China: Rare ‘Buddha’s Light’ Halo Seen on Sichuan Mountain

This breathtaking moment captures a rare “Buddha’s Light” phenomenon encircling a hiker’s head on a mountaintop trail. On June 5, 2025, while hiking Jiuding Mountain in Sichuan, a man recorded a vivid, rainbow-colored halo — known as a “Buddha’s Light” or Brocken Spectre — forming around his head in the misty air. The optical illusion followed him for several meters, creating a surreal, almost mystical scene as he walked through the fog. According to the hiker, Mr. He, the phenomenon appeared not only around his own head but also around those of other nearby hikers, lasting for about 30 seconds. The video ends with the glowing halo slowly fading as the group continued along the mist-covered trail."

Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 6

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well.

Gene editing research

Gene editing research

SHENZEN, China, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Photo shows the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzen, China, on Oct. 29, 2018. Chinese authorities have ordered the suspension of research activities of people involved in the controversial editing of human genes after He Jiankui, a biology professor at the university, claimed to have produced the world's first genetically edited baby.

CORRECTED: Gene editing research

CORRECTED: Gene editing research

Photo shows the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzen, China, on Nov. 29, 2018. Chinese authorities have ordered the suspension of research activities of people involved in the controversial editing of human genes after He Jiankui, a biology professor at the university, claimed to have produced the world's first genetically edited baby. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Gene editing research

Gene editing research

He Jiankui, a biology professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzen, China, speaks at the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong on Nov. 28, 2018. He claimed to have produced the world's first genetically edited baby. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Gene editing research

Gene editing research

He Jiankui, a biology professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzen, China, speaks at the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong on Nov. 28, 2018. He claimed to have produced the world's first genetically edited baby. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Gene editing research

Gene editing research

Photo shows the Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzen, China, on Nov. 29, 2018. Chinese authorities have ordered the suspension of research activities of people involved in the controversial editing of human genes after He Jiankui, a biology professor at the university, claimed to have produced the world's first genetically edited baby. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo