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U.S. strike on Iran school

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows the burned hands of a child following a deadly U.S. strike on an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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U.S. strike on Iran school

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows toys, books and a stuffed doll that belonged to a deceased child following a deadly U.S. strike on an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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Destroyed elementary school building in Iran

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows the wreckage of an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran, following a deadly U.S. strike at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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Destroyed elementary school building in Iran

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows photos of deceased children at the wreckage of an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran, following a deadly U.S. strike at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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Destroyed elementary school building in Iran

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows photos of deceased children at the wreckage of an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran, following a deadly U.S. strike at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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Destroyed elementary school building in Iran

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows the wreckage of an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran, following a deadly U.S. strike at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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Destroyed elementary school building in Iran

Photo taken on May 6, 2026, shows the wreckage of an elementary school building in the Minab region in southern Iran, following a deadly U.S. strike at the outset of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran in late February. The death toll from the attack was put at over 150 by Iranian authorities, including at least 120 children.

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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

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

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

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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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan 2

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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Traditional dragon boat race in Okinawa

Traditional marine event Naha Hari is held in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on May 5, 2026, with three dragon boats taking part in a 600-meter race.

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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: Pair of Two-Headed Turtles Face Each Other Through Glass

On April 23, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video recorded a rare scene involving two two-headed turtles. The owner held a small purple two-headed turtle in hand and brought it close to the glass enclosure of a much larger one. Inside the glass, the bigger two-headed turtle was also purple and stared directly at the smaller turtle. The size difference between them created a strong visual contrast. The larger turtle remained still while watching the small one, making the meeting look unusually intense. The small turtle stayed in the owner’s hand as the two faced each other across the glass. Chinese viewers commented that it is not easy for a two-headed turtle to grow so large. Many described it as rare and said it should be carefully raised.

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Scene from Beirut

BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 19 Kyodo - Video taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks. (Kyodo)

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UK: Stray Horses Shut Down Major Highway in Southern England

A herd of more than 12 horses strayed onto a major highway in Dorset, southern England, on April 21, forcing road closures and causing significant traffic delays. The animals were spotted on the southbound lanes of the A338 near Christchurch, prompting police to close the road between Ringwood and Bournemouth. Officers managed traffic for nearly three hours while the horses were rounded up. The road reopened shortly after 2:30 PM local time.

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US: Explosion and Fire Erupt at Oil Well Site in Nacogdoches County, Texas

An explosion and fire were reported at an oil well site in southern Nacogdoches County, Texas late Monday, April 20. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all workers have been accounted for and evacuated. Emergency response teams are on scene, and nearby residents are being evacuated as a precaution.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut following Israeli attacks.

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Scene from Beirut

Photo taken on April 18, 2026, shows the wreckage of buildings in southern Beirut, Lebanon, following Israeli attacks.

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US: Brush Fire Erupts in Jurupa Valley, California, Prompting Evacuations

A brush fire erupted on the south end of Jurupa Valley, California, prompting evacuations of nearby residents on Wednesday, April 15. This video shows the smoke around 5 PM, filmed from Riverside across the Santa Ana River.

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US: Intense Hail Hits Southern Wisconsin as Severe Storms Move Through

Intense hail hit southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, as severe storms moved through the area, with reports of damage to vehicles.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts Twice in Two Days for First Time This Year

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima, southern Japan, erupted explosively on consecutive days for the first time this year. The blasts from the Minamidake summit crater on April 11 and 12 sent ash plumes up to 3,400 meters high and scattered volcanic rocks up to 1,000 meters from the crater. No pyroclastic flows were observed. The eruptions are the first and second of the year, following the previous event on December 13 last year. Volcanic alert level 3 — prohibiting entry into the mountain — remains in effect, with authorities warning of large projectiles and pyroclastic flows within 2 kilometers of the crater.

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US: Massive Fire Tears Through Kimberly-Clark Paper Goods Warehouse in Ontario, CA 2

A massive 6-alarm fire broke out at a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, with more than 100 firefighters responding to battle the blaze. A warehouse employee was arrested on suspicion of arson, and no injuries were reported, though thick smoke prompted air quality warnings for sensitive groups in the area.

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US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 3

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was nearly completely contained by Sunday morning.

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US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

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US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide 2

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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US: Southern California Gets First Rain in Weeks at End of March

Southern California received its first rainfall in weeks on the eve of April, ending a dry and unusually warm stretch.

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China: Massive Rodent Roams Fearlessly on Yulin Street

On December 6, 2025, in Yulin, Guangxi, a large black rodent — nearly the size of a small cat — was filmed calmly roaming among scattered chairs, sniffing the ground without any fear of people. Chinese netizens identified the animal as a coypu, a species commonly seen on roads in southern China.

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Japan: M5.0 Earthquake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Tokyo and Surrounding Areas

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the southern Ibaraki Prefecture area at around 10:06 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, sending tremors across a wide area including Tokyo. No tsunami warning was issued following the quake.

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US: Businesses Evacuated as Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near San Diego River in Santee

On Sunday, March 29, the Santee Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near the San Diego River in Santee. Walmart, Michaels, and other nearby businesses were evacuated, though no residential evacuations were ordered, and forward progress was halted. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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Icebreaker Shirase

Members of a Japanese Antarctic research expedition aboard the icebreaker Shirase collect water off Totten Glacier in the Southern Ocean on March 26, 2026, to measure the melting of ice in the area. (Photo taken by accompanied journalist)

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Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 6

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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Scene from Israel

Photo taken on March 22, 2026, shows condominium buildings in Arad, southern Israel, partially destroyed by Iranian missile attacks.