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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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Tennis: Japan Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan speaks during a press conference after defeating Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands to advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open tennis championships at Morita Tennis Center Utsubo in the western Japan city of Osaka on October 15, 2025.

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China: Playful Tiger Cub Sneaks Up on Caretaker in Harbin Zoo

This video was filmed at a zoo in Harbin, Heilongjiang, on August 26, 2025. It captured the cute moment when a tiger cub tried to catch his caretaker off guard, but was quickly noticed, scooped into his arms, and turned into a cuddly kitten.

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Rugby: Japan players return from World Cup in France

Jamie Joseph (R), head coach of Japan's men's national rugby team, and its captain Kazuki Himeno receive flowers at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 11, 2023, upon the team's return from the World Cup in France. Their attempt to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup ended with a loss to Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby: Japan players return from World Cup in France

Members of Japan's men's national rugby team arrive at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 11, 2023, after their attempt to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in France ended with a loss to Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby: Japan players return from World Cup in France

Jamie Joseph (R), head coach of Japan's men's national rugby team, and its captain Kazuki Himeno receive flowers at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 11, 2023, upon the team's return from the World Cup in France. Their attempt to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup ended with a loss to Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby: Japan players return from World Cup in France

Members of Japan's men's national rugby team arrive at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 11, 2023, after their attempt to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in France ended with a loss to Argentina on Oct. 8.

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Rugby World Cup: Japan vs. Argentina

NANTES, France, Oct. 7 Kyodo - Japan players huddle in the suburbs of Nantes, France, on Oct. 7, 2023, a day ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool D match against Argentina. (Kyodo)

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Muguruza reaches Toray Pan Pacific Open q'finals

TOKYO, Sept. 23 Kyodo - Garbine Muguruza of Spain returns the ball to Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic during a second-round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2015. Muguruza won 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Tennis: Aoyama knocked out of Japan Women's Open

OSAKA, Japan - Defending champion and top seed Samantha Stosur of Australia returns a shot to fellow Australian Jarmila Gajdosova during their second round match at the Japan Women's Open tennis tournament in Osaka on Oct. 9, 2014. Stosur won 7-6(4), 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals as Gajdosova retired in the second set.

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Nishikori rolls into Japan Open quarterfinals

TOKYO, Japan - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball to Donald Young of the United States during their second-round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on Oct. 2, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 7-6(4) to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Nishikori rolls into Japan Open quarterfinals

TOKYO, Japan - Kei Nishikori of Japan returns the ball to Donald Young of the United States during their second-round match at the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo on Oct. 2, 2014. Nishikori won 6-4, 7-6(4) to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Nishikori, Uchiyama reach quarterfinals at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns a shot during the Japan Open first-round doubles at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 30, 2014. Nishikori, the U.S. Open finalist and new Malaysian Open champion, and partner Yasutaka Uchiyama beat Poland's Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Treat Huey of the Philippines 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan advance to quarterfinals in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan's Takuma Arano scores his side's third goal during the second half of the men's round of 16 soccer match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan crush Palestine in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japanese striker Musashi Suzuki (L) scores during the second half of a match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan advance to quarterfinals in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan's Musashi Suzuki (L) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the first half of the men's round of 16 soccer match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan advance to quarterfinals in Asian Games soccer

HWASEONG, South Korea - Japan's Wataru Endo (3) scores the opening goal during the first half of the men's round of 16 soccer match against Palestine at the Asian Games in Hwaseong, South Korea, on Sept. 25, 2014. Japan won 4-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Nishikori advances to Halle quarterfinals

HALLE, Germany - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Gael Monfils of France in a second-round match of the Gerry Weber tennis tournament in Halle, Germany, on June 11, 2014. Nishikori won 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Madrid Open tennis

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a return shot against Canada's Milos Raonic in a third-round match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 8, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 7-6(5) to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Madrid Open tennis

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges cheers from spectators after beating Canada's Milos Raonic in a third-round match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 8, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 7-6(5) to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Madrid Open tennis

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a return shot against Canada's Milos Raonic in a third-round match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 8, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 7-6(5) to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Madrid Open tennis

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after beating Canada's Milos Raonic in a third-round match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 8, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 7-6(5) to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Nishikori reaches Barcelona Open quarterfinals

BARCELONA, Spain - Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori waves to supporters after winning a match to advance to the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open in the Spanish city on April 24, 2014. He went on to win the tournament.

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan tackles the course in her second run of the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi did not advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi off balance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan loses balance in her second run in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi did not advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi competes in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan keeps her gaze fixed on the course during her first run in the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi did not advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails to advance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan (R) congratulates Julie Zogg of Switzerland who advanced to the quarterfinals in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails to advance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan responds to the crowd after finishing her runs in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi did not advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails to advance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan responds to the crowd after finishing her runs in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi did not advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails to advance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan finishes her second run in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi did not advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails to advance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan (L) leaves the venue after her runs in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan tackles the course during her second run in the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan takes in stride her second run in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi off balance in women's snowboard slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan (back) is outpaced by her rival Julie Zogg of Switzerland after losing balance during her second run in the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan loses balance during her second run in the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan takes off her goggles after losing her first run in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi races in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan tackles the course during her second run in the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan tackles the course during her second run in the Winter Olympics women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Takeuchi fails in women's snowboard parallel slalom

SOCHI, Russia - Tomoka Takeuchi of Japan waves to the crowd after her first run in the women's snowboard parallel slalom 1/8 finals at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2014. Takeuchi failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan's Sakai competes in women's short track 1000m

SOCHI, Russia - Yui Sakai of Japan finishes her race in the women's 1,000-meter short track quarterfinals at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 21, 2014. Sakai did not advance to the semifinals.

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Japan's Onda competes in men's cross country freestyle sprint

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese skier Yuichi Onda competes in the qualifying round of the men's cross country freestyle sprint at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 11, 2014. Onda finished in 45th place and failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Japan Open tennis

TOKYO, Japan - Feliciano Lopez (R) of Spain and Japan's Kei Nishikori are pictured shaking hands after Nishikori beat Lopez in a Japan Open tennis championships match at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2013. Nishikori won 7-6 (4), 6-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Nishikori at Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia - Photo taken Dec. 30, 2012, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori, partnered with Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, playing Russia's Mikhail Elgin and Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan during the first round of the men's doubles at the 2013 season-opening Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia. Nishikori and Dimitrov defeated the fourth-seeded pair 7-6 (5), 4-6, 10-7 to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Murray at Japan Open

TOKYO, Japan - Britain's Andy Murray plays a shot against Lukas Lacko of Slovakia in a singles second round match of the Japan Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2012. Top seed Murray won 6-1, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Del Potro advances to quarterfinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina plays a shot during his singles fourth-round match against Andy Roddick of the United States at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 5, 2012. Del Potro won 6-7(1), 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Cilic at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic plays against Martin Klizan of Slovakia during a fourth-round men's singles match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 3, 2012. Cilic won to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Cilic at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Croatia's Marin Cilic plays against Martin Klizan of Slovakia during a fourth-round men's singles match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 3, 2012. Cilic won to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Murray advances to quarterfinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - London Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray of Britain pumps his fist after defeating Milos Raonic of Canada in a fourth-round men's singles match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 3, 2012. Murray won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Murray advances to quarterfinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - London Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray of Britain pumps his fist after defeating Milos Raonic of Canada in a fourth-round men's singles match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 3, 2012. Murray won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals.

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Murray advances to quarterfinals at U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - London Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray of Britain plays a shot during a fourth-round men's singles match against Milos Raonic of Canada at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in New York on Sept. 3, 2012. Murray won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2, to advance to the quarterfinals.