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Vietnam: Optical Illusion Makes Dog Look Like Solo Motorbike Rider

A funny forced perspective video filmed at night on a bustling street in Ho Chi Minh City shows a white dog appearing to ride a motorbike alone. The dog, wearing a black top matching its owner's shirt, stood with its front paws on the handlebars while the rider remained hidden from view, creating a convincing optical illusion.

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US: Manhattanhenge Draws Crowds to Manhattan for Spring Sunset Spectacle

Crowds gathered along 42nd Street and other Midtown Manhattan cross streets on Thursday, May 28, for Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's east-west street grid.

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US: Manhattanhenge Draws Crowds to Manhattan for Spring Sunset Spectacle 2

Crowds gathered along 42nd Street and other Midtown Manhattan cross streets on Thursday, May 28, for Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's east-west street grid.

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US: Black Bear Spotted Near Doherty High School in Worcester, Massachusetts

A black bear believed to be young was spotted in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday, May 28. Police, animal control, and environmental police responded to the incident near Doherty High School on Highland Street.

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US: At Least 20 Injured After Two CTA Buses Crash in East Garfield Park, Chicago

A sedan ran a red light and struck a CTA bus in East Garfield Park, Chicago on Wednesday evening, May 27, causing it to collide with a second bus. At least 20 people were injured, with the bus driver left in critical condition.

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US: Six-Alarm Junkyard Fire Sends Massive Smoke Plume Over Opa-locka, Miami

A massive junkyard fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 25, near Northwest 135th Street and Cairo Lane in Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County. The 6-alarm blaze spread to three nearby businesses, with more than 80 units responding. No injuries were reported.

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China: Heavy Rain Turns Guangzhou Streets Into Rivers as Cars Wade Through Floodwaters

Cars in Guangzhou, China, turned into makeshift boats on May 19 as heavy rain left streets deeply flooded. Video showed vehicles slowly pushing through the water, sending waves across what looked more like a river than a road.

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Ireland: Hundreds Rally Outside Parliament Demanding Justice for Yves Sakila

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Leinster House in Dublin on May 21, demanding a full, transparent, and independent investigation into the death of Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man who died on May 15, 2026, after being restrained by security guards outside Arnotts on Henry Street.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic 2

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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Turkey: Aston Villa Fans Revel in Istanbul Streets Ahead of Europa League Final

Aston Villa fans gathered in Istanbul ahead of the UEFA Europa League final. The video was filmed on May 19, the day before the game, showing Aston Villa fans dancing and singing on the street.

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US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his state visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People gather along a street in Beijing on May 14, 2026, to get a glimpse of U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade during his visit to the Chinese capital for a summit with President Xi Jinping.

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Second Street signboard and logo

Second Street signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Canada: Granville Street Bridge Closed Due to Police Incident in Vancouver

The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon, May 12, during rush hour due to a police incident. While authorities did not confirm details, social media posts suggested the closure was related to a mental health crisis involving a person on the bridge structure.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Temple Theatre in Downtown Tacoma, Washington

A fire broke out on Tuesday, May 12, at the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Tacoma, Washington, sending a thick plume of black smoke visible across the city. Firefighters brought it under control within an hour. No injuries were reported.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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US: Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House, Bystander Wounded

Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed man near the White House on Monday, May 4 after he fired at officers. A 15-year-old bystander was grazed but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The episode began around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of 15th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue, when officers approached the man, who then fled on foot and fired at them. President Trump was inside the White House and was not in danger. No law enforcement officers were injured. The shooting came just over a week after a separate armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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Banksy statue in London

Photo taken on April 30, 2026, in central London shows elusive street artist Banksy's signature on the base of a statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag. Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

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China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.

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Scene from Tehran

A man holds up an Iranian national flag on a street in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown 2

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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US: Metrobus Catches Fire in DC Tunnel, Sending Thick Smoke Over Downtown

A Metrobus caught fire inside the 9th Street Tunnel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, April 23, sending a thick plume of black smoke over downtown and forcing road closure. The driver escaped safely with no injuries reported, while the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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China: Vendor Struggles to Hold Snack Cart During Strong Winds in Chengdu

On April 19, 2026, in Chengdu, located in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, a video recorded severe wind caused by strong convective weather. On a city street, a snack vendor selling corn nearly lost control of his food cart as powerful gusts pushed it sideways. The man rushed to grab the cart and hold it in place. Another person quickly came over to help, and together they managed to keep the cart from being blown away completely. Even so, the wind still caused damage nearby. A chair was blown over, and another stall was knocked down, with one of the table legs breaking in the process. The whole scene looked chaotic as the gusts continued moving through the area.

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China: Burning Bicycle Left in Middle of Road After Rider Escapes in Chongqing

On April 3, 2026, in Chongqing, videos captured a man cycling steadily along a city street when the rear part of his bicycle unexpectedly caught fire. The rider appeared startled and immediately reacted by jumping off the bicycle to avoid injury. As the fire intensified within seconds, he moved away from the burning vehicle.

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Turkey: Teachers Rally in Ankara to Protest Deadly School Shootings 2

Teachers' unions gathered in Ankara's Kurtuluş Park on Thursday, April 16, to protest the school shootings that killed 10 people in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş on consecutive days.

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China: Border Collie Hangs Half Its Body Out of Owner’s Scooter and Runs Along in Henan

On January 9, 2026, in Xinzheng, Henan, the video captured a humorous street scene where a border collie stuck half of its body out of its owner’s electric scooter. With its two front paws touching the ground, the dog ran in sync with the moving vehicle, appearing as if it was helping to power the scooter forward.

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Turkey: Teachers Rally in Ankara to Protest Deadly School Shootings

Teachers' unions gathered in Ankara's Kurtuluş Park on Thursday, April 16, to protest the school shootings that killed 10 people in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş on consecutive days. According to the filmer, teachers marching toward the Ministry of National Education were blocked by police barricades. After waiting nearly six hours for the barricades to be lifted, demonstrators began their march — but were only permitted to proceed as far as Mithatpaşa Street, where they stopped and held their ground.

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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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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify 3

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert.

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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify 2

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert.

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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert. This video shows a traveler with a suitcase, appearing to head toward the airport.

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US: Semi-Truck and Passenger Vehicle Collide in North Las Vegas

A semi-truck and passenger vehicle collided Thursday afternoon, April 8, near W. Carey Avenue and Simmons Street in North Las Vegas. Emergency crews responded to the scene as police and fire crews investigated the crash. Simmons Street was temporarily closed in both directions between Carey and Evans avenues.

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UK: Pro-Iranian Protesters Rally Outside Downing Street Against US Military Action in Iran

Pro-Iranian protesters gathered outside Downing Street Tuesday night, March 7 in an "emergency protest" organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), demanding the UK government distance itself from US military action against Iran. The rally followed Trump's threats against Iran earlier that day, before a ceasefire was announced. The IHRC called Trump's actions "genocidal" and urged the UK to restrict American use of British military bases.

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China: Manhole Covers Pop and Dance on Flooded Street After Heavy Rain in Hubei

On March 29, 2026, in Hubei, China, manhole covers repeatedly bounced up and down on a flooded street as surging rainwater built pressure in the drainage system below, drawing laughs from curious onlookers.

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Serbia: Students Clash With Police Over University of Belgrade Raid 2

On Tuesday, March 31, hundreds of students clashed with police in Belgrade after officers searched University of Belgrade offices as part of an investigation into a student's death. The incident is the latest flashpoint in anti-government protests that have swept Serbia since December 2024, following the deaths of 16 people in a railway station collapse in Novi Sad.

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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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US: One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting at Atlanta Apartment Near Atlantic Station

On Monday, March 30, a shooting inside an apartment near Atlantic Station in Atlanta left one person dead and two others injured. Police responded to the 17th Street Lofts on 18th Street NW, where three people were found with gunshot wounds, and no suspects had been identified as of the time of the report.

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