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China: Tiny Hedgehog Spotted on Quiet Night Street in Shanxi

On July 26, 2025, in Shanxi, located in northern China, a driver noticed a small round creature on a quiet street at night. Turning on his headlights, he saw a tiny hedgehog walking slowly across the road. The hedgehog looked startled by the light, turned around, and started walking away with its chubby little paws. The adorable scene melted viewers’ hearts, as Chinese netizens called it “the cutest traffic encounter ever.”

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China: Man Survives Night Trapped in Narrow Ice Crevasse in Chengdu

On November 18, 2025, in Chengdu, Sichuan, the video captured the man struggling to pull himself out of a narrow ice crack after an entire night of being stuck inside. The morning light revealed the jagged walls around him as he pushed through the cold and fatigue, inching closer to the surface until he finally managed to escape. He was later taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed that he had survived the ordeal and was receiving treatment while working toward recovery.

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Ireland: Mysterious Light Spotted in Night Sky

On Sunday night, October 19, an unidentified light was spotted over Longford and Meath. The moving lights in the sky are believed to be fuel dumps from a SpaceX rocket launch.

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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.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Thousands of Lanterns Light Up Sky at Rise Festival in Nevada 2

The immersive Rise festival, a grand display of art, music, and light, took place in the Mojave Desert near Las Vegas for three days, beginning Friday, October 3, featuring thousands of spectacular lanterns released into the night sky.

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US: Thousands of Lanterns Light Up Sky at Rise Festival in Nevada

The immersive Rise festival, a grand display of art, music, and light, took place in the Mojave Desert near Las Vegas for three days, beginning Friday, October 3, featuring thousands of spectacular lanterns released into the night sky.

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RECAP: Fireball Illuminates Nights Sky Across Western Japan

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, briefly illuminating the sky and surprising residents. Authorities said observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 p.m., when the light was seen.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 5

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 3

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 4

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 2

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies

A fireball was spotted across Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

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China: Silent Lightning Flashes Captured on Plane Over Beijing’s Night Sky

Thunderstorm cloud with silent lightning was captured from a plane over Beijing’s night sky on August 6. These silent lightning flashes, known scientifically as cloud lightning, occurred within a thunderstorm cell and were so frequent that they created a rhythmic light show against the dark cloud mass.

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Spain: Meteor-Like Fireball From Chinese Rocket Seen Over Southeast Region

A Chinese Jielong-3 rocket, launched on Friday, August 8, disintegrated on Sunday night over southeast Spain, leaving a large fireball. The streak of light was reportedly seen across various parts of Andalusia, Murcia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Remains of garbage on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

A Local Police officer attends to a person on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Members of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collect debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Remains of garbage on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

An operator of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collects debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Remains of garbage on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Remains of garbage on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Remains of garbage on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

An operator of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collects debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Members of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collect debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Members of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collect debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Members of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collect debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Garbage Collection After the Night of San Juan - Spain

Members of the municipal cleaning service of Malaga collect debris on the beach of La Malagueta after the celebration of the night of San Juan. On June 24, 2025, in Malaga (Andalusia, Spain). On the night of San Juan, thousands of people come to the beaches to light bonfires, make moragas, burn the traditional "juanillos", jump over waves or flames, throw lanterns and even take a midnight swim, all with the aim of attracting good luck and having a pleasant night. Photo by Alex Zea/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), made on an islet that had to be accessed by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A man photographs a bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), made on an islet that had to be accessed by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

A bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), made on an islet that had to be accessed by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bonfires of San Xoan 2025 - Spain

Several people at a bonfire in Palmeira (Santa Uxía de Ribeira), held on an islet they had to access by boat to light it, on June 24, 2025, in Ribeira, A Coruña, Galicia (Spain). The Night of San Xoán is one of the oldest and most unique festivities in the Galician calendar, marked by fire, water, popular gastronomy and traditions inherited from generations. In Galicia, the bonfires are known as 'cacharelas'. Photo by Agostime/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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Butter Lamp Festival - Lhasa

Monks light butter lamps at Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, December 25, 2024. People of the Tibetan ethnic group lit butter lamps and prayed through the night in the annual Butter Lamp Festival commemorating Tsong Khapa, a master of Tibetan Buddhism. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Light Show Projected On The Facade Of Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

A light show is projected on the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral at night during a repetition on the eve of its reopening to the public on December 06, 2024 in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, on Saturday, December 7, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral will reopen its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Light Show Projected On The Facade Of Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

A light show is projected on the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral at night during a repetition on the eve of its reopening to the public on December 06, 2024 in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, on Saturday, December 7, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral will reopen its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Light Show Projected On The Facade Of Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

A light show is projected on the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral at night during a repetition on the eve of its reopening to the public on December 06, 2024 in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, on Saturday, December 7, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral will reopen its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Light Show Projected On The Facade Of Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

A light show is projected on the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral at night during a repetition on the eve of its reopening to the public on December 06, 2024 in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, on Saturday, December 7, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral will reopen its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Light Show Projected On The Facade Of Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

A light show is projected on the facade of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral at night during a repetition on the eve of its reopening to the public on December 06, 2024 in Paris, France. After five years of restoration, on Saturday, December 7, the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral will reopen its doors to the world in the presence of Emmanuel Macron and around 50 heads of state, including Donald Trump, invited for the occasion. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM