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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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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

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China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.

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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

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Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

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Unmanned Patrol Vehicle

HUAI'AN, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - The on duty personnel of the Public Security Bureau are checking the video surveillance footage in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 15, 2025.

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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.

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China: Man Jumps Into Muddy Pit to Rescue Trapped Bird

A man in Guangdong, China, rushed to the aid of a small bird that had fallen into a deep, muddy water pit on December 1, 2025. The footage shows the man jumping into the pit and using both hands to safely lift the bird and bring it back onto ground.

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China: Tiger Chases, Bites Car During Self-Drive Safari Tour

Footage captured on December 7, 2025, in Sichuan, China, shows a encounter during a self-drive tour as a tiger sprints after a vehicle, repeatedly lunging and biting at the rear of the car inside the predator enclosure. The vehicle's driver maintained control and kept moving forward while the large carnivore pursued, despite no visible items on the car attracting the animal.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues 2

Days of record-breaking flooding in northern Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Tuesday, December 9, shows flooding at Aldarra Fields in Fall City.

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China: Massive Water Column Shoots Up From Burst Pipe in Shanxi

On November 9, in Taiyuan, Shanxi, a water pipe for heating supply burst in the middle of the road. The footage showed a massive column of water shooting several meters high.

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China: Construction Worker Encounters Wild Siberian Tiger in Jilin

This is the heart stopping moment that a Chinese woman narrowly avoided danger when she unexpectedly encountered a wild Siberian tiger during a late-night construction job. On November 30, 2025, in Jilin, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park as excavator operator Liu, a Chinese woman, was working outdoors at night. The footage showed a wild Siberian tiger walking steadily toward her work area. The massive animal moved with calm confidence, stopping several times as it fixed its gaze on Liu. Instead, it observed her silently for a prolonged moment before slowly turning around and walking back into the darkness of the forest. Liu later recalled that her heart nearly jumped out of her chest as the tiger stared at her under the night lights. The video ended with the tiger disappearing into the forest while Liu remained still, visibly shaken but unharmed

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Building in Nanjing

On November 14, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a huge blaze broke out at a complex. Flames engulfed the building, sending thick black smoke spiraling into the clouds. The terrifying footage showed the fire spreading rapidly inside the structure. Chinese viewers expressed shock and concern, saying it was unimaginable how dangerous it would be if anyone were trapped inside. The video served as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage circulating in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage of penguin dance playing in a loop in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage of penguin dance playing in a loop in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage of penguin dance playing in a loop in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage of penguin dance playing in a loop in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage of penguin dance playing in a loop in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage circulating in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage of penguin dance playing in a loop in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage circulating in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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Underground Passage 3D Footage

Citizens watch 3D footage circulating in an underground passage in Chongqing, China on November 28, 2025.

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China: Maritime Patrol Rescues Dog After It Falls Into River in Jiangsu

On November 10, 2025, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a video captured a small dog struggling in a river after slipping from a boat. The footage showed the anxious boat owner attempting two separate rescues but failing each time as the dog drifted farther away. A maritime patrol vessel happened to be navigating nearby and quickly noticed the distress. The crew immediately maneuvered closer and used equipment to bring the frightened dog safely aboard.

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China: Man Catches Falling Baby Just in Time at Anhui Restaurant

On November 6, 2025, in Lu’an, Anhui, surveillance footage captured a startling scene at a local restaurant when the owner’s infant suddenly leaned forward in a stroller, causing it to tip over. A man quickly rushed forward and caught the baby just in time, preventing a serious fall.

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Illustration BBC News - Paris

Illustration of a BBC News cameraman in front of La Santé prison before Nicolas Sarkozy's release, in Paris, France on November 10, 2025. BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness have resigned after revelations that a documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump contained edited and misleading footage related to the 2021 Capitol riot. The controversy arose when it was discovered that statements in the film had been taken out of context and manipulated during editing. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration BBC News - Paris

Illustration of a BBC News cameraman in front of La Santé prison before Nicolas Sarkozy's release, in Paris, France on November 10, 2025. BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness have resigned after revelations that a documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump contained edited and misleading footage related to the 2021 Capitol riot. The controversy arose when it was discovered that statements in the film had been taken out of context and manipulated during editing. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration BBC News - Paris

Illustration of a BBC News cameraman in front of La Santé prison before Nicolas Sarkozy's release, in Paris, France on November 10, 2025. BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness have resigned after revelations that a documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump contained edited and misleading footage related to the 2021 Capitol riot. The controversy arose when it was discovered that statements in the film had been taken out of context and manipulated during editing. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration BBC News - Paris

Illustration of a BBC News cameraman in front of La Santé prison before Nicolas Sarkozy's release, in Paris, France on November 10, 2025. BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness have resigned after revelations that a documentary about U.S. President Donald Trump contained edited and misleading footage related to the 2021 Capitol riot. The controversy arose when it was discovered that statements in the film had been taken out of context and manipulated during editing. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Drone Rescues Stranded Fisherman From Rising River in Zhejiang

On October 13, in Lishui, Zhejiang, a video captured a man fishing when the river’s water level suddenly surged, leaving him stranded in the middle of the current. Chen, a local drone operator, quickly responded by deploying a crop-spraying drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms. The footage showed the drone hovering above the river and lowering a rope for the man to grab before airlifting him to the riverbank in just two minutes.This is the tense moment that a drone pilot in China used an agricultural drone to save a fisherman trapped by a sudden flash flood.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Video footage shows South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posing for a photo during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the coastal city of Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Journalists watch video footage of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shaking hands during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the coastal city of Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

Journalists watch video footage of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shaking hands during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in the coastal city of Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Turkey: Ceiling Lights Shake After M6.0 Earthquake in Balikesir

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Turkey on Monday, October 27. Multiple buildings collapsed in the town of Sindirgi, Balikesir Province, near the earthquake's epicenter. This footage shows ceiling lights swaying inside a store in the Bahcelievler neighborhood of Balikesir.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 3

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage. This video shows devastating damage to the Mexican restaurant Azteca's in Gautier.

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US: Tornado Causes Significant Damage in South Mississippi 2

A tornado ripped through southern Mississippi on Sunday, October 26 causing significant damage.

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China: Climber Films View from Inside Snow Crevasse After Fall in Sichuan

A climber in Sichuan captured chilling footage from inside a snow crevasse after falling in during a mountain expedition. Filmed from below, the video shows icy walls, the narrow opening above, and sunlight streaming through the hole as the man waits for rescue.

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China: Jielong-3 Rocket Launches From Offshore Platform in Shandong

On August 8, 2025, in Rizhao, Shandong, a video captured the breathtaking moment a massive rocket soared into the sky off the coast. The footage showed the Jielong-3 carrier rocket igniting and lifting off from an offshore platform, marking China’s successful “one rocket, eleven satellites” sea launch.

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China: 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lu County, Sichuan

On October 12, 2025, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Lu County, Sichuan, causing buildings to shake violently. Emergency teams were quickly dispatched, while the quake’s effects lasted several seconds.

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China: Driverless Electric Tricycle Crashes into Oncoming Car in Liaoning

A video taken in Liaoning on October 6 captured a driverless electric tricycle suddenly rolling onto a busy street and colliding with an oncoming white car.

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China: Strong Typhoon Winds Blow Away Man’s Slipper in Zhuhai, Guangdong

On September 23, 2025, in Zhuhai, located in southern China’s Guangdong province, a video captured a person stepping outside to test the typhoon’s strength. As soon as he lifted a foot, his slipper was blown far away by the powerful wind. The person quickly chased after it, but the slipper “ran” faster than its owner.

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China: Girl Saves Her Younger Sister as Electric Car Crashes Into Home in Henan

On June 2, 2025, in Henan, China, an electric vehicle crashed through a glass door into a living room. A girl quickly lifted her younger sister to safety before the vehicle hit the wall.

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China: Typhoon Tapah Slams Into Guangdong With Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain

A powerful Typhoon Tapah battered Guangdong, China, on September 7–8, 2025, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain. The footage show trees whipping and visibility near zero as the storm made landfall in Haiyan Town, Taishan, on September 8. According to the China Meteorological Administration, Tapah packed sustained winds of 30 m/s (force 11) with a central pressure of 978 hPa, moving northwest at 20–25 km/h.

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Run Premiere - LA

Taymour Ghazi arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Footage Films' 'Run' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on August 27, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Run Premiere - LA

Veon Selman arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Footage Films' 'Run' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on August 27, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Run Premiere - LA

Shah G. Onwuka arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Footage Films' 'Run' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on August 27, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Run Premiere - LA

Virdiana Bunuelos arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Footage Films' 'Run' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on August 27, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM