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China: Motorcyclists Flee as Water Buffalo Herd Charges Toward Them

On September 16, 2026, in Danzhou, Hainan province, several motorcyclists suddenly encountered a herd of water buffalo on the road. As the animals moved toward two riders, one quickly turned his motorcycle around and drove away. The second rider had less time to react. As several buffalo rushed closer, the rider abandoned the motorcycle and ran down the road on foot.

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China: Horse Walks Awkwardly With New Leg Guards

On September 9, 2026, in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, a horse was filmed struggling to adjust to new protective leg guards. A man led the horse toward a grassy area with red guards fitted on its two rear legs. Unfamiliar with the equipment, the horse lifted its back hooves unusually high with each step, making its walk look awkward and uneven.

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Argentina: Storms Bring Giant Hail to Córdoba

Heavy hail battered northwestern Córdoba, Argentina, on Saturday afternoon, September 19, as unstable weather brought thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusts across the province. Hailstones accumulating thickly enough to blanket streets in neighborhoods like Villa Belgrano and Argüello in white.

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Wartime forced labor lawsuit

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2026, after 50 family members of Chinese wartime forced laborers filed a lawsuit against six Japanese companies with a court in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, southwest of Beijing.

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Wartime forced labor lawsuit

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2026, after 50 family members of Chinese wartime forced laborers filed a lawsuit against six Japanese companies with a court in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, southwest of Beijing.

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Netherlands: Farmer Protesters Set Tires Ablaze Along A28 in Drenthe

Black smoke billowed from a roadside fire along the A28 highway near Beilen, in the Dutch province of Drenthe, on Tuesday, September 15, as farmer protesters set tires and oil drums ablaze during nationwide demonstrations tied to the government's Budget Day. The fires, part of a wave of highway blazes across the Netherlands linked to the Farmers Defence Force, forced authorities to close lanes and slow traffic in the area.

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Wartime forced laborer lawsuit

Family members of Chinese wartime forced laborers and others gather before filing a lawsuit against six Japanese companies with a court in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, southwest of Beijing, on Sept. 16, 2026.

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Chinese wartime forced laborers' families file lawsuit

Family members of Chinese wartime forced laborers and others observe a moment of silence before filing a lawsuit against six Japanese companies with a court in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, southwest of Beijing, on Sept. 16, 2026.

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Wartime forced laborer lawsuit

Family members of Chinese wartime forced laborers and others gather before filing a lawsuit against six Japanese companies with a court in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, southwest of Beijing, on Sept. 16, 2026.

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Wartime forced laborer lawsuit

Family members of Chinese wartime forced laborers and others gather before filing a lawsuit against six Japanese companies with a court in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, southwest of Beijing, on Sept. 16, 2026.

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

SHAOSHAN, China, Sept. 9 Kyodo - People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death. (Kyodo)

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up a portrait of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, the hometown of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, the hometown of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death.

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China: Drone Sprays Dog With Water During Cleaning Demonstration

On August 28, 2026, in Linyi, Shandong province, a video showed a cleaning drone, originally designed for photovoltaic panels, spraying water over a dog during a company demonstration, with the dog appearing calm throughout. Chinese netizens found the demonstration creative and amusing, with some asking about the drone's price.

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China: Deer Kicks Man After Drinking His Baby’s Pomelo Juice

A deer at Fuxi Mountain Cloud Ranch in Zhengzhou, Henan province kicked a man and took his drink on July 5, 2026, after he offered it a taste of his baby's pomelo juice. The deer repeatedly approached seeking a sip before kicking him and taking the beverage.

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Turkey: Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuations in Fethiye

On Friday, August 28, a wildfire of undetermined origin broke out near the Çalış area of Fethiye in Turkey's Muğla province, and strong winds fueled its rapid spread toward nearby homes. Local authorities evacuated residents, including elderly residents from a nearby care home, as firefighting crews worked to contain the blaze from the air and ground.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Leaves Vehicle Inches From Danger in Mianyang, Sichuan

In Mianyang, Sichuan province, a road suddenly collapsed seconds after a large truck passed over it, forcing the driver of a following vehicle to brake sharply and stop just short of the newly formed sinkhole.

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China: Dog Refuses to Leave Yogurt Shop in Suzhou

In Suzhou, Jiangsu province, a dog refused to budge from outside a yogurt shop, lying down on the ground as its owner repeatedly tried to lead it away, until the owner gave in and took it inside for a treat.

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China: Touchable Fish Enjoys Gentle Strokes in Zhongshan

In Zhongshan, Guangdong province, a pet fish swam directly into a resident's hand inside a fish tank and stayed calmly in place, allowing itself to be stroked without trying to swim away.

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Scene in North Korea

Photo taken on Aug. 25, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong in Liaoning Province shows a gate-like large building (L) under construction on the North Korean side of the Yalu River.

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Scene in North Korea

Photo taken on Aug. 25, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong in Liaoning Province shows a gate-like large building (L) under construction on the North Korean side of the Yalu River.

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Spain: Lightning-Sparked Fire in Castellón Forces Evacuation of Gátova

A wildfire that broke out in Segorbe, Castellón province, on Thursday, August 20, has burned around 630 hectares, forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,000 people from Gátova. The fire started when lightning struck during a dry storm, spreading toward the Sierra Calderona Natural Park. The fire was declared stabilized on Sunday.

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China: Two-Headed, Six-Legged Turtle Caught on Camera in Fujian

On July 18, 2026, in Fujian province, a video shows a small turtle with two heads and six legs. Its owner picked it up to show the unusual body structure to the camera.

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Chile: Snowfall Hits El Abra Mine Near Calama Amid Unstable Weather

On Tuesday, August 11, snowfall hit the El Abra mine near Calama, Chile, as unstable conditions continued in the region.

