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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 6

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater. Drivers stranded on Jackie Robinson Parkway were forced to climb onto the roofs of their vehicles.

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Toyota Motor Corporation: Imported Highlander

Toyota Motor Corporation's re-imported Highlander (photo taken during a press event for Toyota's re-imported vehicles).=May 18,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation: Re-imported Tundra and Highlander

Toyota re-imported vehicles: Tundra and Highlander (photo taken during a press event for Toyota re-imported vehicles).=May 18,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation: Re-imported Tundra

Toyota Tundra (re-imported model; photo taken during a press event for Toyota re-imported vehicles).=May 18,2026,Tokyo

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 3

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 4

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London 2

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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UK: ‘Unite the Kingdom’ Rally Draws Tens of Thousands to London

Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday, May 16, “Unite the Kingdom”, a far-right rally organized by Tommy Robinson and a separate pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed, managing a sterile zone between the two marches with drones, horses, dogs, and armored vehicles on standby.

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US: All 11 Survivors Rescued After Small Plane Crashes off Florida Coast

A small plane crashed approximately 80 miles off Melbourne, Florida on Tuesday, May 12, after encountering rough weather. All 11 people aboard the Beechcraft BE30, which had taken off from Abaco Island in the Bahamas, were rescued and taken to hospital for evaluation.

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China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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Spain: Severe Storms Flood Alicante Province, Prompting Dozens of Emergency Responses

Intense rainfall caused flooding across Alicante Thursday evening, May 7. Roads were blocked, vehicles were rescued from floodwater, and firefighters responded to dozens of callouts. No injuries were reported.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.

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US: Baseball-Sized Hail Pummels Trenton, Texas, Damaging Homes and Vehicles

Baseball-sized hail pummeled Trenton, Texas, on Sunday, April 26, as severe storms swept through North Texas, causing significant damage to homes and vehicles.

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US: Hail Storm Causes Damage, Over 10,000 Power Outages in Springfield, MO 2

A severe hailstorm struck Springfield, MO on April 28, bringing baseball-sized hail that caused over 10,000 power outages, damaged hundreds of vehicles at the airport, and forced multiple businesses to close.

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US: Hail Storm Causes Damage, Over 10,000 Power Outages in Springfield, MO

A severe hailstorm struck Springfield, MO on April 28, bringing baseball-sized hail that caused over 10,000 power outages, damaged hundreds of vehicles at the airport, and forced multiple businesses to close.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Southeast Wisconsin, Knocking Out Power

Extremely powerful wind gusts barreled through southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon, April 27, toppling trees across Milwaukee, crushing vehicles, and damaging homes across multiple neighborhoods.

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Beijing motor show

Geely Automobile exhibits an engine model for hybrid vehicles at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 26, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Geely Automobile exhibits an engine model for hybrid vehicles at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 26, 2026.

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Turkey: Sudden Hailstorm Blankets Elazig in White, Causing Damage 2

A sudden and intense hailstorm struck Elazig on Sunday evening, April 26, blanketing streets, vehicles, and rooftops in white and causing significant damage to agricultural fields including vineyards and gardens.

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Turkey: Large Hail Blankets Streets as Severe Storm Batters Gaziantep

A hailstorm struck Gaziantep in the evening, with hailstones the size of walnuts blanketing streets, prompting residents to shelter their vehicles. Heavy rain caused flooding across roads throughout the city, with downpours continuing to affect the area.

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Turkey: Sudden Hailstorm Blankets Elazig in White, Causing Damage

A sudden and intense hailstorm struck Elazig on Sunday evening, April 26, blanketing streets, vehicles, and rooftops in white and causing significant damage to agricultural fields including vineyards and gardens.

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Robot police officer in China

CHANGZHOU, China, April 20 Kyodo - An AI-powered robot police officer directs vehicles at an intersection in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on April 11, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Damage Reported in North Texas as Powerful Storms Produce Apparent Tornado

Powerful storms swept through North Texas on Saturday night, April 25, producing an apparent tornado that struck Runaway Bay and Springtown, killing at least one person and injuring others, while leaving significant damage to structures and vehicles across the region.

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Saudi Arabia: Violent Hailstorm Blankets Streets and Traps Cars in Afif, Najd

A violent hailstorm struck Afif, in Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, April 23, blanketing streets and vehicles in ice and mud, causing traffic disruptions.

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Beijing motor show

Vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on its opening day on April 24, 2026.

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Beijing motor show

Toyota Motor Corp. vehicles are displayed at the Beijing motor show in the Chinese capital on April 24, 2026.

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Toyota Motor's EV cars

Photo taken in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 21, 2026, shows bZ4X (R) and bZ4X Touring electric vehicles of Toyota Motor Corp.

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Toyota Motor's EV cars

Photo taken in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 21, 2026, shows bZ4X (R) and bZ4X Touring electric vehicles of Toyota Motor Corp.

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Toyota Motor's quick charger for EV

Toyota Motor Corp.'s quick charger for electric vehicles is demonstrated in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 21, 2026.

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China: Truck Spins 360 Degrees on Icy Highway, Regains Control Without Crashing

On December 19, 2025, on an icy highway in Gansu, China, a cargo truck lost traction and spun a full 360 degrees across the frozen road, briefly facing oncoming traffic. Despite the dangerous conditions, the driver kept the truck upright, avoided other vehicles and barriers, and steered back into the correct lane. The truck then pulled over and came to a stop as traffic resumed.

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Robot police officer in China

An AI-powered robot police officer directs vehicles at an intersection in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on April 11, 2026.

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Robot police officer in China

An AI-powered robot police officer directs vehicles at an intersection in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on April 11, 2026.

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Robot police officer in China

An AI-powered robot police officer directs vehicles at an intersection in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on April 11, 2026.

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Robot police officer in China

An AI-powered robot police officer directs vehicles at an intersection in Changzhou in Jiangsu Province, China, on April 11, 2026.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 5

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 6

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 4

This video shows a flooded millpond in South Milwaukee on Thursday, April 16. Severe storms brought heavy flooding to the city the night before, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 4

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Destructive Hailstorm Prompts State of Emergency in Miami County, Kansas

Strong thunderstorms struck Miami County, Kansas, on Wednesday, April 15, bringing large hail that damaged structures and vehicles, prompting local leaders to declare a state of emergency. Schools in Osawatomie were closed Thursday and Friday as officials assessed widespread hail damage to multiple district buildings.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 3

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: American Family Field Springs Leaks During Severe Milwaukee Storms

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes. This video shows the leaking situation inside American Family Field.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 2

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 3

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 2

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles

Severe storms brought heavy flooding to Milwaukee on Wednesday night, April 15, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.