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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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New holding firm for Toyota, Daimler truck units named Archion+

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. CEO Karl Deppen (C) and Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso (L) hold a joint online press conference on Oct. 9, 2025, saying the new holding company following the planned merger in April 2026 of their companies, the truck units of Daimler Truck Holding AG and Toyota Motor Corp., will be named Archion Corp.

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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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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota Motor Corp. and Daimler Truck Holding AG said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino Motors Ltd and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota Motor Corp. and Daimler Truck Holding AG said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom hold a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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Toyota, Daimler ink Japanese truck units merger deal

(From L) Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato, Hino Motors Ltd. President Satoshi Ogiso, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Karl Deppen and Daimler Truck Holding AG CEO Karin Radstrom pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2025. Toyota and Daimler said they concluded an agreement to merge their Japanese truck subsidiaries, Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck, respectively under a new holding company.

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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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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Mitsubishi Fuso's 1st hybrid car production overseas

TRAMAGAL, Portugal - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. on Sept. 21, 2012, starts producing its Canter Eco Hybrid light-duty truck at its Tramagal plant in Portugal, making it the first commercial hybrid vehicle to be assembled overseas by a Japanese vehicle maker.

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Mitsubishi Fuso's new Canter

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Albert Kirchmann unveils the updated Canter light duty truck in Tokyo on Nov. 11, 2010. The truck went on sale the same day in Japan.

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Mitsubishi Fuso revives double-decker bus

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. on April 2 launches a new double-decker bus three years after suspending its production of such buses. The new Aero King Highway Liner (photo), the only Japanese-developed double-decker bus, has six passenger seats on the lower deck and 30 on the upper deck.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to consolidate sales firms

TOKYO, Japan - Harald Boelstler, president of struggling Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp., said in a news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 28 the company will consolidate sales firms and move the location of its headquarters from Tokyo's Minato Ward to Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, under its midterm business plan.

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4 ex-M'bishi Fuso directors return 100 mil. yen

TOKYO, Japan - Wilfried Porth, president of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., speaks to reporters about the successive coverups of vehicle defects at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Tokyo on June 23.

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Mitsubishi Fuso appoints Daimler's Boelstler as new president, CEO

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. said May 31 that Harald Boelstler (file photo), currently in charge of its parent company DaimlerChrysler AG's Mercedes-Benz passenger car procurement section, will succeed current President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth. The appointment will take place after being approved at a regular shareholder meeting on June 27.

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(1)Mitsubishi Fuso suspends shipments of some large trucks

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth speaks at a press conference March 29 after he was questioned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport about the company's delayed reports on the fires caused by defective parts.

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(2)Mitsubishi Fuso suspends shipments of some large trucks

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth (L) bows in a gesture of apology at a press conference March 29 after he was questioned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport over the company's delayed reports on the fires caused by defective parts. Forth said later the company has suspended shipments of large trucks of the same type as those that caught fire in December and January.

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(2)Mitsubishi firms vow safety on anniversary of fatal accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. workers observe a minute of silent prayer on Oct. 19, the second anniversary of a fatal accident in Yamaguchi Prefecture involving a defective Mitsubishi truck. Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus and Mitsubishi Motors Corp., whose defective trucks led to the deaths of two people in Yokohama and Yamaguchi Prefecture, have decided to mark the anniversaries of their deaths by remembering the victims and pledging safety.

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(1)Mitsubishi firms vow safety on anniversary of fatal accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. workers observe a minute of silent prayer on Oct. 19, the second anniversary of a fatal accident in Yamaguchi Prefecture involving a defective Mitsubishi truck. Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., whose defective trucks led to the deaths of two people in Yokohama and Yamaguchi Prefecture, have decided to mark the anniversaries of their deaths by remembering the victims and pledging safety.

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(2)Ex-Mitsubishi Motors head denies role in fatal accident

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Takashi Usami, former chairman of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., arrives at the Yokohama District Court on Oct. 6 to appear in the first hearing of his trial. Usami pleaded not guilty to allegations of concealing a defective clutch system in a truck and thereby failing to prevent a fatal accident in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 2002.