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Spain: Wildfire Scorches 25,000 Hectares, Prompts Mass Evacuation in Huelva

A wildfire near Niebla, in Huelva province, southern Spain, has burned more than 25,000 hectares and forced authorities to evacuate nearly 700 people as firefighters continued battling the blaze. This video, captured in the early hours of August 11, shows the fire from the zone restricted to the forward command post and response teams in the southern part of the fire.

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China: Small Parrot Fights Back After Being Pushed Off Monitor in Shandong

On August 6, 2026, in Shandong province, a video showed a small budgerigar squeezed off a computer monitor by two larger parrots fighting, before it returned and shoved one of them back. Viewers called the little bird stubborn and tough.

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China: Rabbit Shelters Six Chicks Beneath Its Body in Gansu

On August 6, 2026, in Gansu province, a video captured a rabbit crouching over six chicks huddled beneath its body, appearing to shelter them like a mother. Viewers found the moment adorable and joked that the chicks had picked the wrong mother.

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Colombia: Search and Rescue Underway After Deadly Earthquake

Search and rescue operations are underway across western Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province on Monday morning, August 10, killing more than 200 people.

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China: Crow Confronts Small Dog on Roadside in Sichuan

On August 5, 2026, in Sichuan province, a video shows a large crow repeatedly confronting a small chained dog on a roadside. The dog barked back without retreating, while the fearless crow showed no fear of people nearby, surprising online viewers with its boldness.

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Spain: Tírig Wildfire Breaks Out in Castellón Province

The Tírig wildfire, which started on Friday, August 7, in inland Castellón, has burned 684 hectares and remains active.

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China: Fallen Trees, Flooding Reported as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in Yuhuan

Typhoon Dolphin, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit China this year, made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 9, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. Fallen trees and severe flooding were reported in the area after landfall, while local rescue teams were mobilized.

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China: Basketball Player Crashes Through Glass Door

During an intense basketball match in Anhui province on July 13, 2026, a player in black chasing the ball failed to stop in time and crashed through a glass door, shattering it. Staff rushed to check on him after the impact. Viewers online called the accident painful to watch and urged greater safety awareness in sports.

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Chile: Panimex Plant Blaze Sparks Explosions in Quilicura

A large chemical fire broke out Tuesday night, Aug. 4, at the Panimex plant in Quilicura, Chile, sending flames high into the air and triggering a series of explosions after the blaze reached a reactor. All workers evacuated safely, and firefighters continued working to contain the third-alarm fire.

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China: Elderly Man Falls Into Ditch as Cargo Tricycle Rolls Away

In Henan province, an elderly man's three-wheeled cargo vehicle suddenly rolled downhill while he organized items on it, and he fell into a roadside ditch along with the vehicle, injuring his neck.

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China: Man Catches Fly to Feed Rescued Sparrow

On May 20, 2026, in Shandong Province, China, a video captured a man helping a rescued sparrow. The man used a rubber band-like device to catch flies. After quickly catching a fly, he placed it in his hand and fed it to the hungry sparrow.

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China: Recorded Swallow Call Tricks Baby Bird Into Eating

A baby swallow that had fallen indoors refused to eat a grasshopper offered by its rescuer in Shandong province on July 21. After the owner played a recorded swallow call on a phone, the chick reacted as if its mother had returned, then ate eagerly.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 5

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Aftermath of Record Wildfire Seen in Cebreros, Ávila

On Friday, July 24, video showed the aftermath of a wildfire that tore through the Valle Abajo area of Cebreros, in Spain's Ávila province, leaving homes and property scorched. The blaze, which broke out at Burgohondo on July 22 and swept through the Alberche and Tiétar valleys, has burned around 50,000 hectares, becoming the largest wildfire ever recorded in Spain, with nearly 90,000 people affected and almost 60,000 evacuated.

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China: Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Wind and Rain

Typhoon Noul brought destructive winds and heavy rains to South China, and made landfall in Guangdong Province on Sunday, July 26, knocking down trees and cutting power. Trains were stopped, schools were halted and residents were evacuated as the storm approached the coast. More than 715,000 people were evacuated across Guangdong, and over 700 flights were canceled in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 4

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 3

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Burgohondo Fire Continues to Rage, Prompting Historic Emergency Declaration 2

A wildfire that broke out in Burgohondo, in Spain's Ávila province, quickly escalated as it spread and devastated the Valle de Iruelas nature reserve. It was part of a series of blazes across Ávila and the neighboring Madrid region that forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate or shelter in place by the weekend, prompting Spain to declare its first-ever national state of emergency over wildfires.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón 2

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Vall d’Uixó Forces Mass Evacuations in Castellón

A wildfire broke out near Vall d'Uixó in the Valencian province of Castellón on Saturday, July 25, forcing the evacuation of 19,000 residents across 16 municipalities, with authorities saying the blaze is beyond firefighting capacity.

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Spain: Burgohondo Fire Continues to Rage, Prompting Historic Emergency Declaration

A wildfire that broke out in Burgohondo, in Spain's Ávila province, quickly escalated as it spread and devastated the Valle de Iruelas nature reserve. It was part of a series of blazes in Ávila and the neighboring Madrid region that forced the evacuation of around 60,000 people, prompting Spain to declare its first-ever national state of emergency over wildfires on Friday, July 24.

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Spain: Thermal Burst Tears Through Torrevieja as Red Heat Alert Issued in Alicante

A "thermal burst," a sudden gust of hot air and dust, tore through Torrevieja, Alicante on Thursday, July 23, as AEMET placed the southern region of the province under a red heat warning. Local authorities across the province closed municipal facilities, beaches, and outdoor spaces and suspended outdoor events as a precaution against the extreme heat.