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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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US: 2 Killed In Halloween Night Shooting In Orlando, Florida

Two men were killed and at least seven others injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando late on Halloween night, October 31, shortly after 1:00 a.m. A video captures the chaotic scene that followed, with several individuals receiving treatment on the street.

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QUALITY IN SOUND

QUALITY IN SOUND==Date:Aug,1976, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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CARS OF TOMORROW

CARS OF TOMORROW,toyotaF101==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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FISHING TRAINEES

FISHING TRAINEES==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GYMNIASIUM ON WHEELS

GYMNIASIUM ON WHEELS==Date:Dec, 1973, Place:Machida,Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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KOTO ARTIST

KOTO ARTIST,Tadao Sawai==Date:Dec, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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SACHIKO GYMNAST-COACH

SACHIKO GYMNAST-COACH,Sachiko Hasegawa==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:Chiba,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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"KANAZAWA" A LIVING LEGACY

"KANAZAWA" A LIVING LEGACY=Date:January 3, 1989, Place:Kanazawa,Ishikawa, JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GINZA FESTIVAL

GINZA FESTIVAL==Date:Oct, 1973, Place:Tokyo, JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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TOWARD SAFER CARS

TOWARD SAFER CARS==Date:Dec, 1973, Place:JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GOODBYE FLOURON

GOODBYE FLOURON=Date:1989, Place:JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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DEMONS OUT, GOOD LUCK IN

DEMONS OUT, GOOD LUCK IN,Setsubun=Date:February 3, 1989, Place:JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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THE PELICAN THAT ATTENDS KINDERGARTEN

THE PELICAN THAT ATTENDS KINDERGARTEN=Date:April 2, 1989, Place:JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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RECYCLING REFUSE

RECYCLING REFUSE,Machida Recycling Center=Date:March 2, 1989, Place:Machida, Tokyo,JAPAN (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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BEAUTY IN THE RAIN

BEAUTY IN THE RAIN==Date:1990, Place:Kamakura,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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JAPAN'S ANCIENT MUSIC

JAPAN'S ANCIENT MUSIC==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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THE SOBA EXPRESS

THE SOBA EXPRESS,Delivery==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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SUPER! CARDBOARD TOYS

SUPER! CARDBOARD TOYS==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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FREE-CLIMBING

FREE-CLIMBING==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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SILVER GUIDES

SILVER GUIDES==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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SUMMER NIGHT FIREFLOWERS

SUMMER NIGHT FIREFLOWERS==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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VERSATILE TOFU

VERSATILE TOFU==Date:1990, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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MR.OE'S FEATHERED FAMILY

MR.OE'S FEATHERED FAMILY==Date:1990, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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BOXERCISE

BOXERCISE==Date:1990, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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DISK DRIVING

DISK DRIVING==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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CAN"NATTO"SAVE THE EARTH?

CAN"NATTO"SAVE THE EARTH?==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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GETTING HOME AFTER MIDNIGHT

GETTING HOME AFTER MIDNIGHT==Date:1990, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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RECYCLING PLASTIC

RECYCLING PLASTIC==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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”KENDAMA”A GAME OF SKILL

”KENDAMA”A GAME OF SKILL==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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TOKYO'S GARDEN

TOKYO'S GARDEN==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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CAPTURING LIGHT

CAPTURING LIGHT==Date:1990, Place:Himji,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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EXPO’90 A TRIBUTE TO NATURE

EXPO’90 A TRIBUTE TO NATURE==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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MUTTS ARE HIS FAVORITE

MUTTS ARE HIS FAVORITE==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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FUROSHIKI

FUROSHIKI,wrapping==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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THE "LIFE CLUB MOVEMENT"

THE "LIFE CLUB MOVEMENT"==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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RECYCLING TAKES ROOT

RECYCLING TAKES ROOT==Date:1990, Place:,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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”NAGANO” A WINTER WONDERLAND

”NAGANO” A WINTER WONDERLAND==Date:1990, Place:Nagano,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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MERRY-GO-ROUND SUSHI

MERRY-GO-ROUND SUSHI, Sushi Restaurant, Counter, Conveyor belt sushi, Kittokito Sushi, Bikkuri Sushi, Conveyor belt sushi Torachan, Conveyor belt sushi Tsukiji Honten, Restaurant, Conveyor belt sushi stand manufacturing, Lane manufacturing, Conveyor manufacturing, Plate, Tokuno Nobuo-san, One-pot, Conveyor belt barbeque, Lane barbeque, Conveyor belt yum cha=Date:1998, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN

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