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US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

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Spain: Dense Fog Triggers Travel Chaos and Flight Diversions in Madrid and Vigo

Persistent fog and overcast skies across Madrid and Vigo caused significant travel disruptions this Thursday, January 8. Dense morning fog at Peinador Airport forced a Madrid-bound flight to divert much further than its usual alternative in Santiago, ultimately extending the journey for frustrated passengers by more than three hours.

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US: Jan. 6 Demonstrators March Through D.C. to Mark 5 Years Since Capitol Attack

Dozens of pardoned rioters gathered in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, January 6, to mark the fifth anniversary of the Capitol attack in 2021, praising President Trump for their release while demanding further financial restitution. The group marched from the White House to the Capitol with signs calling the event a setup and demanding the arrest of Nancy Pelosi.

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China: Quick-Thinking Resident on Floor Above Extinguishes Balcony Fire

On December 10 in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, a quick-thinking neighbor used a firefighting hose from the floor above to extinguish a fire on a resident's balcony. The neighbor also shouted to alert the resident, successfully knocking down the flames before the fire could spread further.

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

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Border Conflict With Thailand Evacuees - Cambodia

Civilians flee Srei Snam district in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec. 15, 2025. Thai military forces' attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region has entered further deep into Cambodian sovereign territory, said the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday. The Thai military forces have expanded their airstrikes to a location in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the ministry said in a press release, adding that the Thai military used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs near a displaced civilian camp in the province at 10:00 a.m. on Monday local time. The fresh border conflict with Thailand has left 12 Cambodian civilians dead and 74 others injured as of 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, Cambodia's Interior Ministry Spokesperson Touch Sokhak said at a press briefing on Monday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Border Conflict With Thailand Evacuees - Cambodia

Civilians flee Srei Snam district in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec. 15, 2025. Thai military forces' attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region has entered further deep into Cambodian sovereign territory, said the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday. The Thai military forces have expanded their airstrikes to a location in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the ministry said in a press release, adding that the Thai military used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs near a displaced civilian camp in the province at 10:00 a.m. on Monday local time. The fresh border conflict with Thailand has left 12 Cambodian civilians dead and 74 others injured as of 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, Cambodia's Interior Ministry Spokesperson Touch Sokhak said at a press briefing on Monday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Border Conflict With Thailand Evacuees - Cambodia

Civilians flee Srei Snam district in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec. 15, 2025. Thai military forces' attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region has entered further deep into Cambodian sovereign territory, said the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday. The Thai military forces have expanded their airstrikes to a location in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the ministry said in a press release, adding that the Thai military used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs near a displaced civilian camp in the province at 10:00 a.m. on Monday local time. The fresh border conflict with Thailand has left 12 Cambodian civilians dead and 74 others injured as of 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, Cambodia's Interior Ministry Spokesperson Touch Sokhak said at a press briefing on Monday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Border Conflict With Thailand Evacuees - Cambodia

Civilians flee Srei Snam district in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec. 15, 2025. Thai military forces' attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region has entered further deep into Cambodian sovereign territory, said the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday. The Thai military forces have expanded their airstrikes to a location in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the ministry said in a press release, adding that the Thai military used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs near a displaced civilian camp in the province at 10:00 a.m. on Monday local time. The fresh border conflict with Thailand has left 12 Cambodian civilians dead and 74 others injured as of 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, Cambodia's Interior Ministry Spokesperson Touch Sokhak said at a press briefing on Monday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Border Conflict With Thailand Evacuees - Cambodia

Civilians flee Srei Snam district in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec. 15, 2025. Thai military forces' attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region has entered further deep into Cambodian sovereign territory, said the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday. The Thai military forces have expanded their airstrikes to a location in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the ministry said in a press release, adding that the Thai military used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs near a displaced civilian camp in the province at 10:00 a.m. on Monday local time. The fresh border conflict with Thailand has left 12 Cambodian civilians dead and 74 others injured as of 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, Cambodia's Interior Ministry Spokesperson Touch Sokhak said at a press briefing on Monday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Border Conflict With Thailand Evacuees - Cambodia

Civilians flee Srei Snam district in Cambodia's Siem Reap province on Dec. 15, 2025. Thai military forces' attack on Cambodia in the 4th Military Region has entered further deep into Cambodian sovereign territory, said the Cambodian Ministry of Defense on Monday. The Thai military forces have expanded their airstrikes to a location in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, the ministry said in a press release, adding that the Thai military used an F-16 fighter jet to drop two bombs near a displaced civilian camp in the province at 10:00 a.m. on Monday local time. The fresh border conflict with Thailand has left 12 Cambodian civilians dead and 74 others injured as of 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, Cambodia's Interior Ministry Spokesperson Touch Sokhak said at a press briefing on Monday. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (L) is welcome by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis is welcome by the President of the European Commission (Unseen) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (L) is welcome by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (L) is welcome by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

Passengers wait to board the G5356 train, the first train of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway, at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

People watch the inauguration ceremony of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A bullet train runs on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A passenger poses for a group photo with staff members at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A staff member helps a passenger buy tickets at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A bullet train runs on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

G5356 train, the first train of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway, departs from Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A drone photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a bullet train running on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Israeli Security Operation - Hebron

