China: Dashcam Captures Driver Causing Rare Double Car Collision in Shanghai

Dashcam footage from Shanghai, China, captured a driver causing a rare double collision on June 30, 2025, by first rear-ending the car ahead and then immediately reversing into a second vehicle behind them. The incident showed the driver failing to check the space behind after the initial impact, leading to the same vehicle striking a second approaching car within seconds.

China: Rare ‘Buddha’s Light’ Halo Seen on Sichuan Mountain

This breathtaking moment captures a rare “Buddha’s Light” phenomenon encircling a hiker’s head on a mountaintop trail. On June 5, 2025, while hiking Jiuding Mountain in Sichuan, a man recorded a vivid, rainbow-colored halo — known as a “Buddha’s Light” or Brocken Spectre — forming around his head in the misty air. The optical illusion followed him for several meters, creating a surreal, almost mystical scene as he walked through the fog. According to the hiker, Mr. He, the phenomenon appeared not only around his own head but also around those of other nearby hikers, lasting for about 30 seconds. The video ends with the glowing halo slowly fading as the group continued along the mist-covered trail."

Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking

STORY: Vibrant Plateau: Young Tibetan man's love for downhill mountain biking SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footages DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:07:07 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Referee "30 seconds to go! Listen to the countdown and go!" "Five, four, three, two, one." Having been passionate about cycling for nearly a decade, Tenzin Jigme will finally compete on a national-level stage. Tenzin Jigme is busy packing up his bike for an entirely new challenge. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TENZIN JIGME "I am prepping stuff for tomorrow. And the bike also needs to be ready for tomorrow's flight." As it's his first time leaving Xizang for a competition, Jigme seems a bit out of his element. Thankfully, help from his friends has given him much peace of mind. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): TENZIN JIGME "All done, right?" SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "Aren't you going to take the pedals?" SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHOU GEJIA, Jigme's friend "I heard

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

Audience during the concert at the WiZink Center of the group 30 Seconds to Mars , on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

30 Seconds To Mars Performs - Madrid

The group 30 Seconds to Mars during their concert at the WiZink Center, on May 27, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American alternative rock band formed in 1998, which currently features Jared Leto and his brother Shannon. They presented their new album last September 15, 2023, under the title 'It's the End of the World But It's a Beautiful Day', with which they have decided to do a world tour. To announce the 'Seasons 2024 World Tour', Jared Leto climbed the Empire State Building in New York, becoming the first person to do so. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ironman Asian Cup in Taizhou

Ironman Asian Cup in Taizhou

TAIZHOU, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - Teng Yunfeng of China wins the men's Outstanding group of the Taizhou National Triathlon Champions Cup Series in a time of 1 hour 46 minutes and 30 seconds at the Asian Cup in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, May 11, 2024.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

Vidu Released

Vidu Released

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 30, 2024 - China's first SORA-class model, Vidu, was released. Generate up to 16 seconds of 1080P video.

8 killed, 30 injured in collision between 3 vehicles in southern Pakistan

STORY: 8 killed, 30 injured in collision between 3 vehicles in southern Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traffic accident site STORYLINE: At least eight people were killed and 30 others injured on Wednesday in a collision between three vehicles in Jamshoro district of Pakistan's southern Sindh province, the rescue service reported. The accident took place early in the morning on Indus Highway near Manjhand area of the district when an oil tanker, a truck and a passenger bus collided, resulting in casualties, Mearaj Ahmed, a local representative of Edhi rescue organization told Xinhua. "Initially, the oil tanker and the truck collided, and within a few seconds, the bus hit them from behind, which mainly caused the casualties," he added. Upon receiving the information, the rescue workers reached the site and shifted the victims to different nearby hospitals, said the rescue service. T

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee grinds a wheel at a workshop in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee packages a wheel product at a workshop in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows a hot rolling production line in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees package wheel products at a workshop in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees package wheel products at a workshop in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2023 shows a hot rolling production line in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees package wheel products at a workshop in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-MA'ANSHAN-MASTEEL-WHEEL-HIGH-SPEED TRAIN-PRODUCTION (CN)

(231230) -- MA'ANSHAN, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee measures the external diameter of a wheel at a workshop in China Baowu Group Masteel Rail Transit Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (MRT) in Ma'anshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 15, 2023. The manufacturing of wheels for high-speed trains is well-known for its difficulty and high demand for quality. In recent years, Masteel of China Baowu Group has developed wheel and axle manufacturing technologies with independent intellectual property rights, breaking the longtime production monopoly by foreign companies. Today in Masteel, it takes only about 68 seconds to roll and form a wheel. The production capacity and process control level of Masteel have reached the world leading level. (Photo by Luo Jisheng/Xinhua)

Dance school transforms young minds in Namibia

STORY: Dance school transforms young minds in Namibia DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 003:44 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dance school 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OIVA NESHILA, Trainee at the Equipped Dance Academy 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STANLEY MAREKA, Dance instructor and founder of the Equipped Dance Academy STORYLINE: A dance studio in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, crackled at youngsters' energetic stomps and movements in artistic costumes. They made dance a dazzling spectacle. "One more take but this time with more liveliness. Focus and manage your steps," heeded Stanley Mareka, dance instructor and founder of Equipped Dance Academy. The academy is transforming contemporary dance in Namibia by grooming young talent. It melds theory, practice, modernity, African music, and culture to shape young minds in Windhoek. A performance-based lesson could involve over ten moves in 30 seconds. The youngsters also undergo comprehensive physical and mental training to pro

7-year-old boy perfects jump rope skill despite hypertonia in China's Guangxi

STORY: 7-year-old boy perfects jump rope skill despite hypertonia in China's Guangxi DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Liu Jinhan practicing rope jumping 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU JINHAN, First grader 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUOCHENG, Liu Jinhan's father 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU JINHAN, First grader 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LIU GUOCHENG, Liu Jinhan's father 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LIU JINHAN, First grader STORYLINE: Liu Jinhan, a 7-year-old boy from south China's Guangxi, is gearing up for a national rope jumping contest after about two years of practice. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU JINHAN, First grader "I can do 164 jumps in 30 seconds. It's quite good." Despite being diagnosed with hypertonia years ago, his condition has improved following a period of rehabilitation treatment. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUOCHENG, Liu Jinhan's father "When you find your weakness, you have to face it. A strong body can benefit all h

New Zealand 2023 Rotorua Marathon held in rain

STORY: New Zealand 2023 Rotorua Marathon held in rain DATELINE: May 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: ROTORUA, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Zealand's 2023 Rotorua Marathon STORYLINE: More than 4,000 runners pounded the picturesque tracks around Rotorua Lake in rain on Saturday in the 59th edition of Rotorua Marathon, one of the oldest sporting events in New Zealand. Tokyo Olympian Auckland-based Malcolm Hicks won the men's full marathon in two hours 21 minutes and 49 seconds. Tauranga-based Alice Mason earned a record-equalling fourth victory in the women's race in 2:54:30, just nine months after giving birth to her baby. Earlier in the day, around 4,000 participants set out in a light drizzle to take on either the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km or 5.5km distances. Rotorua, one of North Island's top visitor destinations, is well-known for its fascinating geothermal activity, Maori culture, hot springs and mud pools. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

Passers-by lift car to save injured motorcyclist in China's Guangxi

STORY: Passers-by lift car to save injured motorcyclist in China's Guangxi DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: BEIHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people saving the injured motorcyclist under a car STORYLINE: A motorcyclist trapped under a car in a traffic accident in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Passers-by rushed to lift the car and help him out in 30 seconds. The motorcyclist was sent to a hospital and is now in stable condition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beihai, China. (XHTV)

Kenya wins double golds in Jerusalem Marathon

STORY: Kenya wins double golds in Jerusalem Marathon DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:10 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of runners and spectators STORYLINE: Kenya's Noah Kiprotich won the men's title of the 12th annual Jerusalem Marathon on Friday in two hours, 18 minutes and 13 seconds. Chakib Lachgar of Spain came second at 2:25:45, while Israel's Melkam Jamber took the bronze at 2:28:30. Kenya also grabbed the gold in the women's race as Margaret Njuguna crossed the finish line first in a time of 2:52:44, ahead of Russia's Elena Tolstykh (2:55:31) and Israel's Noah Berkman (2:59:12). The two Kenyan gold medalists Kiprotich and Njuguna won a prize of 3,750 U.S. dollars each. About 18,000 runners from 72 countries and regions competed in the event, which also included half marathon, 10km and 5km runs, as well as a 1.7km families' run and 800m communities' run. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jerusalem. (XHTV)

Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Momoka Horikawa celebrates after winning the women's 5,000-meter event at the speed skating national championships on Dec. 30, 2022, at YS Arena Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in a national record of 7 minutes, 1.52 seconds.

Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Momoka Horikawa competes en route to winning the women's 5,000-meter event at the speed skating national championships on Dec. 30, 2022, at YS Arena Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in a national record of 7 minutes, 1.52 seconds.

Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Momoka Horikawa competes en route to winning the women's 5,000-meter event at the speed skating national championships on Dec. 30, 2022, at YS Arena Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in a national record of 7 minutes, 1.52 seconds.

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2022

(221228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Sept. 25, 2022 shows Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya celebrates after the Berlin Marathon 2022 in Berlin, Germany. On September 25, Kenya's two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge clocked two hours, one minute and nine seconds to win the 2022 Berlin Marathon, beating his own world record set in 2018 by 30 seconds. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2022

TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2022

(221226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Sept. 25, 2022 shows Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya celebrates after the Berlin Marathon 2022 in Berlin, Germany. 38-year-old Kipchoge claimed the 48th Berlin Marathon title with a new world record of two hours, one minute and nine seconds, breaking his own record from 2018 by 30 seconds. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

Kenya's Ndereba wins women's marathon at world athletics

Kenya's Ndereba wins women's marathon at world athletics

OSAKA, Japan - The three medalists of the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships -- (From L to R) silver medalist Zhou Chunxiu of China, gold medalist Catherine Ndereba of Kenya and bronze medalist Reiko Tosa -- pose during a medal ceremony at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on Sept. 2. Ndereba won the race in a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, 37 seconds.

Athletics: Ndereba claims gold, Tosa bronze in marathon

Athletics: Ndereba claims gold, Tosa bronze in marathon

OSAKA, Japan - Kenyan Catherine Ndereba crosses the finish line at Nagai Stadium in 2 hours, 30 minutes, 37 seconds to win the gold medal in the women's marathon at the athletics world championships on Sept. 2.