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China: Geese Appear to Beg Owner to Spare Fellow Bird’s Life at Guangzhou Restaurant

This is the touching moment that two white geese appeared to plead for mercy as they repeatedly nodded at their owner, seemingly asking him to spare a gray goose brought in by a customer. On March 17, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, the video captured an unusual and emotional scene inside a local restaurant. A customer had brought a gray goose to the venue for a meal. As the goose was placed in the shop, two white geese kept by the restaurant approached and began circling around it. The pair repeatedly nodded toward their owner while staying close to the gray goose, as if trying to communicate distress and ask for intervention. Witnessing the interaction, the restaurant owner and his wife were visibly affected by what they perceived as the white geese’s attempt to “beg” for the gray goose’s life. The couple then decided to step in and prevent the gray goose from being used as food. The owners spent RMB 200 to purchase the gray goose from the customer, choosing to keep it alive in the restaurant alongside the others. The video ended with the rescued gray goose remaining at the restaurant, spared and joining the two white geese that appeared to have saved it.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows the Seibu department store logo on its storefront in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the Seibu department store near Shibuya's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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China: Wedding Couple Caught in Sudden Sandstorm During Outdoor Photo Shoot in Yunnan

On March 19, 2026, in Yunnan, China, the video captured a couple in full wedding attire posing outdoors when strong winds suddenly swept through the area, bringing thick sand and dust. The bride held onto her dress while squinting against the blowing sand, and the groom stood close by as both tried to maintain composure amid the storm.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (C) falling sharply by 2,655.96 points from the previous trading day's close during the morning trading on March 23, 2026.

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Spain: Storm Therese’s Second Front Brings Heavy Rain to Canary Islands

Storm Therese hitting the Canary Islands continued to cause widespread disruption over the weekend as a second front brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, flight cancellations, and rough seas across the archipelago. Thousands of tourists and locals remained stranded, schools were forced to close, and residents were urged to avoid all unnecessary travel until conditions fully subside.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,000 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 4

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday night. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 3

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 2

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds on Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Anastasiia Bagiian (C, L) of Russia poses for a photo with her guide at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's 10-kilometer interval start classic vision impaired at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on March 11, 2026, alongside Leonie Maria Walter (2nd from R) of Germany. Silver medalist Simona Bubenickova of the Czech Republic (far L) refused to stand close to the Russian winner.

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Dollar comes close to 160 yen

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar surging to the first half of the 159 yen level on March 12, 2026.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, March 5 Kyodo - The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close. (Kyodo)

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China: Monkeys Admire Their Reflections on Glossy Car in Ganzi, Sichuan

On March 2, 2026, in Ganzi, Sichuan province, a video recorded several monkeys gathering around a black car parked nearby. The car’s surface was so clean and glossy that it reflected like a mirror. The monkeys stood close to the doors and panels, looking at their reflections. Some shifted positions as if checking different angles, using the car body like a full-length mirror. One monkey climbed onto the roof and stayed there, appearing to look down at its own reflection from above.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

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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 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

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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China: Narrow Mountain Road Close Call as Truck Strikes Pickup in Fujian

On September 3, 2022, in Fujian, southeastern China, a driver captured a tense moment on a narrow mountain road. A small truck was improperly stopped in the opposite lane when a large truck approached from behind it, leaving little room to pass. The truck continued toward the filmer’s vehicle, prompting the driver to quickly reverse to avoid a collision. The large truck then struck the smaller pickup as it passed by. The filmer later said they took a deep breath after realizing how close the situation had been.

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US: Avalanches Hit Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Injure Skiers and Close State Road

A backcountry avalanche struck Big Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday morning, February 21, prompting a search and rescue response and the closure of State Route 190, causing major traffic disruptions. Two skiers were buried in a separate slide the same day and suffered critical and serious injuries, while another avalanche later injured one person. After heavy snowfall created unstable snowpack, more than 50 avalanches have been reported across northern Utah in 48 hours, and officials warn of extremely dangerous conditions.

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Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese short track speed skater Kazuki Yoshinaga takes a close look at his ice skating boot in Milan on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Denmark: Heavy Snowfall Brings Much of Country to Standstill

Heavy snowfall brought much of Denmark to a standstill on Friday, February 6, following a severe weather warning for blizzards issued by the Danish Meteorological Institute on Wednesday. The storm forced authorities to close schools and cancel flights, with residents in Copenhagen and surrounding areas urged to stay indoors.

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China: Roof Snow Collapses Moments After Person Steps Away

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui Province, eastern China, a person was clearing snow outside the entrance of a building when a small chunk of snow suddenly fell from above. As they stepped a few paces away to check what had happened, a much larger mass of snow suddenly slid off the roof, crashing down like an avalanche.

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UK: Thousands Join ‘Free Iran’ March in London to Demand IRGC Proscription 4

A huge crowd of Iranians and supporters marched through central London on Sunday, January 18, to protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran regime. Protesters called on the UK government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), close the Iranian embassy, and sever diplomatic ties with Tehran.

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UK: Thousands Join ‘Free Iran’ March in London to Demand IRGC Proscription

A huge crowd of Iranians and supporters marched through central London on Sunday, January 18, to protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran regime. Protesters called on the UK government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), close the Iranian embassy, and sever diplomatic ties with Tehran."

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Blankets Western and Central New York

A band of lake effect snow blanketed parts of western and central New York on Thursday, January 15, prompting numerous schools and businesses to close.

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Yoon Suk Yeol Court Hearing - Seoul

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (R, close to the screen) is pictured at a court hearing in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 13, 2026. South Korea's special counsel on Tuesday sought the death penalty for former impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection, according to multiple local media. Photo by NEWSIS/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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