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Spain: Tens of Thousands Rally in Madrid Demanding Sanchez’s Resignation

Tens of thousands of people marched through central Madrid on Saturday, May 23, demanding Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's resignation and early elections. The protest ended with seven police officers injured and three demonstrators arrested.

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UK: Arsenal Fans Pack Pubs to Watch Final Premier League Match Against Crystal Palace

Arsenal faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, May 24, in the final Premier League match of the season, with the Gunners clinching the title for the first time in 22 years. This video shows the Arsenal fans packed the pub, The Twelve Pins, in Finsbury Park.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Swallows Car in Baotou, Inner Mongolia

On May 17, 2026, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a dangerous scene as vehicles were moving along the road when drivers suddenly noticed that a large sinkhole had opened up ahead. A car in front appeared to have no time to stop and fell directly into the deep hole with the people inside. The collapsed section covered a large part of the roadway, creating a frightening hazard for passing vehicles. Local authorities later responded that no casualties had been reported. Footage ended with the vehicle disappearing into the pit.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 2

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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Japan: Over 20 People Sickened in Suspected Spray Attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo

A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man believed to have sprayed an unknown substance and fled the scene has been identified through security camera footage, with police pursuing him on suspicion of assault.

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China: Duckling Raised With Puppies Nurses From Mother Dog in Guangxi

On September 6, 2025, in Guangxi, located in southern China, a video captured a dark duckling nestling under a mother dog alongside a white puppy. The duckling suckled eagerly while the mother dog stayed calm and quietly watched over it as it fed. The owner explained that the duckling had lived with the puppies since hatching and seemed to think it was one of the dogs. The mother dog had also accepted the duckling and gently nursed it each time, creating a heartwarming and unlikely bond.

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart Announces Partnership with Rakuten. The photo shows FamilyMart President Tatsuo Odani.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 3

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan Day in Dusseldorf

A coast on the Rhine is crowded with people on May 23, 2026, on Japan Day in Dusseldorf, a Germany city known for many Japanese residents.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 2

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda raises the victor's trophy after winning the Scottish Cup football title with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the cup final in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Scottish Cup football title with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the cup final in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Scottish Cup football title with a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline in the cup final in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 23, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

A fan takes a selfie with Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 7

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.

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Greece: Protesters Rally in Solidarity with Flotilla Detainees Outside Israeli Embassy

On May 21, 2026, pro-Palestine demonstrators marched from Eleftherias Park to the Israeli Embassy in Athens, demanding solidarity with detained Global Sumud Flotilla activists, an end to cooperation with Israel, and freedom for Palestine. This video shows a large Palestinian flag draped from a building near the Israeli Embassy, with people on top lighting flares.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026, following his talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026, following his talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026, following his talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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BOJ chief Ueda meets with PM Takaichi

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026, following his talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Light festival in Sydney

The Sydney Opera House (R) is illuminated with imagery on the opening night of the Vivid Sydney annual light festival in the Australian city on May 22, 2026.

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Light festival in Sydney

The Sydney Opera House (C) is illuminated with imagery on the opening night of the Vivid Sydney annual light festival in the Australian city on May 22, 2026.

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Japan-Albania talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama before their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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Japan-Albania talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama before their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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Japan-Albania talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama before their talks at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

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France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final 2

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

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Lao foreign minister in Tokyo

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) shakes hands with Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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Lao foreign minister in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with his Lao counterpart, Thongsavan Phomvihane, at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on May 22, 2026.

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China: Pet Fish Tucks Itself Into Favorite Leaf Bed in Hebei

This is the adorable moment that a pet fish in China insisted on swimming onto a leaf before going to sleep, leaving viewers amused by its bedtime routine. On May 6, 2026, in Hebei, China, the video captured a small fish carefully swimming around its tank before finally settling itself onto a leaf floating in the water. Instead of resting freely in the tank, the fish appeared determined to find its favorite “bed” before falling asleep. The footage showed the tiny creature slowly approaching the leaf and adjusting its body position several times as if trying to get comfortable. After finding the right spot, the fish remained motionless on top of the leaf, looking as though it had peacefully drifted off to sleep. The video ended with the fish quietly resting on the leaf while the water around it remained still.

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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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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda pose for photos in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda pose for photos in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno speaks at a talk event with former world junior champion Marin Honda in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former world figure skating junior champion Marin Honda speaks at a talk event with former world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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China: Delivery Rider Surfs Through Flooded Streets Bouncing on Scooter in Zhengzhou

This impressive video was filmed in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on May 16, 2026. After a heavy downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, streets were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, bringing traffic to a standstill. One fearless delivery rider refused to let the flood stop him. Standing with both feet on the scooter seat, he grips the brakes and throttle tightly. The scooter glides like a tiny motorboat through the water, while he bounces forward like a frog, bravely delivering packages in the flooded streets.

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US: Drivers Navigate Smoke-Filled Roads as Bain Fire Burns in Riverside County, California

This video was filmed from a car driving through a road filled with smoke from the Bain Fire burning in Riverside County, California. The wildfire broke out in the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, May 19, prompting evacuations and warnings for residents.

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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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Hungarian PM Magyar at press conference

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar (L) speaks at a joint press conference with his Austrian counterpart Christian Stocker after their meeting in Vienna on May 21, 2026.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Spain: Valencia Teachers’ Indefinite Strike Continues as Talks Collapse

Valencian teachers entered their ninth day of an indefinite strike on Thursday, May 21, with negotiations collapsing after just twelve minutes, as teachers gathered outside the regional parliament in Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón demanding the education minister's resignation.

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Spain: Valencia Teachers’ Indefinite Strike Continues as Talks Collapse 2

Valencian teachers entered their ninth day of an indefinite strike on Thursday, May 21, with negotiations collapsing after just twelve minutes, as teachers gathered outside the regional parliament in Valencia, Alicante, and Castellón demanding the education minister's resignation.