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China: Dashcam Captures Horse-Drawn Wedding Carriage Overturn, Newlyweds Safe

This is the shocking moment a Chinese wedding procession turned dangerous when a traditional horse-drawn carriage carrying newlyweds overturned into a roadside ditch. The incident occurred on January 26, 2026, in Zhoukou, Henan. The carriage veered off the road, causing the horse to lose balance and the vehicle to tip over. Bystanders rushed to help, and the bride and groom were assisted to safety with no serious injuries reported.

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China: 85-Year-Old Man Hanging Upside Down From 14th Floor Rescued in Shaoguan

On October 25 in 2022, a woman walking home found an 85-year-old man hanging upside down outside a 14th-floor window in Shaoguan, Guangdong. Police and residents quickly coordinated a rescue, using a bedsheet to secure the man before safely pulling him back inside.

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Falling Flowerpot While Feeding Stray Cat

In Guizhou, China, on Tuesday, January 27, a shop owner narrowly escaped injury when a falling flowerpot smashed onto the ground where he had been standing moments earlier. The man believe his life was saved by a stray cat he had stepped away to feed just seconds before the impact.

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Japan: Smoke Fills Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Smoke was reported at JR Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line in Tokyo on Monday evening, February 2, prompting a suspension of services between Tokyo and Shin-Kiba stations. Passengers were guided outside after smoke was seen rising from an escalator connecting the platform and concourse, and entry to the station was restricted as smoke filled the premises.

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China: Excavator Plunges Into River as Stone Bridge Collapses During Demolition

An excavator and its operator plunged into a river after a stone arch bridge collapsed during demolition in Dashan Village, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, on January 18, 2026. Video shows the bridge giving way as the machine tipped forward and fell into the water, leaving the excavator submerged while onlookers watched, with no immediate update on the operator’s condition.

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China: Tent Roof Collapses During Snow Removal in Henan

A woman in Henan, China, accidentally caused a tent roof to collapse while clearing heavy snow on January 20, 2026. The video shows the structure giving way within seconds, leaving the roof caved in as she stepped back in shock.

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China: Snowboarder Loses Control and Tumbles Down Snowy Slope in Xinjiang

On December 31, 2025, in Altay, northern China’s Xinjiang region, a video recorded a skier descending from the top of a snowy mountain. Shortly after starting, the skier lost balance. The skier rolled and slid repeatedly down the slope, tumbling across the snow. The fall continued until the skier finally hit a safety net. No injuries were reported.

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US: Four Injured in Metallurgical Plant Explosion in Langeloth, Pennsylvania

Four people were injured after an explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, January 29. Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order due to a potential hydrogen peroxide release during a chemical transfer, but the notice was later lifted after officials confirmed there was no public health threat.

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China: Roof Snow Collapses Moments After Person Steps Away

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui Province, eastern China, a person was clearing snow outside the entrance of a building when a small chunk of snow suddenly fell from above. As they stepped a few paces away to check what had happened, a much larger mass of snow suddenly slid off the roof, crashing down like an avalanche.

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China: Child Falls from Car After Rear Door Opens During Turn

On January 10, 2026, in Beijing, a video captured a dangerous moment when the rear door of a turning car suddenly opened, causing a child in the back seat to fall onto the road. The child quickly stood up and ran after the vehicle, which continued moving briefly with the door still open.

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China: Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike After Hitting Curb

On January 18, 2026, in Qujing, Yunnan, a motorcyclist was thrown from his bike after misjudging a road split and riding onto a raised curb, sending him flying in a violent crash captured on video.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found 2

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm. This video shows passengers evacuated from a flight onto the tarmac at Miami International Airport.

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US: Vehicle Smashes Through Delta Check-in Counter at Detroit Metro Airport

A vehicle crashed through glass entrance doors and hit a check-in counter at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal on Friday, January 23, injuring six people. Authorities said the driver was in custody, though the cause of the crash remained unknown as the investigation continued.

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China: Driver Sparks Chaos With Fireworks Before Fleeing Police

This is the tense moment that a Chinese driver almost destroyed his own vehicle while setting off fireworks on a roadside before being confronted by police. On January 28, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a man lighting fireworks on a street curb beside his parked car when uniformed officers approached to stop him. Realizing he was about to be detained, the driver jumped back into the vehicle and abruptly reversed at high speed. As the car lurched backward, sparks from the still-burning fireworks shot toward the rear of the vehicle, igniting thick clouds of smoke that rapidly filled the street. The video ended with the smoke billowing across the roadway as the car sped away and the police were left behind in the drifting haze.

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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Commuter Bus Evacuated After Bursting Into Flames in Merseyside

An Arriva commuter bus was evacuated after it burst into flames on Ormskirk Road in Aintree on Friday, January 16. Authorities confirmed that all passengers and the driver escaped safely without injuries, though the blaze caused significant traffic delays near Aintree Shopping Park.

