China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is briefed about studies using quantum computers during a visit to the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology, housed in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is briefed about studies using quantum computers during a visit to the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology, housed in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japan PM Ishiba visits quantum research center

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a tape-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the main building of the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI Technology, housed in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo)

US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

World observers on positive global role of China's vision on community with shared future

STORY: World observers on positive global role of China's vision on community with shared future DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN ALBROW, British sociologist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAVLOS KONTOS, Head of Philosophy Department at University of Patras in Greece 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: A decade after the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind was proposed, the Chinese flagship vision is becoming a great banner for building a better, more prosperous world. Observers around the world have seen clearly the positive role that China's vision has played in the world arena, believing it has met the global need for shared growth in times when economic globalization faces strong headwinds and the whole world is perplexed by the deficits in peace, development, security and governance. SOUN

China's high-quality development contributes to global economic growth: experts

STORY: China's high-quality development contributes to global economic growth: experts DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ENRIQUE DUSSEL PETERS, Coordinator of the Latin American and Caribbean Academic Network on China (RED ALC-CHINA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: China has set a GDP target of around 5 percent for 2023 to ensure steady and quality development. Experts say the growth target shows China's pursuit of high-quality development, highlighting the country's role as the main engine for global economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "The Chinese government will continue its target for high-quality deve

China to play a fundamental role in directing world economy toward normality: Brazilian expert

STORY: China to play a fundamental role in directing world economy toward normality: Brazilian expert DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert has said that China, as the world's economic engine, will play a fundamental role in directing the world economy toward normality. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil "It is worth mentioning that China has become the world's economic engine. Therefore, the world economy is highly dependent on good Chinese development. Due to its global economic importance, China will play a fundamental role in directing the world economy toward normality. The growth proc

BRICS cooperation injecting impetus into global development: experts

STORY: BRICS cooperation injecting impetus into global development: experts DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Mumbai-based think tank Observer Research Foundation 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PETER KAGWANJA, CEO, Africa Policy institute, Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANDRE THOMASHAUSEN, South African economist STORYLINE: Experts have said BRICS cooperation is injecting impetus into global development and helping build a community with a shared future for mankind. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The BRICS not only plays a development role focused on developing countries, but contributes significantly to humanity's development by establishing a more just and egalitarian world. The BRICS countries need to reinforce ac

BRICS not only about developing countries but crucial to humanity's development: Brazilian expert

STORY: BRICS not only about developing countries but crucial to humanity's development: Brazilian expert DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: Brasilia CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRICS countries 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert says BRICS contribute not only to the development of emerging countries but also to that of humanity. The emerging-market bloc that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa represents 42 percent of the world's population and a fifth of global GDP. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The BRICS not only play a development role focused on developing countries, but contribute significantly to humanity's development by establishing a more just and egalitarian world. The BRICS countries need to reinforce actions related to trust and cooperation to consolidate multilateralism. Through th

China-proposed BRI very much on track despite challenges: experts

STORY: China-proposed BRI very much on track despite challenges: experts DATELINE: May 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the BRI projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMER BHATTI, Consultant, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, Brazil STORYLINE: Experts say that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has its foundation well established and is very much on track despite global challenges. The BRI was proposed in 2013. Since then, over two-thirds of the world's countries have reached a consensus with China on cooperation under the BRI. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMER BHATTI, Consultant, Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan "So I think the (COVID-19) pandemic has obviously slowed down things a little bit all over the world. But due to China's early economic recovery, and its management of the pandemic, I would say that the BRI is