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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Much of Kentucky 2

Snow fell across parts of Kentucky on February 3, 2026, as a winter weather system moved through the region.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Much of Kentucky

Snow fell across parts of Kentucky on February 3, 2026, as a winter weather system moved through the region. In eastern Kentucky, including the Morehead area, snowfall reduced visibility and coated roads, creating hazardous travel conditions.

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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

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US: Cat Mother Drags Reluctant Kitten Across Living Room

On November 20, 2025, a mother cat was captured on camera grabbing her kitten by the head and carrying it into the living room, staggering slightly under the kitten's weight. The kitten loudly protested, clearly not wanting to be moved, and ran away as soon as the mother cat put him down. The mother cat looked up at her owner, her expression a mixture of helplessness and apologetic. The scene humorously suggested that, like human children, baby animals often resist their parents' guidance. This brief moment vividly illustrated the universal difficulty of "parenting."

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US: Arctic Blast Brings Frigid Temperatures and Heavy Snow to Colorado

A blast of Arctic air moved into Colorado, bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snow to the region on Friday, January 23.

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US: Protesters March in Downtown LA Against Trump Immigration Policies

Several hundred people gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, as part of the nationwide “Free America Walkout” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies, briefly disrupting traffic. The demonstration, which moved from City Hall to nearby streets, remained peaceful.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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US: Cold Weather Brings Inches of Snow to Parts of Massachusetts

Cold weather moved into Massachusetts, bringing inches of snow to central and eastern regions on Monday, January 19.

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US: Cold Front Brings Rare Snow to Florida Panhandle

A cold front moved into the U.S. South, bringing snow to Florida Panhandle on Sunday, January 18.

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Information Point Moves for Railway Accident Victims - Cordoba

Image of relatives of victims of the Adamuz (Córdoba) railway accident accessing the information point set up at the Poniente Sur Civic Centre. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The information point for relatives of the victims of the train accident has been moved from the Centro de Mayores de Adamuz to the Centro Cívico Poniente Sur de Córdoba, with the participation of the EMA, Red Cross, Giped psychologists and health services". Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, local civilians are seen welcoming Syrian Army soldiers following their deployment across dozens of villages in northeast Syria. The troops moved into the area after the withdrawal of Kurdish SDF forces. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, local civilians are seen welcoming Syrian Army soldiers following their deployment across dozens of villages in northeast Syria. The troops moved into the area after the withdrawal of Kurdish SDF forces. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

Civilians Welcome Syrian Army After SDF Withdraw - Syria

In Raqqa, Syria on January 17, 2026, local civilians are seen welcoming Syrian Army soldiers following their deployment across dozens of villages in northeast Syria. The troops moved into the area after the withdrawal of Kurdish SDF forces. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Wintry Weather, Reduced Visibility Impact Pennsylvania

Cold, wintry weather affected much of Pennsylvania on Thursday, January 15, as snow showers and gusty winds moved across the state. Winter Weather Advisories were issued for parts of western and northern Pennsylvania, where snow accumulations of several inches were reported, including areas influenced by lake-effect snow. Slick roads and reduced visibility caused travel disruptions in some communities.

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US: Snow Squalls Move Into Kentucky 2

Snow showers and brief snow squalls affected southern Indiana and parts of Kentucky on January 14, 2026, as arctic air moved into the Ohio Valley.

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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: Snow Squalls Move Into Kentucky

Snow showers and brief snow squalls affected southern Indiana and parts of Kentucky on January 14, 2026, as arctic air moved into the Ohio Valley.

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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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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow and High Winds to Virginia

A cold front moved through Virginia on Sunday, January 11, bringing snow and wind gusts of 30 to 40mph.

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China: Massive Flock of Birds Forms Stunning “Bird Wave” at Dusk

On December 3 in Dongying, Shandong, a massive flock of birds formed a single, drifting "bird wave" at dusk as they moved slowly across the landscape.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

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Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi exits a vehicle at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025. Takaichi moved to the residence, adjacent to the prime minister's office, the same day, two month after she took office.

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Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi exits a vehicle at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025. Takaichi moved to the residence, adjacent to the prime minister's office, the same day, two month after she took office.

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Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi exits a vehicle at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025. Takaichi moved to the residence, adjacent to the prime minister's office, the same day, two month after she took office.

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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 4

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 5

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 2

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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US: Powerful Winter Storm Hits Upstate New York Under State of Emergency

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. The storm impacted post-Christmas travel, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across Philadelphia International and New York City’s three major airports. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey.

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China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

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US: Winter Weather Advisories Issued for Upstate New York

Winter Weather Advisories were issued for parts of New York on Tuesday, December 23, as a mixture of snow and rain moved through the Tri-State Area.

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China: Striking Fire-Red Clouds Turn Sky Into Fiery Canvas

This is the breathtaking moment fiery red clouds swirled across the sky, creating a spectacular scene. Filmed on December 9, 2025, in Shanxi, China, the video shows glowing clouds rolling across the sky at sunset. Layers of clouds wrapped around the fading light, forming a vivid cloudscape that moved like breaking waves. Red and orange hues shifted continuously, giving the sky a dynamic, cinematic look as color spread across the horizon. The video ends with the clouds still rolling, as the glowing sky slowly fades.

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