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US: Massive 37-Vehicle Pileup Shuts Down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, New York

A massive 37-vehicle pileup caused by snow and limited visibility shut down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, south of Syracuse on Thursday, January 15, sending seven people to local hospitals. State police closed the highway in both directions for several hours to allow emergency responders to reach the scene of the chain-reaction crash.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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US: Heavy Police Presence, Evacuation Reported at Parkwest Bicycle Casino in LA

Heavy police presence was seen outside the Parkwest Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles on Thursday, January 15. The building was evacuated and near by roads were closed.

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China: Man and Golden Retriever Fall From Swing in Henan

On December 19, 2025, in Henan, China, a video showed a man attempting to swing while holding one of his golden retrievers, but the swing tipped, causing both the man and dog to fall. Both appeared startled, and viewers hoped they were unharmed.

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US: Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation at Dallas Love Field, Flights Delayed

An HVAC malfunction triggered a fire alarm at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday, January 13, forcing a terminal evacuation, prompting a temporary ground stop, and delaying nearly 200 flights. Officials said no fire or injuries were reported, and TSA screening later reopened after the alarm was cleared.

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China: Students Use Bamboo Pole and Mats to Rescue Stranded Kitten

On December 26, 2025, in Henan Province, located in central China, students rescued a kitten stranded on a platform between the second and third floors of a dormitory building. Several on the third floor used a long bamboo pole to gently nudge the kitten downward. Below, other students held several thick sports mats to catch the falling cat.

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RECAP: U-Haul Truck Plows Into Protesters Supporting Iranian People in Los Angeles

A U-Haul truck plowed into a group of protesters as they rallied in support of the Iranian people in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. The vehicle displayed a large sign reading, “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah.” Calor Madansecht was identified as the driver and was later arrested at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles 4

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles 2

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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US: U-Haul Truck Drives Into Crowd at Anti-Iran Regime Protest in Los Angeles 3

A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd protesting against Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. At least two people were injured, according to reports.

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), center, and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), right, look on as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), left, and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana), right, listen as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) listens as US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), left, makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) looks on as US Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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DC: Speaker Mike Johnson Speaks To Reporters During Weekly Capitol Hill Press Conference

United States Representative Lisa C McClain (Republican of Michigan) makes remarks to reporters on the Venezuela operation and on the fraud happening in Minnesota in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, on January 7, 2026. Standing behind Rep. McClain, from left right: US Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican of Florida), US House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Republican of Minnesota), Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana), and US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican of Louisiana). Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Paratrooper Tangled in Field Goal Net at Armed Forces Bowl

A paratrooper became tangled in the field goal net and fell on Friday, January 2, while entering Amon G. Carter Stadium ahead of the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, but walked away without injuries and no one on the field was hurt.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver 2

A third-alarm fire was reported at the construction site on Leetsdale Drive and Holly Street in Denver on Friday night, January 2, forcing road closures. This is a developing story.

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China: Massive Flock of Birds Forms Stunning “Bird Wave” at Dusk

On December 3 in Dongying, Shandong, a massive flock of birds formed a single, drifting "bird wave" at dusk as they moved slowly across the landscape.

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China: Dog Rescued from Fast-Flowing River in Hunan

On June 20, 2024, two men worked together to rescue a dog trapped in a fast-flowing river following heavy rain in Changde, Hunan. After the animal was unable to climb a ladder placed by one rescuer, a man in a red shirt stepped into the current to lift the dog to safety.

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US: Massive Structure Fire Reported Near Glendale in Denver

A massive structure fire was reported near Glendale and Cherry Creek in Denver on Friday night, January 2.

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China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

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Netherlands: Historic Vondel Church in Amsterdam Destroyed by Massive New Year’s Fire

A massive fire devastated the historic 154-year-old Vondel Church in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year's Day, causing its 50-meter tower and roof to collapse. While approximately 90 households were evacuated as a precaution, authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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China: Driver Narrowly Avoids Crash as Truck Container Tips Over

On June 19, 2023, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, a Chinese driver narrowly avoided a serious crash when a box truck attempted to pass under a height restriction and its container suddenly tipped over onto a city road. Video shows the container tilting and collapsing sideways as a small passenger car traveling just behind reacted instantly, swerving and accelerating through a narrow gap moments before the truck body hit the ground. The container crashed down seconds later, blocking the road, while the car escaped unharmed. No injuries were reported.

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China: Hen Perches on Car Hood in Bizarre Roadside Moment

On December 19, 2025, in Guangxi, southern China, a video captured a bizarre roadside moment when a hen suddenly landed on the hood of a moving car. The bird remained perched on the hood, peering through the windshield and appearing reluctant to fly away, as if unfamiliar with vehicles. The unexpected scene amused Chinese netizens, with some joking that the driver should take the “heaven-sent chicken” home.