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China: Dog Stuns Villagers With Skateboarding Skills in Guangxi

On October 14, 2025, in Guangxi province, southern China, a talented tiger-striped-coat dog amazed villagers with its skateboarding skills. The clever pet grabbed the board with its mouth, hopped on, and rolled smoothly down the road. It steered by shifting its weight, made turns, and even pushed off again after slowing down. When finished, it obediently carried the board home in its mouth.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Footage filmed by a passenger on board shows the moment of landing, with loud noises heard inside the cabin.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport 2

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

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PayPay debuts on Nasdaq

PayPay debuts on Nasdaq

Ichiro Nakayama, CEO of PayPay Corp., meets the press in New York on March 12, 2026, after the provider of the popular digital payment app made a strong Nasdaq debut.

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PayPay debuts on Nasdaq

PayPay debuts on Nasdaq

Ichiro Nakayama, CEO of PayPay Corp., meets the press in New York on March 12, 2026, after the provider of the popular digital payment app made a strong Nasdaq debut.

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China: Quick-Thinking Man Catches Dog Falling From Two-Story Rooftop in Sichuan

On March 11, 2026, in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, a man caught a small dog mid-air after it leapt off a two-story rooftop. Reacting instantly, he stretched out his arms and made the catch just in time, leaving the dog unharmed.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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China: Mother and Daughter Rescued After Falling Into Icy Kanas River in Xinjiang

On February 10, 2026, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a video described a mother and daughter who fell into the Kanas River while traveling in Xinjiang. The river water contained unmelted snow and felt extremely cold. According to the description, the pair accidentally slipped into the water during their outing. The icy conditions made the situation dangerous and difficult. A group of nearby people quickly stepped in to help. With coordinated effort, the rescuers pulled both individuals out of the river and brought them to safety.

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UK: Britain First March in Manchester Sparks Clashes and Multiple Arrests

Greater Manchester Police made multiple arrests in the city centre on Saturday, February 21, as violence broke out between far-right Britain First supporters and a larger group of counter-protesters. The clashes erupted as supporters of Britain First marched through Manchester to demand remigration and mass deportations, leading to a tense standoff with opposing demonstrators.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Baseball: MLB training

Baseball: MLB training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at the club's training facility in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 5, 2026. Ohtani made an early start to preseason by training independently in preparation for the new MLB campaign and the upcoming World Baseball Classic before his club's camp opens on Feb. 13.

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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: “Shepherd Pig” Follows Flock of Sheep in Inner Mongolia

On January 6, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, located in northern China, a video captured an unusual sight on a prairie road. A flock of sheep ran ahead while a small pig trotted behind them at a steady pace. Its determined steps made it look as though it were acting as a shepherd dog, keeping pace with the flock.

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Northern Japan chapel made of ice

SHIMUKAPPU, Japan, Jan. 21 Kyodo - Video taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice. (Kyodo)

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Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles trapped within the ice are visible on the frozen surface of the man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026. These "ice bubbles" form when methane gas rises from the lake and becomes sealed in as the water freezes.

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Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles trapped within the ice are visible on the frozen surface of the man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026. These "ice bubbles" form when methane gas rises from the lake and becomes sealed in as the water freezes.

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Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles trapped within the ice are visible on the frozen surface of the man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026. These "ice bubbles" form when methane gas rises from the lake and becomes sealed in as the water freezes.

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Frozen lake in northern Japan

Frozen lake in northern Japan

Bubbles trapped within the ice are visible on the frozen surface of the man-made Lake Nukabira in Kamishihoro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 22, 2026. These "ice bubbles" form when methane gas rises from the lake and becomes sealed in as the water freezes.

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Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Padres vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2025. Ohtani pitched in an MLB game for the first time since August 2023 and made his first mound appearance in Dodger blue, following right elbow surgery in September 2023.

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Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

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Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

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Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

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Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows the interior of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls and furnishings, including beds and tables, are made of ice.

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Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice.

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Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice.

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Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2026, in Shimukappu, a northern Japan village where winter temperatures can fall as low as minus 30 C, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are made of ice.

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Pirita snow park

Pirita snow park

17.01.2026, Pirita. Snow park made by local families and active members of the community. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Pirita snow park

Pirita snow park

17.01.2026, Pirita. Snow park made by local families and active members of the community. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Pirita snow park

Pirita snow park

17.01.2026, Pirita. Snow park made by local families and active members of the community. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Port Trade

Port Trade

Chinese-made vehicles are gathering at Yantai Port for shipment and export in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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Port Trade

Port Trade

Chinese-made vehicles are gathering at Yantai Port for shipment and export in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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Port Trade

Port Trade

Chinese-made vehicles reverse from the commercial train and gather at Yantai Port for shipment and export in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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Port Trade

Port Trade

Chinese-made vehicles reverse from the commercial train and gather at Yantai Port for shipment and export in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 18, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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GDP

GDP

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 19, 2026 - Chinese-made new energy vehicles waiting for export parked at the Hangzhou International Automobile Trade Port on the Hangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 19, 2026.

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Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors, made up of demonstrators from across the entire department, arrived at La Rotonde. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors, made up of demonstrators from across the entire department, arrived at La Rotonde. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

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