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China: Ostrich Bumps Woman Off Electric Scooter in Liaoning

On May 9, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, a video captured an ostrich slowly jogging after a woman riding an electric scooter along a road. The ostrich appeared calm at first as it followed closely behind the scooter while swaying its neck from side to side. As the woman tried to continue riding away, the ostrich suddenly caught up and bumped into the scooter, causing both the rider and the vehicle to fall onto the ground.

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US: All 11 Survivors Rescued After Small Plane Crashes off Florida Coast

A small plane crashed approximately 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida on Tuesday, May 12, after encountering rough weather. All 11 people aboard the Beechcraft BE30, which had taken off from Abaco Island in the Bahamas, were rescued and taken to hospital for evaluation.

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UK: Three Women Found Dead in Sea off Brighton Beach

Emergency services responded to Brighton Beach on Wednesday, May 13, after three women were found unresponsive in the sea in the early hours. Despite rescue efforts, all three were declared dead at the scene. Police and coastguard conducted a search operation along the shoreline near Black Rock Beach and Brighton Pier.

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

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off San Francisco Giants pitcher Adrian Houser in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 12, 2026.

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China: Sneaky Cat Steals Ham Sausage From Tourists’ Backpack at Scenic Spot in Shijiazhuang

On May 1, 2026, at Baoduzhai Scenic Area in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, a tabby cat was caught on camera sneaking up behind two resting tourists, reaching into their unzipped backpack, and making off with a ham sausage — all without the travelers noticing.x

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Strait of Hormuz

BANDAR ABBAS, Iran, May 11 Kyodo - Video taken on May 8, 2026, shows ships in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. (Kyodo)

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Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region 2

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

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Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

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[Breaking News]Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

IMABARI, Japan, May 5 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February. (Kyodo)

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Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz

Photo taken on May 8, 2026, shows ships in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Braves vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single off Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (40) in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 9, 2026.

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Spain: Waterspout Forms Off Murcia Coast Near La Manga del Mar Menor

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of La Manga del Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain, on the morning of Thursday, May 7, amid increased atmospheric instability in the southeastern Iberian Peninsula.

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Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz

Black smoke rises in the direction of a port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on May 5, 2026. The standoff between the United States and Iran continues over the Strait of Hormuz off the Iranian port city.

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Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Black smoke rises in the direction of a port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on May 5, 2026. The standoff between the United States and Iran continues over the Strait of Hormuz off the Iranian port city.

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Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Photo taken on May 5, 2026, shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. The standoff between the United States and Iran continues over the critical shipping route for oil and gas.

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Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Photo taken on May 5, 2026, shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. The standoff between the United States and Iran continues over the critical shipping route for oil and gas.

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Italy: Pussy Riot, FEMEN Storm Venice Biennale in Anti-Russia Protest

Around 50 activists from Pussy Riot and FEMEN stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, during its opening preview marking Russia's first return to the prestigious art fair since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wearing pink balaclavas and setting off colored smoke flares, protesters chanted for over 30 minutes. Italian police blocked entry to the pavilion, which temporarily closed its doors. The group dispersed without confrontation.

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Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February.

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Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February.

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Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Turkey: Nationwide May Day Rallies Held on International Workers’ Day 2

May Day demonstrations took place across Turkey on Friday, May 1, with rallies held in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir, as workers and unions gathered to mark International Workers' Day. While protests in Ankara and İzmir remained largely peaceful, police used tear gas and detained hundreds of people in Istanbul as demonstrators attempted to march toward Taksim Square, which authorities had sealed off.

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Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 1, 2026, kicking off her five-day overseas trip that will also take her to Australia.

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Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 1, 2026, kicking off her five-day overseas trip that will also take her to Australia.

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Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 1, 2026, kicking off her five-day overseas trip that will also take her to Australia.

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Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 1, 2026, kicking off her five-day overseas trip that will also take her to Australia.

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Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japan PM Takaichi begins trip to Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 1, 2026, kicking off her five-day overseas trip that will also take her to Australia.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Lifts Off From Vandenberg, Carrying 24 Starlink Satellites

SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on April 29, with the evening liftoff visible across Southern California, Arizona, and beyond.

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China: Video Captures Boy Saving Baby Sister From Falling Off Bed in Hebei

On February 16, 2026, in Hebei, a video captured a boy sitting at the bedside and keeping an eye on his sister. Within seconds, her balance gave way and she slid toward the edge. The camera showed the boy react without hesitation. He leaned forward, extended both arms, and caught her just as her body passed the mattress line.

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China: Off-Road Team Rescues Camel Trapped in Wire Fencing in Inner Mongolia

On April 24, 2026, in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a rescue mission unfolding along a desert crossing route from the sacred tree area of the Ulan Buh Desert to Ji’aobao. Members of an off-road team spotted a camel that had been stuck for three to four days, its leg tightly entangled in wire fencing. The team leader carefully crouched down and began cutting away the metal wires wrapped around the animal’s leg, taking care not to cause further injury. The camel appeared exhausted and weak, remaining motionless even after being freed, its legs stiff from prolonged restraint. The video ended with the camel gradually managing to stand up, wobbling at first before stabilizing itself as the rescuers looked on.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with catcher Dalton Rushing (68) after scoring the winning run on a walk-off single by Kyle Tucker in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani slides to score the winning run on a walk-off single by Kyle Tucker in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds third base to score on a walk-off single by Kyle Tucker in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (bottom) strikes a pose after hitting an RBI double off Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits an RBI double off Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a single off Miami Marlins reliever Andrew Nardi (bottom) in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits an RBI double off Miami Marlins reliever Pete Fairbanks (29) in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a single off Miami Marlins reliever Andrew Nardi (43) in the seventh inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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NPT review conference kicks off

NPT review conference kicks off

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw (L) speaks during the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026. The assistant secretary for arms control and nonproliferation expressed an objection to Iran's election as one of 34 vice presidents of the NPT review conference.

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NPT review conference kicks off

NPT review conference kicks off

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot delivers a speech at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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NPT review conference kicks off

NPT review conference kicks off

Photo taken at the U.N. headquarters in New York on April 27, 2026, shows the opening day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which will run through May 22.

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Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Marlins vs. Dodgers

Miami Marlins' Liam Hicks (34) hits a three-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026.

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