Israeli forces block reporters with cameras from proceeding further on a street in the Old City of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 22, 2025. The area is routinely secured by troops to allow Israeli settlers to tour the city. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Security Operation - Hebron

An Israeli soldier goes to block reporters with cameras from proceeding further on a street in the Old City of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on November 22, 2025. The area is routinely secured by troops to allow Israeli settlers to tour the city. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere Around Louvres Museum Following Robbery - Paris

Tourists take photos in front of the Apollo Gallery, where the crown jewels were stolen. It is closed until further notice in Paris, France on October 27, 2025. Photo by Axelle de Russe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere Around Louvres Museum Following Robbery - Paris

The Apollo Gallery, which houses the crown jewels, is closed until further notice in Paris, France on October 27, 2025. Photo by Axelle de Russe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere Around Louvres Museum Following Robbery - Paris

The Apollo Gallery, which houses the crown jewels, is closed until further notice in Paris, France on October 27, 2025. Photo by Axelle de Russe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 3

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides. Kalmaegi has killed five in Vietnam as of writing.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

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China: Excavator Scoops Water From Pond to Contain Loader Fire

On October 16, 2025, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a dramatic rescue unfolded near a construction site. An excavator scooped a full bucket of water from a pond and rushed toward a nearby loader that had caught fire. The operator skillfully poured the water over the burning vehicle, instantly covering the flames and sending up thick smoke. The quick action prevented further damage.

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China: Luggage Catches Fire on Airplane, Cabin Crew Puts Out Blaze

On October 18, 2025, in Zhejiang, located in eastern China, a sudden fire broke out in a piece of luggage stored inside the cabin of an airplane. Passengers shouted in alarm as smoke filled the air for a moment. A flight attendant quickly rushed over with a fire extinguisher and managed to put out the flames, preventing further danger.

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China: Man Stops Runaway Mini Truck Bare-Handed While Holding Child in Hebei

This is the dangerous moment that a man in Hebei, China, used his bare hands to stop a runaway mini truck rolling toward a courtyard while holding a child in his arms. On October 16, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a man rushing forward after noticing a small truck from a neighbor’s house suddenly slipping backward into a residential courtyard. Holding a young child tightly in one arm, he extended his other hand toward the vehicle and managed to stop it from rolling further down the slope.

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China: Drone Malfunction Sparks Fire at National Day Celebration

During China’s National Day on October 2, 2025, in Liuyang, Hunan, a drone used to launch fireworks malfunctioned, causing sparks to fall near spectators and ignite a small hillside fire. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control within about a minute, preventing further spread, while onlookers backed away from the flickering flames.

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China: Fish Jumps From Boiling Pot, Topples Stove in Jiangsu

A video shot on January 27, 2025, in Jiangsu captured the shocking moment when a fish, already placed in boiling water, suddenly sprang to life and jumped out of the pot. Its sudden movements were so strong that the pot tipped off the stove. A man quickly grabbed the lid and tried to cover the fish to prevent further chaos.

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[Breaking News]Scene of Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 5 Kyodo - A rally is held in Tel Aviv, central Israel, on Oct. 4, 2025, calling for the early release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Hamas agreed the previous day to most of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposals to end the war with Israel, including the release of all hostages, but added that some points need further negotiation. (Kyodo)

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Strategic Committee of Les Republicains - Paris

France's outgoing Minister in charge of Transports Philippe Tabarot leaves headquarters of Les Republicains party after a meeting, in Paris, on October 6, 2025. France's President Emmanuel Macron on October 6, 2025 accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation, the presidency said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock. Macron named Lecornu last month to the post, but the largely unchanged cabinet lineup he unveiled late October 5, 2025 was met with fierce criticism across the political spectrum. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Strategic Committee of Les Republicains - Paris

France's outgoing Minister in charge of Transports Philippe Tabarot leaves headquarters of Les Republicains party after a meeting, in Paris, on October 6, 2025. France's President Emmanuel Macron on October 6, 2025 accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation, the presidency said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock. Macron named Lecornu last month to the post, but the largely unchanged cabinet lineup he unveiled late October 5, 2025 was met with fierce criticism across the political spectrum. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Strategic Committee of Les Republicains - Paris

France's outgoing Minister in charge of Transports Philippe Tabarot leaves headquarters of Les Republicains party after a meeting, in Paris, on October 6, 2025. France's President Emmanuel Macron on October 6, 2025 accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation, the presidency said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock. Macron named Lecornu last month to the post, but the largely unchanged cabinet lineup he unveiled late October 5, 2025 was met with fierce criticism across the political spectrum. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

The U.S. Capitol building is seen reflected in the window of a building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A hand of a sculpture is seen in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouvernement Shutdown - Washington DC

A notice of closure is seen in front of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 5, 2025. As the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown -- the first time in nearly seven years -- the confrontation between President Donald Trump's administration and the Democratic Party has further escalated. The Trump administration has cut funding and programs in Democratic-led states and sought to dismantle federal agencies led by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats have shown a rare sense of unity, hoping to reverse declining approval ratings through the fight. This new round of partisan conflict over the government shutdown is markedly different from previous ones, characterized by greater hostility and malice that has pushed partisan strife to new heights. It highlights the deepening political polarization in the United States while inflicting greater harm on the American people. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM