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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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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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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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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

The rail-mounted crane is transporting goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

The rail-mounted crane is transporting goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

The rail-mounted crane is transporting goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

The rail-mounted crane is transporting goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

A cargo ship is loading and unloading goods at the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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Qingdao Port Belt and Road Route

The rail-mounted crane is transporting goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on May 19, 2025.

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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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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - A worker produces plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - A worker produces plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Workers produce plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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Plush Toy Export

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - A worker produces plush toys for sale to countries along the Belt and Road at a toy company's production line in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China on April 11, 2025.

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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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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

A maintenance worker cleans locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers check locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers check a locomotive in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

A maintenance worker paints insulating layer for locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2025 shows locomotives waiting for maintenance outside the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers dismantle engine parts from a locomotive in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

A maintenance worker checks a locomotive in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers dismantle locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers check locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers check locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers check the engine of a locomotive in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

A maintenance worker checks a locomotive in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

Maintenance workers check a locomotive in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.