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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Object Spotted Spinning in Circles Above Yichang

On March 29, 2026, residents in Yichang, Hubei, witnessed a mysterious glowing object spinning and shifting colors in the night sky, sparking curiosity and speculation. The luminous object was seen hovering high above the city, circling continuously while changing colors from bright white to shades of blue and red.

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Japan: Tokyo Marchers Mark Land Day in Protest Against Israeli-US Aggression

Protesters gathered at two locations across Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, demonstrating against the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and calling on the Japanese government to take a stronger stance for peace. Demonstrators marched through the streets carrying placards and light sticks, chanting slogans. At a rally held in front of Shinjuku Station,1,400 people gathered to voice their opposition. A separate demonstration was held in front of the National Diet Building, drawing approximately 3,000 participants including online attendees, according to organizers.

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China: Cat Chases Fish Shadows Cast From Glowing Aquarium

On March 21, 2026, in Yuxi, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video recorded a dim indoor scene after the room lights had been turned off. Only a soft yellow lamp above the aquarium remained on. Under the light, fish swimming inside the tank cast moving shadows onto the floor. A white cat noticed the shapes and appeared to mistake them for real fish. The cat repeatedly pounced toward the floor, chasing the shifting shadows as they glided across the room. Each time the shadow moved, the cat followed quickly and tried again. The image of the yellow-lit tank, the moving fish shadows, and the white cat’s repeated leaps created a quiet but striking scene.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision 2

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Italian athlete Francesca Porcellato carries the Paralympic flame to light the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Torch relay

Torchbearers light the cauldron with the Milan Cortina Paralympic flame in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 3, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Torch relay

Torchbearers light the cauldron with the Milan Cortina Paralympic flame in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 3, 2026.

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US: Light Snow Falls in Washington, D.C. and Surrounding Areas

Snow fell across much of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on Monday afternoon, March 2.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 4

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 3

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 2

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People use the light of their cellphones in hope of cease-fire in Ukraine as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2026.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People use the light of their cellphones in hope of cease-fire in Ukraine as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Fireworks light up the sky during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy.

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US: Rare Snow Falls in Las Vegas Valley

Light snow fell across parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, February 18, as a storm moved into southern Nevada. Flurries were reported in western areas, including Summerlin, briefly dusting neighborhoods and surprising residents more accustomed to desert conditions.

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China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 6

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 4

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 5

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 3

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Philippines: Fireworks Light Up Manila for Lunar New Year

Fireworks lit up the skies across parts of Manila on Monday, February 16 as communities welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations. This video shows fireworks in Makati.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 2

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

KOBE, Japan, Jan. 19 Kyodo - People light lanterns during a memorial at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026, the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people. (Kyodo)

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5th anniv. of nuclear weapons ban treaty

People light candles at the Peace Memorial Park near the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026, to mark the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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5th anniv. of nuclear weapons ban treaty

People light candles at the Peace Memorial Park near the World Heritage-listed Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026, to mark the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

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China: Electric Scooter Suddenly Catches Fire at Busy Intersection in Huizhou

A woman waiting at a red light in Huizhou, Guangdong, faced a dangerous situation on Monday, January 5, when her electric scooter unexpectedly caught fire. Thick white smoke rapidly poured out from the battery area.

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Illustration - Grenoble City

Cyclists are waiting at a red traffic light on a city street. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People light lanterns during a memorial at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026, the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 2

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

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Agriculture Science And Technology

JINAN, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A researcher from Quanmai Agriculture Company is preparing to transfer selected wheat bottle seedlings from a light cultivation room in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China on January 12, 2026.

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Agriculture Science And Technology

JINAN, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A researcher from Quanmai Agriculture Company observed the growth status of wheat bottle seedlings in a light cultivation room in Jinan City, Shandong Province, China on January 12, 2026.

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Fire show

10.01.2026, Tartu. A Christmas tree bonfire light and drum show (performed by Siim Koppel and Siim JÃµgioja) took place in Raadi. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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Fire show

10.01.2026, Tartu. A Christmas tree bonfire light and drum show (performed by Siim Koppel and Siim JÃµgioja) took place in Raadi. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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Fire show

10.01.2026, Tartu. A Christmas tree bonfire light and drum show (performed by Siim Koppel and Siim JÃµgioja) took place in Raadi. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja