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China: Wild Tiger Sparks Tense Moment on Snowy Road in Hunchun

A Chinese man had a tense encounter with a wild tiger resting by the roadside while driving on a snowy road. Filmed on February 19, 2026, in Hunchun, Jilin, the video shows the tiger lying just meters from the car. The driver stayed inside, filming as he carefully passed while the massive, alert tiger remained on the snow-covered road.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Feb. 18, 2026, shows the Italian town of Livigno, which hosts freestyle skiing and snowboard events at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Photo taken in Milan on Feb. 12, 2026, shows an American short track speed skater's helmet at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,900 points on the morning of March 4, 2026, amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

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Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

Composite photo shows a total lunar eclipse (from lower L to upper R) seen over Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

Total lunar eclipse

Composite photo shows a total lunar eclipse seen over Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Change Press Conference. Photo shows President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Juichi Hirasawa, incoming president.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Juichi Hirasawa, incoming president.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial display in Tokyo shows almost all issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange falling on the afternoon of March 3, 2026, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending down nearly 1,800 points from the previous day's close, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending down nearly 1,800 points from the previous day's close, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,400 points on March 3, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

Tokyo stocks plunge

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing sharply lower at 56,279.05 on March 3, 2026.

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Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Photo shows the venue of the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest and most influential connectivity trade fairs, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026, the opening day of the four-day event.

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Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Photo shows the venue of the Mobile World Congress, one of the world's largest and most influential connectivity trade fairs, in Barcelona, Spain, on March 2, 2026, the opening day of the four-day event.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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Manga One app icon

Manga One app icon

Photo taken in Tokyo on March 2, 2026, shows the app icon of Manga One, a manga platform run by the major Japanese publisher Shogakukan Inc. The platform faces a wave of cancellations of manga series, following revelations that the company allowed a male manga creator to produce works under a different name despite knowing he was convicted of a sex crime.

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UAE: Dubai Targeted as Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28. This video shows thick black smoke rising over Ocean Beach in Dubai following the strikes.

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Qatar: Thousands Stranded at Doha International Airport Following Middle East Conflict

The US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to impact flights throughout the Middle East and beyond, forcing thousands of flight cancellations. Major international hubs in the region, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, halted operations as multiple countries closed their airspace due to the escalating conflict. This video shows stranded passengers at Hamad International Airport in Doha early Sunday, March 1.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 1,500 points during morning trading on March 2, 2026, as concern grew over the global economic outlook following the weekend launch of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank holds press conference for leadership transition. The photo shows, from left, Kazuhiro Chida, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Shoichi Iwanaga, incoming Chairman of the Board (currently President and Representative Director).=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus Holds Press Conference on Fundraising. The photo shows President Atsuyoshi Koike.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus holds press conference regarding funding. The photo shows President Atsuyoshi Koike and Chief Financial Officer Atsuko Murakami, from left.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank holds press conference for leadership transition. The photo shows, from left, Kazuhiro Chida, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Shoichi Iwanaga, incoming Chairman of the Board (currently President and Representative Director).=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows Masahiro Yamaguchi, incoming president.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows Masahiro Yamaguchi, incoming president.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank holds press conference for president transition. The photo shows Kazuhiro Chida, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer).=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows the Three Agitos, the symbol of the Paralympic Games, on display in Verona ahead of the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in the Italian city.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows the Three Agitos, the symbol of the Paralympic Games, on display in Verona ahead of the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in the Italian city.

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Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Milan-Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows Verona Arena, the Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, that will host the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026, shows the Three Agitos, the symbol of the Paralympic Games, on display in Verona ahead of the March 6 opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in the Italian city.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows, from right, Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei Corporation, and Aoki Yoshikazu, President of Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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