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.

Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

US: Unoccupied Homes in Buxton, NC Collapse Amid Rough Seas From Offshore Hurricanes 2

On Tuesday, September 30, at least five unoccupied oceanfront homes in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic due to rough surf driven by offshore hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. Another home fell the following morning, bringing the total to six this week and 18 on Hatteras Island since 2020. No injuries were reported, but authorities closed parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore due to dangerous debris.

New head of Japan bowlers' group meets press

New head of Japan bowlers' group meets press

TOKYO, Japan - Ritsuko Nakayama, a former bowling star who has become head of the Japanese Professional Bowlers Association, tells reporters in Tokyo April 19 that she wants to boost public interest in bowling tournaments.

Former bowling star Nakayama heads bowlers' association

Former bowling star Nakayama heads bowlers' association

TOKYO, Japan - Ritsuko Nakayama, a former bowling star who won the first all-Japan women's professional bowling championships in 1970, has become the head of the Japanese Professional Bowlers Association.

New head of Japan bowlers' group meets press

New head of Japan bowlers' group meets press

TOKYO, Japan - Ritsuko Nakayama, a former bowling star who has become head of the Japanese Professional Bowlers Association, tells reporters in Tokyo April 19 that she wants to boost public interest in bowling tournaments. (Kyodo)

Former bowling star Nakayama heads bowlers' association

Former bowling star Nakayama heads bowlers' association

TOKYO, Japan - Ritsuko Nakayama, a former bowling star who won the first all-Japan women's professional bowling championships in 1970, has become the head of the Japanese Professional Bowlers Association. (Kyodo)