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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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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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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

A Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka for its final run on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

A Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka for its final run on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako talk with people affected by deadly torrential rain in 2018 in Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, on May 16, 2026, during a two-day trip to the western Japan prefecture. (Pool photo)

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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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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers interacts with his former teammate Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels ahead of their baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts (back, 2nd from L) and teammates after scoring on a single by Andy Pages (44) in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) of Japan chats with compatriot and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi ahead of their baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) of Japan chats with compatriot and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi ahead of their baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) of Japan chats with compatriot and Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi ahead of their baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on May 17, 2026.

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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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US: Episode 47 of Kīlauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains and Ash

Episode 47 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, Hawaii, lasted nine hours, beginning at 3:27 p.m. HST on Wednesday, May 14, and ending at 12:27 a.m. HST on Thursday, May 15. Lava fountained from the north vent, with fine ash and Peleʻs hair falling in communities to the northeast of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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Japan: M6.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Miyagi, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake, revised up from an initial reading of 6.3, struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, on Friday, May 15, at around 8:22 p.m. local time, registering up to lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, with no tsunami warning issued.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyagi, Shinkansen Service Suspended

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, May 15, with no tsunami threat. The Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. This video was filmed inside a suspended Shinkansen after the earthquake.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Miyagi, Shinkansen Service Suspended 2

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture at 8:22 p.m. on Friday, May 15, with no tsunami threat. The Tohoku Shinkansen was suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori. This video shows light shaking during the earthquake in Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump's state visit to Beijing

Photo taken in Beijing on May 15, 2026, shows a Chinese newspaper reporting on U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump's state visit to Beijing

Photo taken in Beijing on May 15, 2026, shows a Chinese newspaper reporting on U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

A man wearing a cap with U.S. President Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" checks a photo he took of Air Force One carrying the president taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

People gather to watch Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump take off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump is pictured after taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

People gather to watch Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump take off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

Air Force One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump is pictured after taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Japan: Rising Temperatures Bring Surge in Bear Sightings Near Residential Areas 2

As spring temperatures rose, bears in Japan emerged from hibernation and ventured closer to human settlements in search of food, with sightings reported one after another, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay alert. This video was captured in Joetsu, Niigata on May 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after Miguel Rojas hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani chats with teammates during the eighth inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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China: Glowing White Object Spotted Moving Across Sky in Hangzhou

On May 10, 2026, in Hangzhou, eastern China, a video captured a mysterious white glowing object moving across the sky. The object appeared similar to a UFO, with a bright ring-like glow that seemed to expand and shrink as it traveled overhead.

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Japan: Rising Temperatures Bring Surge in Bear Sightings Near Residential Areas

As spring temperatures rose, bears in Japan emerged from hibernation and ventured closer to human settlements in search of food, with sightings reported one after another, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay alert. This video was captured at Natsui Community Center in Iwate on Friday, May 15.

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Baseball: Giants vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) chats with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto during the second inning after starting on the bench in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2026.

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

People dressed in court-style attire from the Heian period (794-1185) leave Kyoto Imperial Palace on May 15, 2026, for a parade with a court carriage during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. 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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Japan: Severe Weather Strikes Across Country, Causing Widespread Disruption

Severe weather struck Japan on Thursday, May 14, with guerrilla thunderstorms causing flooding in Yokohama, hail cutting power to over 10,000 homes in Kanagawa, and graupel reported in Yamaguchi and Yamanashi prefectures.

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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

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

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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Private space station project

Former Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (L) shakes hands with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO of Axiom Space, in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, as they meet the media over the U.S. company's plan to develop a private space station to replace the outmoded International Space Station. Cirtain said Wakata will head the Japan unit of Axiom, to be set up in July. ==Kyodo