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China: Pregnant Mare Rescued From Deep Ditch in Inner Mongolia

Residents and herders in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, China, rescued a heavily pregnant mare after it fell into a 1.5-meter-deep ditch on April 30. Rescuers secured the animal with wide bandages and used a tractor and forklift to lift her to safety. The operation required repeated adjustments to avoid injuring the mare. She was successfully rescued and walked away from the scene as onlookers watched in relief.

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150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (front row, 3rd from L) poses for a photo during the opening ceremony of Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on March 28, 2026. The 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain is expected to generate about 9.8 billion yen ($61 million) in annual economic activity, as around 30 million people are expected to visit.

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150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks during the opening ceremony of Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on March 28, 2026. The 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain is expected to generate about 9.8 billion yen ($61 million) in annual economic activity, as around 30 million people are expected to visit.

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Tokyo SkyTree reopens after elevator halt

Staff members of Tokyo SkyTree tower announce the reopening of its observation deck to visitors on Feb. 26, 2026, after a three-day suspension due to an elevator malfunction. Twenty visitors were trapped for more than five hours starting on the night of Feb. 22 when an elevator stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

An emergency vehicle is seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Emergency vehicles are seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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China: Man Climbs 30-Meter Tree to Rescue Stranded Cat

This video shows the heartwarming moment a Chinese man risked his own safety to rescue a helpless cat stranded high above the ground for more than a week. Filmed on December 11, 2025, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the footage captures retired veteran Zhang Yuhua climbing a nearly 30-meter-tall metasequoia tree to save a small cat trapped at the top. Using only his bare hands and no professional climbing equipment, Zhang carefully made his way up the towering tree. According to the video, the cat had been stuck there for nine days and was growing visibly weaker. After several tense moments, he reached the cat, secured it, and slowly descended, prompting applause from onlookers. Zhang later said the cat was taken to a temporary foster shelter for care and observation.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 2

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 3

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions 4

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Alice Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding to Southeastern Regions

Storm Alice brought heavy rain and flooding to southeastern Spain, particularly Alicante and Murcia. Some areas received nearly 100 liters of rain per square meter in 12 hours, with up to 40 liters in just 30 minutes. The storm, linked to a “DANA” (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), has prompted evacuations in Murcia and disrupted transport, including road closures, train delays, and flight cancellations.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Leon Marchand (R) of France reacts after setting a new world record of 1:52.69 in the men's 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 30, 2025.

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World aquatics championships: Swimming

Leon Marchand of France is pictured after setting a new world record of 1:52.69 in the men's 200-meter individual medley semifinals at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 30, 2025.

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