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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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US: Long Lines and Chaos Hit Swatch Stores Over Royal Pop Launch 2

Long lines formed outside Swatch stores across the globe ahead of Saturday's launch of the Royal Pop, a $400–420 pocket watch collaboration with high-end Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet. At least 19 U.S. locations were affected, including the SoHo store in New York City. New York emerged as one of the worst flashpoints: at Roosevelt Field Mall on Long Island, cops appeared to break out pepper spray to push back surging crowds, while hundreds of shoppers stormed Times Square and SoHo locations, leading to at least one arrest, according to the NYPD. Swatch eventually shut the stores down over public safety concerns.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Aaron Rai of England poses with the victor's trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making a birdie on the fifth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 17, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making an eagle putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 16, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes an eagle putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 16, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making a birdie on the seventh hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 10th tee during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the 16th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 15, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a tee shot during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan plays during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a tee shot during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

Police officers stand guard at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on May 14, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Chinese capital for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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US: Shoppers Camp Out for Audemars Piguet x Swatch “Royal Pop” Drop in New York

Dozens of people are camped out outside of the Times Square Swatch store ahead of the May 16 in-store-only release of the Audemars Piguet x Swatch "Royal Pop." Lines started to form on Sunday, six days ahead of the watch’s official release.

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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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Hungary: Thousands Flood Streets After Magyar Ousts Orbán in Historic Election 2

Hungary's parliamentary election was held on Sunday, April 12, with opposition leader Péter Magyar's Tisza party claiming a landslide victory over Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party, ending Orbán's 16-year rule. In Budapest, thousands flooded the streets to celebrate the result that marks a significant shift for Hungary's relationship with the EU and Russia.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 3

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 2

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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US: Large Fire Destroys Abandoned Warehouse in Bakersfield, California

A large fire broke out at an abandoned warehouse in Bakersfield, California on Saturday afternoon, April 11, destroying a 30,000-square-foot building near Washington Street and East Brundage Lane. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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Japan: Man Arrested After Setting Fire at Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing

A man in his 50s scattered a flammable liquid and set it on fire at the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Friday, April 3. He turned himself in at a nearby police station about 20 minutes later, and was arrested on suspicion of obstructing traffic. The fire was put out by police officers and no one was hurt.

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Renovated skateboarding park in Kanagawa Pref.

Paris Olympics skateboarding gold medalist Coco Yoshizawa demonstrates tricks during the opening ceremony of a fully renovated skateboarding park in Sagamihara in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on March 29, 2026. A native of Sagamihara, the 16-year-old started the sport at the 3,000-square-meter park, called the "mecca of urban sports."

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Renovated skateboarding park in Kanagawa Pref.

Paris Olympics skateboarding gold medalist Coco Yoshizawa demonstrates tricks during the opening ceremony of a fully renovated skateboarding park in Sagamihara in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on March 29, 2026. A native of Sagamihara, the 16-year-old started the sport at the 3,000-square-meter park, called the "mecca of urban sports."

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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BTS comeback concert in Seoul

Members of K-pop band BTS perform onstage during their comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on March 21, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo at Tiananmen Square in Beijing ahead of the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Security officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Security officers stand guard near Tiananmen Square in Beijing on March 5, 2026, ahead of the opening later in the day of the weeklong National People's Congress.

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Poland: Solidarity Rally Held in Warsaw on Fourth Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

Crowds gathered in Warsaw’s Castle Square to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Protesters waved Ukrainian flags and held signs with messages. According to the filmer, in this video, a Polish band can be heard singing in Ukrainian.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to Britain, speaks on stage to people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People use the light of their cellphones in hope of cease-fire in Ukraine as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2026.