China: Delivery Rider Surfs Through Flooded Streets Bouncing on Scooter in Zhengzhou

This impressive video was filmed in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on May 16, 2026. After a heavy downpour overwhelmed the city’s drainage system, streets were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, bringing traffic to a standstill. One fearless delivery rider refused to let the flood stop him. Standing with both feet on the scooter seat, he grips the brakes and throttle tightly. The scooter glides like a tiny motorboat through the water, while he bounces forward like a frog, bravely delivering packages in the flooded streets.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles as he returns to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles as he returns to the dugout after pitching the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of his solo home run as he starts to round the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 20, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws off his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a double during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

China: Bystanders Smash Window to Rescue Unconscious Driver in Jiangsu

On May 14, 2026, bystanders in Jingjiang, Jiangsu, China, rescued an unconscious driver after his car lost control when he fainted at the wheel. A woman in a car ahead used her vehicle to block the runaway car, while others smashed the window and pulled the driver to safety.

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

U.S. President Trump departs Beijing

A man wearing a cap with U.S. President Donald Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" checks a photo he took of Air Force One carrying the president taking off from an airport in Beijing on May 15, 2026, following his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (R), shakes hands with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as he arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for a welcoming ceremony on May 14, 2026.

China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister

Tisza party leader Peter Magyar (3rd from R, front row) stands in the Hungarian parliament in Budapest on May 9, 2026. He was sworn in as the country's new prime minister the same day.

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Football: Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma (L) plays in the first half of an English Premier League football game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Brighton, England, on May 9, 2026. He left the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury during the second half of the game.

China: Intense Rainfall Triggers Cliff Waterfall Along Hunan Mountain Road

On April 27, 2026, in Shaoyang, Hunan, a video captured an intense downpour that triggered a dramatic waterfall along a mountain roadside. As the man drove through the stormy weather, he was left stunned after spotting the powerful stream of water cascading down the rocky cliff face beside the road.

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

Sumo: Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki

File photo shows Ukrainian ozeki Aonishiki, who has withdrawn from the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. The demotion-threatened "kadoban" ozeki was not named in the list of bouts released on May 8, 2026, for the first two days of the 15-day meet, and could drop to the lower rank of sekiwake unless he enters the meet and gets a winning record with eight or more wins.

US: Man Spends Days Atop Washington Bridge in Iran War Protest

A man was arrested after spending nearly six days atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., in protest against the war in Iran and the use of artificial intelligence in warfare. The demonstrator had climbed the bridge on May 1 and descended on the morning of May 6 with assistance from firefighters. He was charged with unlawful entry and failure to obey police orders.

China: Man Smashes Car Roof to Save Driver After Vehicle Plunges Into River

A man rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking car in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, on October 14. After the vehicle plunged into a river following a suspected traffic accident, a bystander immediately dived in, climbed onto the partially submerged car and smashed through the sunroof with a stone. He pulled the driver to safety as onlookers gathered on the riverbank.

US: Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House, Bystander Wounded

Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed man near the White House on Monday, May 4 after he fired at officers. A 15-year-old bystander was grazed but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The episode began around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of 15th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue, when officers approached the man, who then fled on foot and fired at them. President Trump was inside the White House and was not in danger. No law enforcement officers were injured. The shooting came just over a week after a separate armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

China: Delivery Rider Leaps to Safety as Car Speeds Out in Narrow Alley

This was the terrifying moment that a Chinese delivery rider narrowly avoided a collision after a car suddenly sped out from a blind corner in a narrow residential alley. On April 21, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside a cramped residential lane where visibility was heavily blocked by surrounding walls and buildings. As the delivery rider was traveling normally through the alley on his electric scooter, a car suddenly rushed out from a blind corner ahead of him after the driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator by mistake while attempting to pass through the narrow lane. The rider reacted within seconds and immediately abandoned his scooter to protect himself. He leaped away while the scooter slid across the alley, allowing him to narrowly escape the speeding vehicle. The footage showed how quickly the incident unfolded in the confined space, leaving almost no reaction time for either side.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

A woman holds copies of an extra edition of a newspaper handed out in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, after Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, who hails from the town, said on social media he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

A woman holds copies of an extra edition of a newspaper handed out in Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, after Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori, who hails from the town, said on social media he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2016, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori holding his bronze medal during the awards ceremony for the men's singles at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken in Melbourne on Jan. 13, 2026, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori practicing ahead of an Australian Open men's singles qualifier. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2014, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Marin Cilic of Croatia in their U.S. Open final in New York. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on July 10, 2019, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their Wimbledon quarterfinal in London. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

China: Video Captures Boy Saving Baby Sister From Falling Off Bed in Hebei

On February 16, 2026, in Hebei, a video captured a boy sitting at the bedside and keeping an eye on his sister. Within seconds, her balance gave way and she slid toward the edge. The camera showed the boy react without hesitation. He leaned forward, extended both arms, and caught her just as her body passed the mattress line.

China: Riderless E-Bike Keeps Rolling On Alone After Crash in Shandong

On April 22, 2026, in Weifang, Shandong, a video captured a man riding along the road when he accidentally crashed into another road user. The impact threw him off the vehicle. However, while the rider fell to the ground, the e-bike did not topple over. Instead, the unmanned bike remained upright and continued moving forward along the street until it eventually fell as well.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Cubs vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 26, 2026.

Beijing motor show

Beijing motor show

He Xiaopeng, co-founder and CEO of Chinese carmaker Xpeng, speaks at a press conference during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 24, 2026.

Beijing motor show

Beijing motor show

He Xiaopeng, co-founder and CEO of Chinese carmaker Xpeng, speaks at a press conference during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 24, 2026.

China: Quick-Thinking Passerby Saves Baby From Stroller Staircase Fall

A passerby in Shangrao, China saved a baby on January 17, 2026, when a stroller tipped down a staircase. He instinctively extended his foot to cushion the fall, preventing serious injury.

China: Delivery Worker Helps Stop Fire From Spreading in Ningbo

A food delivery rider in Ningbo, China interrupted his route on January 21, 2026, to fight a fire he encountered.A food delivery rider in Ningbo, China interrupted his route on January 21, 2026, to fight a fire he encountered. He calmly grabbed a nearby extinguisher and sprayed the flames, with local residents joining in. Together, they brought the fire under control before it could spread further.

China: Man Scares Off Two Brown Bears From Apartment Building in Tibet

A man in Nagqu, Tibet, drove two brown bears out of a residential building on January 30, 2026, after the animals forced their way into a stairwell. He opened his door to lure the bears back down, then mimicked dog barking and made loud noises, causing them to hesitate and retreat. The bears eventually descended the stairs and left the building.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured as he leaves the field after a loss to the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 21, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured as he leaves the field after a loss to the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 21, 2026.

China: Man Hurls Burning Gas Cylinder Out of Home, Bystander Shuts Valve by Hand

This is the heart-stopping moment that a Chinese resident hurled a burning liquefied gas cylinder out of his home as flames burst from the valve, triggering a chaotic scramble before another man intervened. On December 29, 2025, in Shandong, China, a household gas tank suddenly caught fire inside a room. As thick flames shot upward, a man rushed toward the cylinder, grabbed it with both hands and threw it out through the doorway to keep the blaze away from the house. He then snatched up a basin of water and prepared to douse the fire. Moments later, a second man approached calmly, stepped close to the still burning tank and quickly shut the valve by hand, stopping the fuel flow. The video ended with the flames fully extinguished and both men standing safely outside.

China: Young Shepherd Boy Carries Lamb Across Stream in Guizhou

On April 6, 2026, in Bijie, Guizhou, a video captured a ten-year-old shepherd boy carefully stepping across a stream using scattered stones while holding a lamb securely in his arms. The boy moved slowly to keep his balance, showing patience and care as he ensured the young animal stayed safe from the flowing water. Behind him, the lamb’s mother trailed closely, appearing attentive and unwilling to leave her offspring, while a small dog accompanied them, adding to the pastoral scene.

China: Heroic Bystander Leaps Into Water to Save Drowning Boy in Wenshan, Yunnan

On April 4, 2026, in Wenshan, Yunnan, a video captured 61-year-old Chen Shugang leaping into a lake to rescue a young boy who had been swept away by strong currents while playing near the water. He was aided by several residents who extended help from the bank. The video ended with the boy being safely pulled ashore.

China: Burning Bicycle Left in Middle of Road After Rider Escapes in Chongqing

On April 3, 2026, in Chongqing, videos captured a man cycling steadily along a city street when the rear part of his bicycle unexpectedly caught fire. The rider appeared startled and immediately reacted by jumping off the bicycle to avoid injury. As the fire intensified within seconds, he moved away from the burning vehicle.