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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Romantic train trip in Lviv on Valentines Day

LVIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - A man with a broken arm and a woman enter a carriage on the Train to Your retro train launched by Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) to celebrate Valentines Day, Lviv, western Ukraine

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Jinrikisha,a man-pulled cart,decorated with chicken scuplture

Carried on page 235 of the February 8, 1873 edition of The Far East. The article states that four years earlier there were no cars such as these but only palanquins for the nobility and commoners. Foreigners brought these types of vehicles into Japan, and entrepreneurs manufactured these boat-shaped baby car-type rickshaws.==Date:First year of Meiji, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number17‐41‐0]

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Shijo-Ohashi Avenue in summer

View of the downtown Shijo Street in mid-summer, 1904. The screens were used to block the strong sunlight. People using umbrellas as parasols and a rickshaw carrying a woman passenger are visible. Lanterns hang from the houses on both sides of the street. Electricity poles have been erected.==Date:1904, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Underwood, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐46‐0]

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A teahouse in the precincts with a wisteria trellis

This is a teahouse in front of Otenmon Gate at Heian Shrine. Lanterns hang near the wisteria trellis. People are relaxing under the wisteria blossoms. A woman holding a parasol on a rickshaw is visible on the right, as well as Daigokuden Hall beyond the gate. The shrine was built in 1895. This may have been taken by the British photographer H. G. Ponting.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐43‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Three kimono-clad women are riding three jinrikisha (rickshaws). The women in front and rear are holding an umbrella. The first rickshaw man wears a sacerdotal robe, long underwear and straw sandals, while the one in the middle wears a straw hat and long underwear, and the third man wears a head towel, sacerdotal robe and long underwear. House roofs are visible under the cherry trees in the background.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐56‐0]

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A woman in a basket palanquin

This may be a shitekago because the straw curtain seems to be rolled up. This kind of palanquin was made simply of four bamboo poles and braided bamboo sticks with straw curtain attached. The palanquin bearers had no set uniforms but carried ikizue (breath sticks) to regulate breathing. ==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐10‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Kimono-clad women hold umbrellas on jinrikisha (rickshaws). The rickshaw man in front wears a straw hat, hanten coat, a stomach warmer, long underwear, and heavy cloth socks. The short-haired rickshaw man in the rear is similarly dressed. This was taken near the wooden fence of a large residence.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number95‐20‐0]

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A woman in a basket palanquin

The woman is riding a shitekago used by the general public in the Edo Period. This kind of palanquin was made simply of four bamboo poles and braided bamboo sticks with straw curtain attached. The palanquin bearers are wearing short coats and straw sandals and holding ikizue (breath sticks) to regulate breathing while walking.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number92‐43‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women are riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). One of them is holding an umbrella. The rickshaw man wears a straw hat, a hanten coat, long underwear and straw sandals. The rickshaw man pulling on the left is wearing a loincloth. Many pine trees are visible in the background. This seems to have been taken on a beach.==Date:unknown, Place:Kanagawa, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number92‐42‐0]

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A girl in a basket palanquin

This may be a shitekago because the straw curtain seems to be rolled up. This kind of palanquin was made simply of four bamboo poles and braided bamboo sticks with straw curtain attached. The palanquin bearers had no set uniforms but carried ikizue (breath sticks) to regulate breathing. ==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number91‐26‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women are riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). One of them is holding an umbrella while the other one is holding a bundle of flowers. The long haired rickshaw man in front is wearing a head towel, a hanten coat, long underwear and straw sandals. The rickshaw man in the rear is dressed in the same fashion and is pushing the cart. He is barefoot. Somethink like trees are visible in the back, but this was probably taken in a studio.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number89‐18‐0]

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A girl in a basket palanquin

This may be a shitekago because the straw curtain seems to be rolled up. This kind of palanquin was made simply of four bamboo poles and braided bamboo sticks with straw curtain attached. The palanquin bearers had no set uniforms but carried ikizue (breath sticks) to regulate breathing. ==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐47‐0]

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A woman on a jinrikisha

One woman holding an umbrella is on a jinrikisha (rickshaw), while another woman is about to get on. The rickshaw driver is kneeling with his left leg up, assisting the woman. He is wearing a head towel, a sacerdotal robe, long underwear, and heavy cloth socks. Trees are seen behind. The photograph must have been taken outside on a road.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number86‐30‐0]

