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China: Playful Panda Delights Visitors With Somersaults in Guangzhou Zoo

On September 28, 2025, a giant panda named Ya Yi entertained visitors at a zoo in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with a playful routine. The panda rolled across the floor, performed a somersault, and then hid inside her wooden hut. Visitors laughed and cheered as they filmed the moment. Zoo staff said Ya Yi occasionally shows such playful behavior during enrichment time. The clip drew online reactions likening her to “Kung Fu Panda,” highlighting once again why pandas remain one of China’s most beloved national symbols.

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China: Chicken Seen Swimming in Sichuan

On November 2, 2025, a video from Sichuan, southwestern China, showed a chicken effortlessly swimming in a pond, while a duck looked on curiously from a blue platform. Normally, chickens flounder and sink in water, but this one moved easily across the surface.

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China: Tigress Carries Cub Back to Safety in Henan

On July 19, 2025, in Puyang, Henan, a tiny tiger cub — not even a month old — crawled out of its enclosure to drink water. Before it could take a second sip, a tigress quickly appeared, eyes sharp with concern. She gently picked up the cub in her mouth and carried it back into the cage to keep it safe.

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China: Dog Clings to Mop, Gets Whirled Around in Hilarious Household Moment

On September 1, in Shandong, a video recorded a comical household moment. A man was mopping the floor with a black cotton mop when his playful white dog decided to join in. The dog clamped onto the mop’s cloth strands and refused to let go, getting swung around as the mop moved across the floor. A woman’s voice could be heard jokingly complaining, “Look, it’s turning black!” The pup, seemingly proud of its teamwork, wagged its tail and kept biting.

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China: Playful Tiger Tiptoes Before Startling Companion in Inner Mongolia

On October 25, 2025, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a playful moment between two tigers. One tiger crept up behind another with exaggerated, tiptoe-like steps before the resting tiger noticed and jumped up, leading to a brief, amusing chase.

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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China: Goose Appears to Feed Fish at Guangdong Hotel Lake

On October 27, 2025, in Guangdong, a fluffy young goose stood by a hotel lake, dipping its beak repeatedly into the water. Several small fish gathered around it, seemingly expecting food. At first glance, it appeared the goose was feeding the fish, but in fact, it was simply moistening its dry beak while eating.

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China: Protective Mother Seal Guards Her Baby in Guangdong

On June 21, 2025, in Guangdong Province, a gray mother seal lay beside her white-furred pup, warning nearby seals not to approach. When others came too close, she bared her teeth defensively, then gently nuzzled her baby.

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China: Corgi Battles Goose in Shandong

On October 6, 2025, in Shandong Province, a corgi visiting its owner’s hometown found itself in a fierce barnyard standoff. When a white goose tried to chase the small dog from the courtyard, the corgi barked back and lunged, dodging pecks and countering with quick snaps. The two animals fought evenly as family members laughed nearby.

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China: French Bulldogs in Hebei Caught on Camera Fighting Over Dinner

On September 10, 2025, in Hebei, China, a video captured two French Bulldogs eagerly waiting for dinner. As their owner placed a piece of food in front of one, the other immediately lunged forward, trying to snatch the meal.

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China: Nervous Cats Pile Together in Jiangsu, Creating Kitty Headpiece Illusion

On October 3, in Jiangsu, China, a video captured several cats brought out by their owner to find new homes. However, the timid felines were so nervous that they huddled tightly together in a pile. One cat tucked its body around another’s fluffy head, creating the illusion of a realistic cat headpiece that made onlookers laugh.

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China: Clever Cat Opens Door Gap to Enter Room in Zhejiang

On October 7, 2025, in Zhejiang, eastern China, a funny home video featured a black-and-white “cow-patterned” cat trying to enter a room through a narrow door gap. The clever feline crossed its front paws and repeatedly pulled at the door, widening the opening bit by bit. After a few graceful movements, the cat finally squeezed through and strutted inside.

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China: Parrot Pranks Companion by Toppling Perch in Zhejiang

On September 29, 2025, in Zhejiang, a pet owner captured a humorous moment between two parrots. The blue parrot’s perch was slightly unstable, with one end hanging over the edge of the stand. Without warning, the yellow parrot leaned down and used its beak to bite off the hook holding the blue parrot’s perch.

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China: Dog Refuses to Board Cable Car at Laojun Mountain Scenic Area

A video captured a funny scene at Laojun Mountain Scenic Area in Luoyang, Henan, on April 6, 2023. As the owner tried to pull the dog into a cable car, it resisted strongly, forcing the owner to carry it inside by force.

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China: Arowana Caught Swimming With Turtle in Its Mouth in Tai’an

A video captured a curious aquarium moment in Tai’an on August 30. A golden arowana swam slowly inside a tank with something unusual in its mouth. Clamped between its jaws was a small turtle, which looked helpless as the big fish carried it around. The turtle stretched out its neck as if ready to escape at any moment, but the arowana kept gliding smoothly through the water.

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China: Larger Fish Caught on Video Nibbling Smaller One’s Tail in Guangdong

A video captured the moment a larger fish clamped its mouth on the tail of a smaller one, sucking and nibbling repeatedly in Guangdong on September 10.

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Residents of the village of Molinaferrera, confined by the proximity of the forest fire, deliver sandwiches and water to volunteers and firefighters, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Residents of the village of Molinaferrera, confined by the proximity of the forest fire, deliver sandwiches and water to volunteers and firefighters, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, Leon, Castilla y Leon (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Molinaferrera, August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías de Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Helicopter bomber continues with the tasks of extinction to extinguish the forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire is of concern. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Helicopter bomber continues with the tasks of extinction to extinguish the forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire is of concern. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest firefighters of the BRIF during a break, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Helicopter bomber continues with the tasks of extinction to extinguish the forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire is of concern. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest firefighters of the BRIF during a break, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías de Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest firefighters of the BRIF during a break, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Helicopter bomber continues with the tasks of extinction to extinguish the forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire is of concern. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest firefighters of the BRIF during a break, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Helicopter bomber continues with the tasks of extinction to extinguish the forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías of Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire is of concern. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yeres-Llamas Fire Advances Toward Ponferrada Evacuations Underway - Spain

Forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Molinaferrera, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The director of Extinction of the fires of Yeres and Llamas de Cabrera said yesterday that the operation before these fires that have not yet joined, is focused on protecting the populations, in particular pedanías de Ponferrada, where it advances, while the "anomalous" behavior of the fire worries. Photo by Fernando Otero/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mt. Fuji photo spot

A tourist takes a picture of Mt. Fuji on Aug. 14, 2025, from over a 1.4-meter-high screen that was set up by authorities to prevent dangerous behavior such as jaywalking in the Yamanashi Prefecture town of Fujikawaguchiko. In May 2024, the town erected a taller screen to block the view of Mt. Fuji towering over a Lawson convenience store after the photo spot went viral and sparked a surge in foreign visitors but the latest screen, set up in early August, was low enough to allow the view.

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Mt. Fuji photo spot

Tourists take a picture of Mt. Fuji on Aug. 14, 2025, from over a 1.4-meter-high screen that was set up by authorities to prevent dangerous behavior such as jaywalking in the Yamanashi Prefecture town of Fujikawaguchiko. In May 2024, the town erected a taller screen to block the view of Mt. Fuji towering over a Lawson convenience store after the photo spot went viral and sparked a surge in foreign visitors but the latest screen, set up in early August, was low enough to allow the view.

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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No Kings Protests in Los Angeles - LA

Police arrest a protester during the “No Kings” protest in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2025. The coordinated day of action was timed as a direct counter to Donald Trump’s highly publicized celebration marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and his own 79th birthday, which included military-style displays in Washington, D.C. Protesters denounced the militarization of democracy, anti-immigrant policies, and what they see as the growing normalization of authoritarian behavior under Trump’s leadership. Photo by Lauren Puente/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM