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China: Massive Sandstorm Approaches School Football Field in Harbin

On May 31, 2026, a massive sandstorm swept toward a school football field in Harbin, Heilongjiang, with a towering wall of dust advancing rapidly under strong winds. As the storm drew closer, several students remained on the playground to take photos, capturing the dramatic scene as the sandstorm approached.

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China: Mosquito Appears to Type Pickup Code on Delivery Locker Screen in Shanghai

On May 17, 2026, in Shanghai, China, a video captured a mosquito landing on a delivery locker's screen. The insect repeatedly touched the glowing display with its legs, giving the comical impression it was trying to type in a pickup code. The mosquito appeared unusually focused on the screen, as if it were a tiny customer retrieving its own delivery.

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Japan: Deer Calmly Crosses Road at Zebra Crossing Alongside Pedestrians in Nara

On May 9, 2026, in Nara, Japan, a video captured a deer standing at a zebra crossing as people moved across the street around it. Rather than rushing or wandering off, the deer followed the flow of pedestrians and crossed the road in an orderly manner. It paused briefly on the crossing before continuing forward at a relaxed pace, walking beside the crowd as if it understood the traffic rules. The video ended with the deer slowly making its way across the zebra crossing together with the pedestrians.

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[Breaking News]Rally of abductees' families

TOKYO, Japan, June 1 Kyodo - Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026. Yokota's sister, Megumi, was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Mexico: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding Across Guadalajara Metro Area

Heavy rainfall over the weekend caused severe flooding across Guadalajara's metropolitan area. The storm also downed dozens of trees, disrupted public transport, and temporarily closed major roads. Some areas recorded rainfall in a few hours equivalent to an entire month's average for May.

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Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during a match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set against Iva Jovic of the United States in the women's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka reacts after winning a point against Elsa Jacquemot of France in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set against Iva Jovic of the United States in the women's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during a match against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine reacts after winning a point against Iga Swiatek of Poland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan is pictured before playing against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan is pictured before playing against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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France: Chaos Erupts Nationwide After PSG’s Champions League Win 3

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, triggered widespread unrest across France, with more than 400 arrests, cars set ablaze, shops vandalized, and a group attempting to storm a police station.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts during a match against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts during a match against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil reacts after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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France: Chaos Erupts Nationwide After PSG’s Champions League Win 2

Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shootout victory over Arsenal at the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday, May 30, triggered widespread unrest across France, with more than 400 arrests, cars set ablaze, shops vandalized, and a group attempting to storm a police station. This video shows fireworks shooting into the air and flying around in Paris.

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Tennis: French Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in the women's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain reacts after beating compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain plays against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain plays against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Rafael Jodar of Spain plays against compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Alexander Zverev of Germany plays against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Joao Fonseca of Brazil plays against Casper Ruud of Norway in the men's singles fourth round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 31, 2026.

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UK: Hundreds of Thousands Pack London Streets for Arsenal Victory Parade

Hundreds of thousands of Arsenal fans flooded the streets around Emirates Stadium in north London on Sunday, May 31, to celebrate the club's first men's Premier League title since 2004 and the women's team's historic Fifa Women's Champions Cup victory.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 3

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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France: Parc des Princes Erupts in Celebration as PSG Clinches Champions League Title

Tens of thousands of PSG fans packed the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May 30, to watch the Champions League final against Arsenal on giant screens. As PSG won on penalties, the crowd celebrated with flares and chants.

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Ireland: Gorse Fire Breaks Out on Bray Head Amid Prolonged Hot and Dry Weather 2

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area.

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Ireland: Aftermath of Gorse Fire Leaves Bray Head Hillside Blackened

A large gorse fire broke out on Bray Head in County Wicklow, Ireland, on Thursday, May 28, amid a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather. The blaze was brought under control, but crews returned to the site on Friday morning after smoke was reported, with the public advised to continue avoiding the area. This video shows the burned Bray Head on May 31.

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Spain: Thick Fog Shrouds Barcelona Beach in Late May

Dense fog blanketed Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, May 30, reducing visibility across the city. This video shows the low-visibility conditions.

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China: Reddish-Orange Sandstorm Engulfs Tourist Site Near Flaming Mountain in Xinjiang

A severe sandstorm swept over Turpan, Xinjiang, blanketing the Wanfo Palace tourist site in a thick wall of reddish-orange dust blown from the nearby Flaming Mountain. Visibility dropped to near zero as sand swallowed surrounding hills and parked vehicles.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 2

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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China: Tiny Chick Found Standing Alone Inside Open Truck on Shandong Highway

A video filmed on a highway in Shandong shows a lone fluffy yellow chick standing inside a nearly empty truck compartment whose rear door had come open.

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China: Tourists Watch Rocks Crumble From Cliff Behind Tianmen Cave in Zhangjiajie

A large section of surface rock broke away from the mountain behind Tianmen Cave at the Tianmen Mountain scenic area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, as tourists watched from a distance. Authorities confirmed the rockfall occurred in a non-sightseeing zone and no one was injured.

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China: E-Scooter Glides Through Waist-Deep Floodwater on Submerged Guangzhou Road

Heavy rain submerged streets in Guangzhou on May 15, turning roads into rivers. Video shows an e-scooter rider navigating floodwater up to his thighs, steering smoothly through an intersection, while a delivery rider also pushed through the flooded street nearby.

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China: Dog Bites and Battles Snake in Tense Roadside Standoff in Shanxi

A video from Shanxi, northern China, shows a white dog grabbing a snake in its jaws and refusing to let go despite the snake writhing in pain. The owner eventually pulled the dog away, and the snake was released into the mountains.

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Golf: Charles Schwab Challenge

Russell Henley of the United States poses for photos with the victor's trophy after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 31, 2026.

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Weed-eating goats on college campus

Photo taken on May 11, 2026, shows free-roaming goats at a Chiba University campus in Chiba near Tokyo. The public university released four young goats on the campus in April as a way to prevent students from possibly developing allergic symptoms mainly from hogweed.