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China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

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People's Liberation Army honor guards hold Chinese and Russian flags ahead of a welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20, 2026, to be followed by a summit between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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China: Ostrich Bumps Woman Off Electric Scooter in Liaoning

On May 9, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, a video captured an ostrich slowly jogging after a woman riding an electric scooter along a road. The ostrich appeared calm at first as it followed closely behind the scooter while swaying its neck from side to side. As the woman tried to continue riding away, the ostrich suddenly caught up and bumped into the scooter, causing both the rider and the vehicle to fall onto the ground.

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China: Clever Owner Lures Hiding Hamster Out With Help From Its Companion

On April 11, 2026, in Hubei, a video recorded an owner trying to bring a hidden hamster out from under a sofa. The owner kept two golden hamsters, but one of them had crawled underneath and refused to come out. The owner then came up with an unusual solution. A string was gently placed around the neck of the second hamster, and that hamster was lowered beneath the sofa. Not long afterward, the hidden hamster followed along and finally emerged from underneath the furniture. The owner’s method appeared to work surprisingly well.

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China: Ice Slowly Forms Over Flowing Water, Creating Natural Topographic Map

This is the mesmerizing moment that a thin sheet of ice slowly take shape, revealing flowing water beneath and turning an ordinary surface into something that looked like a natural contour map. On February 8, 2026, in Henan, China, the video captured a quiet winter scene as a fragile layer of ice formed over shallow water. The camera showed the surface changing minute by minute, with clear channels still moving underneath while the top gradually stiffened. Ripples traced soft lines, and the freezing process followed the subtle height differences of the ground, creating patterns that resembled the lines on a topographic chart. As the cold tightened its grip, the translucent sheet thickened, and the movement below became slower and more deliberate. The contrast between motion and stillness made the process easy to follow, and the viewer could see where water continued to run and where it had already been sealed by ice.

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UK: Pro-Iranian Protesters Rally Outside Downing Street Against US Military Action in Iran

Pro-Iranian protesters gathered outside Downing Street Tuesday night, March 7 in an "emergency protest" organised by the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), demanding the UK government distance itself from US military action against Iran. The rally followed Trump's threats against Iran earlier that day, before a ceasefire was announced. The IHRC called Trump's actions "genocidal" and urged the UK to restrict American use of British military bases.

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China: Cat Chases Fish Shadows Cast From Glowing Aquarium

On March 21, 2026, in Yuxi, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video recorded a dim indoor scene after the room lights had been turned off. Only a soft yellow lamp above the aquarium remained on. Under the light, fish swimming inside the tank cast moving shadows onto the floor. A white cat noticed the shapes and appeared to mistake them for real fish. The cat repeatedly pounced toward the floor, chasing the shifting shadows as they glided across the room. Each time the shadow moved, the cat followed quickly and tried again. The image of the yellow-lit tank, the moving fish shadows, and the white cat’s repeated leaps created a quiet but striking scene.

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China: Dog Follows Owner Into Snow on Impulse During Hike in Xinjiang

On March 12, 2026, a video was captured showing a person hiking with a dog through deep snow in the Hemu Scenic Area of Altay Prefecture in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwestern China, on their way to the Meili Peak Scenic Area. The path was covered in thick snow on all sides. During the hike, the owner suddenly and impulsively jumped into the snow on the side of the road. The dog, behind, stopped for a moment, seemingly bewildered by the sudden action, but a few seconds later, it followed suit, jumping into the snow as if imitating its owner.

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China: Tiger Shark Circles Female Diver in Tense Underwater Encounter off Hainan

A female diver in Hainan, China, came face-to-face with a tiger shark on March 17, 2026. As the shark began circling her, nearby staff urgently signaled her to lie flat on the seabed. She followed the instructions and remained still until the shark eventually swam away. The diver was unharmed.

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Mexico: Panic at Guadalajara International Airport After Death of Cartel Leader “El Mencho”

Panic broke out at Guadalajara International Airport after the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes triggered violence across parts of western Mexico. The unrest followed the killing of Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho,” founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartels — during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities said troops came under fire and returned fire, killing four cartel operatives. As tensions spread, flights were disrupted across the region. Nearly half of departures and arrivals at Guadalajara were delayed or canceled, leaving hundreds stranded.

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US: Winter Storm Lashing North Dakota’s Capital, Blowing Snow Seen Across Bismarck

The Capital Region’s winter storm began on Tuesday night, February 17, as rain due to unseasonably mild temperatures. As the cold front pushed through, the precipitation transitioned to snow; Bismarck recorded a quarter-inch of rain followed by two inches of snowfall, while northern North Dakota saw significantly higher accumulations. The Bismarck-Mandan area remained under a Winter Weather Advisory through Wednesday night, February 18, as strong winds continued to cause hazardous blowing snow.

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Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

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Australia: Rally Held at Surry Hills Police Station After Herzog Protest Clashes 2

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney on Tuesday, February 10, to protest what they described as excessive police force during the previous night’s demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit. The rally followed clashes that led to arrests and charges, with protesters saying police disrupted peaceful protests and a Muslim prayer.

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US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

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Trump Joins White House Briefing

United States President Donald J Trump, followed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt arrives to join the White House briefing in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President taking office for his second term. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Explosion and Fire in Utrecht City Center - Netherlands

The damage in the center of Utrecht, following an explosion in Visscherssteeg, which was followed by a large fire. No victims were found under the remains of a collapsed building in the center of Utrecht. There are also no missing persons. Netherlands on January 19, 2026. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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