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China: Geese Appear to Beg Owner to Spare Fellow Bird’s Life at Guangzhou Restaurant

This is the touching moment that two white geese appeared to plead for mercy as they repeatedly nodded at their owner, seemingly asking him to spare a gray goose brought in by a customer. On March 17, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, the video captured an unusual and emotional scene inside a local restaurant. A customer had brought a gray goose to the venue for a meal. As the goose was placed in the shop, two white geese kept by the restaurant approached and began circling around it. The pair repeatedly nodded toward their owner while staying close to the gray goose, as if trying to communicate distress and ask for intervention. Witnessing the interaction, the restaurant owner and his wife were visibly affected by what they perceived as the white geese’s attempt to “beg” for the gray goose’s life. The couple then decided to step in and prevent the gray goose from being used as food. The owners spent RMB 200 to purchase the gray goose from the customer, choosing to keep it alive in the restaurant alongside the others. The video ended with the rescued gray goose remaining at the restaurant, spared and joining the two white geese that appeared to have saved it.

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China: Border Collie Barks Along to “If You’re Happy and You Know It” in Perfect Rhythm

On June 13, 2025, in Anhui province, eastern China, a delightful clip showed a border collie responding to its owner’s singing. As the man sang the children’s song "If you’re happy and you know it," the dog barked in perfect rhythm, as if joining the tune.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (L) works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, (back, R) trains with teammates in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026, for the first time after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the football club on loan from J2-bound Yokohama FC until the end of June.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, (2nd from R) trains with teammates in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026, for the first time after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the football club on loan from J2-bound Yokohama FC until the end of June.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward Kazuyoshi Miura, 58, (R) trains with teammates in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026, for the first time after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the football club on loan from J2-bound Yokohama FC until the end of June.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura poses in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura poses in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura poses in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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Football: 58-year-old Miura joins J3 Fukushima United

Former Japan forward and 58-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura speaks in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, during his first news conference after joining Fukushima United in the J-League third division. He will play for the northeastern Japan prefecture football club on loan until the end of June from J2-bound Yokohama FC.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

TORONTO, Canada, Jan. 6 Kyodo - Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto poses for a photo during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, alongside his agent Scott Boras and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

HOUSTON, United States, Jan. 5 Kyodo - Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto poses for a photo while showing his No. 7 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto receives his new team jersey from Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins during an introductory press conference in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, after joining the major league club.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto (C) poses for a photo during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, alongside his agent Scott Boras (R) and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto (C) attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, with his agent Scott Boras (R) and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto (C) attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, with his agent Scott Boras (R) and Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto puts on a team cap during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto attends his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto poses for a photo while showing his No. 7 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai puts on his No. 45 jersey during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Baseball: Tatsuya Imai

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tatsuya Imai poses during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Houston Astros in Houston, Texas, on Jan. 5, 2026.