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Chile: Flight to Punta Arenas Captures Smoke From Argentina Wildfires

A video taken from a flight to Punta Arenas shows thick smoke from wildfires in Argentina drifting over the area near Lake Todos los Santos in Los Lagos, southern Chile on Wednesday, January 14.

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UK: Drone Captures Frozen River Thames in Oxford Amid Snow and Ice Warnings

This drone footage shows the River Thames turned into a skating rink at Port Meadow in Oxford on Sunday, January 4. Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools.

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US Launches Strikes On Venezuela And Captures President Maduro - Caracas

Military vehicles near the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026. The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Launches Strikes On Venezuela And Captures President Maduro - Caracas

Military vehicles near the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026. The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Launches Strikes On Venezuela And Captures President Maduro - Caracas

Military vehicles near the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026. The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Launches Strikes On Venezuela And Captures President Maduro - Caracas

Military vehicles near the presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026. The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela early Saturday morning, reportedly capturing President Nicolas Maduro and flying him out of the country. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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360-Degree Night Aerial View of Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, a 360-degree aerial image captures the Syrian capital at night, showing the city fully illuminated and offering a panoramic view of Damascus as the year draws to a close. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Adorable Video Captures Kitten Getting Stuck in a Coat Sleeve

On December 8, in Henan Province, central China, a video captured the moment a kitten accidentally crawled into the sleeve of a thick cotton coat. With only its head and one paw sticking out from the narrow opening, the kitten found itself completely stuck. The owner held the coat up and laughed as the kitten struggled inside, twisting and kicking but unable to free itself from the tight fabric. The sleeve was reportedly too narrow for the tiny feline to turn around.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Region 3

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan at 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 27. The epicenter was offshore, about 32.3 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a depth of 72.8 km, affecting 17 cities. This video captures the shaking inside an elevator during the earthquak

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China: Man Climbs 30-Meter Tree to Rescue Stranded Cat

This video shows the heartwarming moment a Chinese man risked his own safety to rescue a helpless cat stranded high above the ground for more than a week. Filmed on December 11, 2025, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the footage captures retired veteran Zhang Yuhua climbing a nearly 30-meter-tall metasequoia tree to save a small cat trapped at the top. Using only his bare hands and no professional climbing equipment, Zhang carefully made his way up the towering tree. According to the video, the cat had been stuck there for nine days and was growing visibly weaker. After several tense moments, he reached the cat, secured it, and slowly descended, prompting applause from onlookers. Zhang later said the cat was taken to a temporary foster shelter for care and observation.

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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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China: Dashcam Captures Driver Causing Rare Double Car Collision in Shanghai

Dashcam footage from Shanghai, China, captured a driver causing a rare double collision on June 30, 2025, by first rear-ending the car ahead and then immediately reversing into a second vehicle behind them. The incident showed the driver failing to check the space behind after the initial impact, leading to the same vehicle striking a second approaching car within seconds.

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US: Flag Runner Carried on Giant Flag at College Football Game in Austin

This video captures a mishap during a college football game at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Saturday, November 22. As a giant Texas Lone Star flag was being carried across the field by several flag runners, a few of them stumbled, with one ending up riding on the flag as it continued to move.

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Comet Sighted Over Skopje - North Macedonia

A photographer captures the comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) in the sky over Skopje, North Macedonia, on 28 October 2025. Photo by Tomislav Georgiev/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Storm Benjamin Brings Strong Winds, Alerts Issued for Several Areas 4

France is bracing for Storm Benjamin on Thursday, October 23, as strong winds of up to 140 km/h, heavy rain, and high waves affect much of the country. Météo-France has issued orange alerts for 19 departments due to wind, flooding, and coastal submersion risks. No region is spared, with both coastal and inland areas, including the Massif Central and Corsica, experiencing severe weather. This video captures the chaos caused by the gusty winds of Storm Benjamin in Annemasse.

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China: Dashcam Captures Boy Struck by Slowly Moving Car in Jiangxi

On September 26, 2025, in Jiangxi province, southeastern China, a dashcam recorded a car accident inside a residential community. A small boy unexpectedly sprinted into the road and collided with the front of a slowly moving car. The driver slammed the brakes as the boy’s mother rushed forward. Fortunately, the child was only shaken, not injured. After watching this video, many Chinese netizens reminded parents to supervise children carefully and urged drivers to remain alert in residential areas.

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France: Storm Benjamin Brings Strong Winds, Alerts Issued for Several Areas 3

France is bracing for Storm Benjamin on Thursday, October 23, as strong winds of up to 140 km/h, heavy rain, and high waves affect much of the country. Météo-France has issued orange alerts for 19 departments due to wind, flooding, and coastal submersion risks. No region is spared, with both coastal and inland areas, including the Massif Central and Corsica, experiencing severe weather. This video captures the chaos caused by the gusty winds of Storm Benjamin in Annemasse.

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US: Autumn Colors Brighten Hillside Roads in Tennessee

Filmed between Bristol and Mountain City, Tennessee, on October 19, 2025, this video captures vivid reds, oranges, and yellows spreading across the hillsides as autumn deepens, painting the landscape in rich seasonal hues.

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10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 17, 2025 - A viewer captures a giant lion head from Foshan at the 10th China International Copyright Expo in Qingdao, Shandong Province on China on October 17, 2025.

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China: Video Captures Adorable Embrace Between Girl and Chickens

A sweet video from Zhejiang, China, captured a young girl’s tender interaction with farm animals as she sat on the floor and tightly hugged a hen that approached her on August 9. The girl later extended her embrace to include a rooster, creating a heartwarming scene as she cuddled both birds in her arms.

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Truck Crash on Expressway, Cargo Flies into Opposite Lane

Just after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, a medium-sized cargo truck collided with the central divider on the Tohoku Expressway in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, causing the gas cylinders it was carrying to fall and involved three vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. A dashcam in one of the vehicles on the opposite lane captured the accident, showing the truck kicking up a cloud of dust and its cargo flying across to the other side.

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Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

A father holds his injured child inside an ambulance in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, following a devastating earthquake. As rescue teams work to save lives, the scene captures the urgent and emotional struggle of families seeking medical care amid widespread destruction and a growing humanitarian crisis. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Massive Landslide Rocks Anjihai Grand Canyon in Xinjiang

This video captures the frightening moment a massive landslide struck Anjihai Grand Canyon in Karamay, Xinjiang, on August 17, sending debris crashing down the cliffs.

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China: Ominous Clouds Spotted Ahead of Torrential Downpour in Ulanqab

This video captures the sky turning ominously dark as massive black clouds gathered before a torrential downpour in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, on August 15, creating a scene reminiscent of an ancient poem.

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China: Dramatic Moment Huge Rocks From Landslide Crash Onto Mountain Road

A massive landslide hit a mountain road in Yunlong County, Yunnan, on August 13, sending huge rocks and mud crashing down and stranding vehicles. The collapse blocked the road, but no injuries were reported. The video captures the moment when debris, including a massive rock, slides down the slope, prompting children to run out of a vehicle to safety.

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China: Surreal Glow of Rainbow Mountains Captured in Tibet

This video captures the surreal sight of the “rainbow mountains” during a journey through remote Tibet on July 19. The multicolored ridges glowed under daylight, creating a dreamlike, otherworldly landscape.

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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Malnourished Baby Highlights Gaza Crisis

(EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death and graphic content) A severely malnourished Palestinian baby lies on a blanket inside a shelter in Gaza on August 4, 2025, amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory. As conflict, blockade, and displacement persist, Gaza’s civilian population faces extreme shortages of food, medicine, and basic supplies. The baby’s frail condition reflects the widespread nutritional emergency gripping the enclave, where aid groups warn of rising child mortality due to hunger and lack of medical care. With hospitals overwhelmed and food distribution networks crippled, families struggle to care for their children under dire conditions. Ongoing hostilities have compounded the collapse of Gaza’s infrastructure, leaving many without access to clean water or electricity. Human rights organizations continue to call for urgent international intervention to allow safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The photo captures the quiet suffering of the most vulnerable, placing a human face on a gro

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China: Golden Sunbeams Break Through Clouds Over Lake Fuxian in Yuxi

This video captures a rare atmospheric scene over Lake Fuxian in Yuxi, Yunnan, as golden beams of sunlight pierced through dense clouds, illuminating the lake’s surface on July 29.

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China: Farm-Style Traffic Jam as Sheep Circle Car in Ili, Xinjiang

A large flock of sheep circling a red car created a scene of amusing chaos on a remote grassland road in Ili, Xinjiang, on July 23. This video captures the comical moment as the vehicle was completely surrounded by hundreds of sheep, turning the quiet countryside into an unexpected traffic jam.

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China: Man Drives Burning Tricycle to Fire Station in Zhengzhou, Henan

This video captures the tense moment a Chinese man rode his flaming tricycle straight into a fire station, prompting firefighters in Zhengzhou, Henan, to rush out and extinguish the blaze in under a minute on July 21.

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US: Man Caught Attempting to Surf Amid Tsunami Warning at Waikiki Beach

This video captures a man attempting to surf in the sea off Waikiki Beach amid a tsunami warning. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued tsunami warning for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30.

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China: Driver Regains Control After Car Skids on Wet Highway in Hunan

This video captures the moment a driver managed to safely stop his car after it skidded out of control on a wet highway in Hunan, China, on June 16.

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China: Ominous Wall of Clouds Engulfs Sky Over Liuzhou, Guangxi

A massive wall of dark clouds rolled over Liuzhou, Guangxi, on June 23. The video captures the intense moment as thick black clouds suddenly engulfed the sky above the city. The dramatic scene stunned many viewers, with the sky resembling something out of a disaster movie.

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China: Horses Guard Fallen Pony in Hebei Tunnel Until Police Arrive

This video captures the moment a group of horses surrounded a fallen pony inside a tunnel in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, on July 19. The horses appeared to block the road in a plea for help before police arrived. When officers reached the scene, the larger horses seemed to understand the situation and moved aside to allow access.

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China: Dog Rescue From Raging River in Sichuan

This video captures the dramatic rescue of a white dog swept into a fast-flowing river on August 22, 2024, in Sichuan. A kind-hearted person lowered a red rope tied to a stick down the riverbank toward the dog. The clever dog grabbed the rope with its mouth and used its paws to climb alongside the rescuer. Once safe, it shook off the water and happily ran away.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

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China: Dashcam Captures Skidding Car Regaining Control on Rain-Soaked Highway in Hangzhou

On June 16, 2025, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the dashcam video captured the moment when a vehicle losing traction during a torrential downpour on a busy highway. The driver skillfully regained control after his car skidded on a rain-soaked highway, avoiding a crash.

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China: Tourists Amazed by Chilling Mist From Cave Mouth

A visitor in Yichang, Hubei, China, stumbled upon a cave venting a strikingly visible stream of cool air on July 9, 2025, stunning onlookers with this rare natural phenomenon. The video captures thick, white, mist-like cold air flowing steadily from the cave, billowing and drifting across the ground.

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US: Macy’s Independence Day Fireworks Dazzle Over NYC Skyline

Macy’s iconic Fourth of July fireworks lit up the night sky over New York City on Friday, July 4, 2025. Thousands gathered along the East River to watch the dazzling display, which featured 80,000 shells launched from barges and synchronized to music. This video captures a portion of the colorful spectacle as it unfolded across the skyline, marking the nation's 249th Independence Day.

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US: Macy’s Independence Day Fireworks Dazzle Over NYC Skyline 2

Macy’s iconic Fourth of July fireworks lit up the night sky over New York City on Friday, July 4, 2025. Thousands gathered along the East River to watch the dazzling display, which featured 80,000 shells launched from barges and synchronized to music. This video captures a portion of the colorful spectacle as it unfolded across the skyline, marking the nation's 249th Independence Day.

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US: Swollen Guadalupe River Surges Amid Deadly Texas Floods

Devastating flooding struck parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, leaving at least 81 dead and 41 still missing. This video captures the violent surge of the swollen Guadalupe River in Center Point, Kerr County, as it sweeps away debris.

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US: Vehicles Drive Through Flooded Intersection in Williamson County, Texas

Severe weekend flooding along the San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas has left two people dead and one still missing. Torrential rain on Saturday morning (July 5) caused the river to surge over 36 feet (approx.10 meters), submerging popular swimming areas and drastically altering the landscape. This video, taken on Sunday, captures vehicles driving through a flooded intersection in Leander, where water was rapidly flowing.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Orb Captured Over Mountains After Storm in Inner Mongolia

This eerie video captures a suspected ball lightning glowing over the mountains after a rainstorm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, on June 28, 2025. The mysterious orb floated in the dark, flickering like a lantern before fading into the night. No power lines or towers were seen nearby, adding to the intrigue.

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China: Woman Scoops Fish From Flooded Streets in Yangjiang, Guangdong

After nearly 12 hours of non-stop rain, floodwaters surged through the residential streets of Yangjiang, Guangdong, on June 16. This video captures the hilarious moment a woman used a dustpan to scoop fish outside her home following the torrential downpour. She successfully caught the fish in the end.

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China: Floating Iron Tower Spotted Hanging Over Dalian Sky

This video captures the moment residents of Dalian, Liaoning, witnessed a mirage of a distant iron tower appearing to hang in the sky on June 15.

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China: UFO-Shaped Cloud Spotted Over Jilin Sky

This video captures a UFO-shaped cloud floating in the sky over Jilin on June 7. The sharply defined formation resembled a classic flying saucer and drifted effortlessly above the skyline.