A tornado ripped through parts of eastern Japan, injuring several dozen people, tearing off roofs and uprooting buildings.

Prime Minister John Key has stopped short of pledging military and moral support to nations considering military strikes on Syria after the US said it had proof the regime used sarin gas against its citizens.

Yosemite National Park have shared time lapse footage of the Rim Fire that has been raging in the natural beauty spot in August 2013. California's massive Rim Fire has already burned at least 192,500 acres of forest and scrub, including 43,000 acres of Yosemite National Park, since it started on Aug. 17.

A motorist stopped his car to film incredible footage of a flock of starlings flying over Albert Bridge in Belfast. The video source said the sight was so "mesmerizing" they had to stop to film it.

The following footage shows a Free Syrian Army missile destroying a Syrian regime tank in Aleppo. The video was taken in Khrirish, Aleppo. Credit: Amjad alislam alatareb/NewsPoint

David Frost had sparred with Richard Nixon for hours, recording a series of interviews with the former president three years after he stepped down in disgrace over Watergate. But as the sessions drew to a close, Frost realised he still lacked something: an acknowledgement by Nixon that he had been wrong. Courtesy: YouTube/willfungku11

For those of you who finds cats eerie or a little scary, look away. This cat, prompted by it's owner, gets up and walks across the room on two legs...LIKE A HUMAN BEING. Credit: Anna Gromova/NewsPoint

British Prime Minister David Cameron lost a vote endorsing military action against Syria by 13 votes Thursday, a stunning defeat that will almost guarantee that Britain plays no direct role in any U.S. attack on Bashar Assad's government.

Destiny Church of New Zealand put on a traditional Maori Haka performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Courtesy YouTube/PBSNewsHour

A brave little kitten was filmed taking on a pit bull, and managed to fight her corner! The kitten, named Haven, scratched and bit the pitbull, Apollo, in a ballsy playfight. Credit: cakeandpiday/NewsPoint

The moment an aircraft allegedly dropped explosives onto the city of Idlib, Syria has been captured on camera. The video below, taken earlier today, shows an enormous explosion hitting an area near the region's reservoir. A series of loud bangs can be herd in the aftermath of the explosion. The source said that a helicopter had "dropped 20" explosive barrels above the area, causing the explosion. Credit: AENN/NewsPoint/NewsPoint

A goats sees itself in the mirror, and decides to fight it. I must say, the mirror puts up a pretty good fight! Credit: Sandy Cochrane/NewsPoint

Joanlia Lising is heading to YouTube infamy after getting awkward during a question and answer session at a beauty pageant. Courtesy: YouTube/ Sebastian Murdock Sebastian Murdock

As part of Pacific Partnership, the NZ Army undertook - alongside other international armies and navies - humanitarian work in the Pacific. nzherald.co.nz met them in the Solomon Islands to see what they worked on and how they live.

A deer herd made for an interesting driving hazard in Japan. The deer were unperturbed by traffic in Nara Park, a public park located in the city of Nara, Japan, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa, which was established in 1880. Credit: BLUEBELLS9999/NewsPoint

Syria reached an agreement with the United Nations on Sunday to allow a team of international experts to visit the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack last week outside Damascus, said Syrian state media and the United Nations.

A raging bull got very angry and scared dozens of motorists when it escaped and ran onto a nearby freeway in Spain. The bull had been caged to be transferred to the Spanish town of Iriépal in Guadalajara for the Fiesta de San Roque on August 16th but somehow escaped and ran onto a nearby freeway causing a chaotic scene after it began to charge at cars. Credit: lacomunidad Guadalajara/NewsPoint

Have you ever seen a bicycle like this before? Spotted on a street in Poland, it's able to support two riders side by side! Credit: Marcin Zakrzeski/NewsPoint

This dog would rather have his owners believe he was dead than take a bath! And when the time is right he flees! Credit: via thefusedbox/NewsPoint

This video comes from Russia and is currently going pretty viral and we can see why. At first it just seems to be a average tuck carrying your standard large moose statute. Wait. What!? Credit: Trollface Kz/NewsPoint

A dramatic accident was captured on CCTV in Russia showing a car driving straight into a telegraph pole. The incident could have been much worse if the car had hit another vehicle on the road, which luckily stopped just seconds before the onrushing car came skidding in. It is not known if anybody was hurt.

The video shows the extent of the floods in Wuhua County, with levels reaching waist high in some parts. Pigs were also rescued in the floods, with footage showing passer-by's dragging them through the water to safety.

A video has appeared online from Neve Midbar beach on the Dead Sea, in Israel showing a mass brawl. In the video dozens of beach-goers can be seen battling with one another, with many plastic deck chairs thrown at each other as a mass brawl took place.

On August 13th, the Falcon 9 test rig (code name Grasshopper) completed a divert test, flying to a 250m altitude with a 100m lateral maneuver before returning to the center of the pad. The test demonstrated the vehicle's ability to perform more aggressive steering maneuvers than have been attempted in previous flights. Courtesy: YouTube/spacexchannel

This enclosed beach would be incredible anyway but when a massive wave hits the back of it and goes over the wall, well watch and wait! Courtesy: YouTube/tmjmccormack

A large amount of volcanic ash fell in the northern and central parts of Kagoshima city, causing a delay in train services and temporary poor visibility, forcing car drivers to use their headlights. Courtesy: YouTube/Psiho Delika

A volcano in southern Japan erupted in spectacular fashion on Sunday, spewing an ash plume up to 5,000 metres into the air, meteorological officials said, according to a report. Courtesy: YouTube/UnusualChannelMan

An animal described as an African lion at a Chinese zoo was exposed as a fraud - when the creature started barking in front of visitors. Courtesy: YouTube/mario wins

This girl looks like she's kind of on the ropes but then she pulls out an amazing move that knocks out her opponent. Courtesy: YouTube/karatemokyklashodan

Footage shows security forces firing tear gas at protesters and bulldozers destroying a pro Morsi Sit in camp in Giza is going viral as the clashes in Egypt continue after hours of violence. According to some reports, areas such as Rabaa currently resemble war zones with a Muslim Brotherhood spokesperson claiming a the 600 have been killed so far. Credit: NewsPoint