yokoyama's resignation

Women's groups call for Osaka Gov. Yokoyama's resignation

OSAKA, Japan - Women's groups march on the main street of Osaka's Chuo Ward on Nov. 1, demanding Osaka Gov. Knock Yokoyama step down over his involvement in a high-profile sexual harassment case. His accuser, a 21-year-old college student, earlier in the day increased her demand for compensation to 15 million yen from 12 million yen. Yokoyama, 67, chose not to challenge her demand during the final hearing of the case at the Osaka District Court in October.

The Architect (2006)

The Architect (2006)

Viola Davis Characters: Tonya Neely Film: The Architect (2006) Director: Matt Tauber 02 April 2006 VIOLA DAVIS as Tonya, an outspoken activist trying to knock down a dangerous Chicago public housing project, in Matt Tauber

Men knock down cow to ground at festival in Islamabad

Men knock down cow to ground at festival in Islamabad

Men knock down a cow to the ground before killing it in a traditional rite in Islamabad on Sept. 25, 2015. It was a day before the start of a four-day Islamic festival known as the Eid al-Adha event (Festival of Sacrifice). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Women's groups call for Osaka Gov. Yokoyama's resignation

Women's groups call for Osaka Gov. Yokoyama's resignation

OSAKA, Japan - Women's groups march on the main street of Osaka's Chuo Ward on Nov. 1, demanding Osaka Gov. Knock Yokoyama step down over his involvement in a high-profile sexual harassment case. His accuser, a 21-year-old college student, earlier in the day increased her demand for compensation to 15 million yen from 12 million yen. Yokoyama, 67, chose not to challenge her demand during the final hearing of the case at the Osaka District Court in October.