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Mitsubishi Fuso sacks manager for false defect report

TOKYO, Japan - Wilfried Porth, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., speaks about the company's recent false report on truck defects at a news conference in Tokyo on July 12. He said the company fired a quality-control manager for falsifying information on the defects.

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Mitsubishi Fuso starts free vehicle checkups

TOKYO, Japan - A garage mechanic checks a truck made by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. in Tokyo on July 1. The company started offering free checkups on all its 1.3 million vehicles sold across the country, as part of efforts to weather a recall scandal. Mitsubishi Fuso, a former truck and bus division of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. spun off in January 2003, will test 40 basic vehicle functions such as running, turning and stopping, company officials said.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to fix 450,000 defective vehicles

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth answers questions at a press conference in Tokyo on June 14. The company said it will file reports with the government to carry out free repairs of defective auto parts on 450,000 more vehicles it was responsible for between 1992 and March 2003.

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Mitsubishi Fuso admits accident prompted cover-up

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Wilfried Porth (L) admitted May 20 that its ''corporate culture'' of concealing defects grew out of a fatal accident in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 2002 as it apologized to the family of a driver killed in the accident, caused by a clutch housing failure.

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(7)7 ex-M'bishi Motors execs held over fatal truck accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. Chairman Michio Hori (L) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Chairman and President Yoichiro Okazaki give a joint press conference at a Tokyo hotel on May 6. Seven former senior officials of Mitsubishi Motors were arrested earlier in the day in connection with a fatal truck accident in Yokohama in 2002.

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(6)7 ex-M'bishi Motors execs held over fatal truck accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Chairman and President Yoichiro Okazaki (C) and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. Chairman Michio Hori (R) receive letters of caution from Land, Infrastructure & Transport Minister Nobuteru Ishihara (seated) on May 6. Seven former senior officials of Mitsubishi Motors were arrested earlier in the day in connection with a fatal truck accident in Yokohama in 2002.

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(5)7 ex-M'bishi Motors execs held over fatal truck accident

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. Chairman Michio Hori (fore) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Chairman and President Yoichiro Okazaki bow by way of apology at a press conference in Tokyo on May 6. Police arrested seven former senior officials of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. earlier in the day in connection with a fatal truck accident in Yokohama in 2002.

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(3)7 ex-M'bishi Motors execs held over fatal truck accident

YOKOHAMA, Japan - A police car carrying Takashi Usami, former chairman of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., is about to leave Seya Police Station in Yokohama on May 6. Usami was arrested with six former senior officials of the company and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and injury, and of filing false reports on defective vehicle parts related to a fatal truck accident in Yokohama in 2002.

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Police to arrest ex-Mitsubishi execs in wheel death case

TOKYO, Japan - Kanagawa prefectural police investigators enter the head office of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. in Tokyo's Minato Ward on May 6. Police obtained arrest warrants for seven former Mitsubishi Motors Corp. executives suspected of making false reports on vehicle parts defects in connection with a fatal accident in Yokohama in 2002.

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(1)7 ex-M'bishi Motors execs held over fatal truck accident

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Takashi Usami (in file photo), former chairman of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp., was arrested May 6 along with six other former senior officials of the company and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in death and injury, and of filing false reports on defective vehicle parts related to a fatal truck accident in Yokohama in 2002.

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(1)Mitsubishi Fuso to recall 112,000 vehicles over faulty hubs

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. President Porth (R) and his aide bow in a gesture of apology at a press conference in Tokyo on March 24. The company said it will recall about 112,000 large vehicles due to defective wheel hubs that caused a series of accidents, including a fatal one in 2002.

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(1)Mitsubishi Fuso to recall vehicles with defective hubs

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Wilfried Porth (C) bows in apology when he announces at a press conference at the transport ministry in Tokyo on March 11 that the company will recall some of its large vehicles following about 50 accidents, including a fatal one, in which their wheels came off while running. The company had claimed the vehicles had no structural defects and that the accidents were a result of improper maintenance by users.

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(2)Mitsubishi Fuso to recall vehicles with defective hubs

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. President Wilfried Porth briefs reporters in Tokyo on March 11 on the company's decision to recall some of its large vehicles following about 50 accidents, including a fatal one, in which their wheels came off while running. The company had claimed the vehicles had no structural defects and that the accidents were a result of improper maintenance by users.