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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 3

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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Spain: Sagrada Família Lit Up in Spectacular Light Show After Historic Tower Blessing

On Wednesday, June 10, Pope Leo XIV presided over a solemn Mass inside Sagrada Familia in Barcelona before stepping outside to bless the newly completed tower. Standing at 172.5 meters, the tower makes Gaudí's iconic basilica the tallest Catholic church in the world. More than 9,000 people attended, including Spain's King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The ceremony concluded with a light show and drone display. The pope delivered the blessing from the Nativity facade and also spoke in Catalan.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba

A tornado touched down near Ste. Anne in southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, as a severe storm system swept through the province, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. Footage shows what appears to be a tornado forming, caught in Winnipeg near James Armstrong Richardson International Airport at around 8:00 p.m.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 2

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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Spain: Teachers March in Barcelona on Final Day of Month-Long Strike

Teachers took to the streets of Barcelona on Friday, June 5, in a mass demonstration marking the final day of a month-long strike. Unions rejected a government deal and warned of an indefinite walkout if negotiations failed to produce an acceptable offer.

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Albania: Mass Protests in Tirana Against Kushner Resort in Vjosa-Narta Reserve

Thousands of people once again protested in Tirana, Albania, on Wednesday June 3, against a controversial luxury resort development in the protected Vjosa-Narta landscape on the country's southern coast, led by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's firm Affinity Partners.

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New train for Shinano express

KASUGAI, Japan, May 13 Kyodo - Central Japan Railway Co. unveils to the press the interior of its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029. (Kyodo)

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Spain: Arctic Air Brings Rare May Snow to Eastern Pyrenees

Snow blanketed Vallter 2000, a ski resort in the Eastern Pyrenees of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, May 15, as an Arctic air mass brought unseasonably cold temperatures and snowfall to the region.

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New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils to the press the interior of its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars (L) for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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New train for Shinano express

New train for Shinano express

Central Japan Railway Co. unveils its new train cars (L) for the Shinano express train running between Nagoya and Nagano stations in central Japan, on May 12, 2026, in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, a day before the start of its test run. JR Central plans to start running the mass-produced 385 series cars for the Shinano train in around fiscal 2029.

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Japan: Severe Weather Strikes Western Region, Triggers Hail and Heavy Rainfall

A strong cold air mass destabilized the atmosphere across western Japan, Tokai, and Hokuriku, on Friday, May 1, triggering heavy rain, thunder, and hail, with further sudden weather changes expected.

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China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

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RECAP: Millions March Across America in Third “No Kings” Protest

On March 28, 2026, millions of Americans rallied across the United States for the third nationwide "No Kings" protest. With over 3,300 events from major cities to small towns, demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, the ongoing war in Iran, and what organizers call a dangerous rise in authoritarianism.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 7

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 6

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 9

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 8

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 11

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 10

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 5

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 4

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 2

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 3

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 3

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 5

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 4

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 2

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Hay Fever Alert Issued as Mass Pollen Dispersal Expected to Peak Nationwide

As of February 16, the start of cedar pollen dispersal has been confirmed in parts of the region stretching from Kyushu to Tokai. By late February, dispersal is expected to begin across a wide area ranging from Kyushu to southern Tohoku. In Shizuoka Prefecture specifically, cedar pollen began dispersing in early February 2026; total volume is expected to reach 1.9 times the average of the past 10 years. Thick pollen is visible in the video, creating hazy conditions across the mountain range.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Gold medalist Ebba Andersson (C) of Sweden celebrates at the medal ceremony for the women's cross country skiing 50km mass start classic during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, alongside silver medalist Heidi Weng (L) of Norway and bronze medalist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Gold medalist Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (C) of Norway celebrates at the medal ceremony for the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, alongside compatriots silver medalist Martin Loewstroem Nyenget (L) and bronze medalist Emil Iversen.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Gold medalist Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo (C) of Norway celebrates at the medal ceremony for the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy, alongside compatriots silver medalist Martin Loewstroem Nyenget (bottom) and bronze medalist Emil Iversen.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) awards Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway the gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) awards Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway the gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Ebba Andersson wins gold in the women's 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Ebba Andersson competes en route to winning gold in the women's 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Ebba Andersson celebrates after winning gold in the women's 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Ebba Andersson celebrates after winning gold in the women's 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

Swedish cross-country skier Ebba Andersson celebrates after winning gold in the women's 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma (C) poses after winning gold in the men's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan alongside silver medalist Viktor Hald Thorup (L) of Denmark and bronze medalist Andrea Giovannini of Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma (L) competes en route to winning gold in the men's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma (R) competes en route to winning gold in the men's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Jorrit Bergsma (R) competes en route to winning gold in the men's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Marijke Groenewoud (C) poses after winning gold in the women's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan, alongside silver medalist Ivanie Blondin (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Mia Manganello of the United States.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Marijke Groenewoud celebrates after winning gold in the women's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Dutch speed skater Marijke Groenewoud celebrates after winning gold in the women's mass start at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 21, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan.

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