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China: Dancing Girl Captures Beluga Whale’s Attention at Anhui Aquarium

On February 14, 2026, in Anhui, located in eastern China, a video recorded a girl dancing in front of the glass wall at an aquarium. She moved freely while facing the tank, apparently unaware of what was happening behind her at first. As she danced, a beluga in the distance began swimming closer. The whale then approached the glass and stayed near the girl, appearing to watch her movements from inside the tank. When the girl turned around and noticed the beluga beside the glass, she immediately smiled. The interaction lasted only a brief moment, but the timing made it look as though the dance had drawn the animal over.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Audrey Pascual Seco of Spain is pictured after competing in the women's alpine combined sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She won gold.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States smiles at the medal ceremony with the gold medal she won in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, in Tesero, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States smiles at the medal ceremony with the gold medal she won in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, in Tesero, Italy.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Ebba Aarsjoe of Sweden reacts after finishing her run in the women's downhill standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 7, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She won gold in the event.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Oksana Masters of the United States looks at her gold medal she won in the women's 10-kilometer interval start sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics during the medal ceremony on March 11, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Oksana Masters of the United States celebrates with the gold medal she won in the women's 10-kilometer interval start sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, during the medal ceremony on March 11, 2026.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Oksana Masters of the United States smiles at the medal ceremony with the gold medal she won in the women's 10-kilometer interval start sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 11, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

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China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Anna-Lena Forster of Germany reacts after finishing her second run in the women's giant slalom sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 12, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She won gold in the event.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka of Japan poses with the silver medal she won in the women's giant slalom sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, during the medal ceremony on March 12, 2026.

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China: Snowboarder Tumbles Over Cliff Edge at Xinjiang Ski Resort

A female snowboarder lost control and tumbled over a cliff edge at a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026. After mistakenly entering a dangerous area while descending, she rolled down a steep snowy drop before coming to a stop, aided by heavy snow coverage. Nearby ski patrol responded quickly, and the woman reported no serious injuries.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Speed skating: All-round world championships

Ragne Wiklund (C) of Norway poses with the gold medal she won in the women's speed skating all-round world championships, alongside silver medalist Marijke Groenewoud (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Miho Takagi of Japan on March 8, 2026, in Heerenveen in the Netherlands.

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Speed skating: All-round world championships

Ragne Wiklund (C) of Norway poses with the gold medal she won in the women's speed skating all-round world championships, alongside silver medalist Marijke Groenewoud (L) of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Miho Takagi of Japan on March 8, 2026, in Heerenveen in the Netherlands.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia smiles after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Hana Bath of Australia performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won silver.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan waves to the crowd after performing in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mayuko Oka of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won bronze.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan performs in the women's free program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. She won gold.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Aerospace engineer Michaela Benthaus waves to the crowd as she appears in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi (L) receives a hug from her coach Johan de Wit after finishing sixth in the women's 1,500 meters at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.