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A girl on a jinrikisha

A kimono-clad woman is riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man poses with his right leg in the air. His hair is close-cropped and he is wearing a twisted head towel, long sleeve coat, stomach warmer, long underwear and straw sandals. The other man in front wears similar attire. The man in the rear pushing the hood is not wearing a stomach warmer. This was taken on a road lined with pine trees.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number86‐24‐0]

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A woman on a jinrikisha

A kimono-clad woman is riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man wears a twisted head towel, sacerdotal robe, long underwear and straw sandals. The background scene shows trees and a fence on the right and houses and trees on the left.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number86‐23‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women hold European umbrellas on two jinrikisha (rickshaws). The short-haired rickshaw man in front wears a sacerdotal robe, stomach warmer, long underwear and heavy cloth socks, while the man in the rear wears a twisted head towel, sacerdotal robe, stomach warmer, long underwear and heavy cloth socks. Trees and thatch-roof houses are visible in the background.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number86‐22‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Women are riding on three jinrikisha (rickshaws). The women are all in kimono. The rickshaw men in the front and middle wear inhanten coats, long underwear and straw sandals, while the rickshaw man in the rear wears a sacerdotal robe, long underwear and straw sandals. He is holding an umbrella. This seems to have been taken on a bridge.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number84‐20‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women are holding an umbrella on a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man in front has a shaved head and wears a head towel, sacerdotal robe and long underwear. The rickshaw man pushing from behind is wearing a bamboo hat, sacerdotal robe, stomach warmer, long underwear and straw sandals. This seems to have been taken in the mountains.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐58‐0]

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Horikiri Iris Garden

Visitors used rickshaws to tour the iris garden. The words Horitetsu Konai (Horitetsu Ground) are printed on the rickshaw man's hanten jacket. The buildings in the background appear to be, not arbors, but the residence of the garden caretaker. Since irises bloom in the rainy season, people with umbrellas are usually portrayed in these photographs.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number81‐11‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women are holding open umbrellas on a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man has a topknot and wears a head towel, a sacerdotal robe, long underwear, and straw sandals. This was taken in front of a large house with stone pavement in front.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐90‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

A kimono-clad woman is riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw), with two other women at each side. The rickshaw man has a topknot and wears a head towel, a stomach warmer, loincloth and straw sandals. A bamboo fence is visible on the stone embankment in the back.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐83‐0]

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Girls on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women are riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). One rickshaw man holds the bar while the other pulls. They have topknots and wear head towels, inhanten coats and long underwear. The man in front wears straw sandals, while the man in the rear is barefoot. The background setting is a cluster of trees.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐80‐2]

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Girls on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women are riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). One is holding an umbrella. The rickshaw man wears a bamboo hat, inhanten coat, stomach warmer, long underwear and tabi socks. This was taken in front of a large residence.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐57‐0]

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A mother and her daughter in a basket palanquin

The kago (palanquin) was widely used in the Edo Period. Many types were developed for different social classes and purposes. This palanquin has no straw curtain and so is probably a yamakago used for mountain passages. A cushion was used to absorb shocks. The bearers are wearing loincloths, straw sandals and headbands, and they are holding ikizue (breath sticks) to regulate breathing while walking.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐56‐0]

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A woman on a jinrikisha

A kimono-clad woman and hair in Western style is holding a Western-style umbrella and riding alone on a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man wears a bamboo hat, sacerdotal robe, long underwear and straw sandals. A scene of mountains and rivers is painted on the wall in the back. This photograph must have been taken in a studio.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐55‐0]

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Jinrikishas and girls

A young kimono-clad woman is riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). Girls are standing on each side, with and without an umbrella. The rickshaw man is wearing a bamboo hat, an inhanten coat, long underwear and straw sandals. The photograph was probably taken outdoors.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐36‐0]

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A woman on a jinrikisha

A kimono-clad woman is holding an umbrella and riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man is barefoot, has a shaved head, and wears a sacerdotal robe and long underwear. Trees are visible in the back, but this was probably taken in a studio.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐6‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women ride a jinrikisha (rickshaw). One of them is holding a small decorative umbrella. A flag-like object is visible behind the rickshaw. The rickshaw man is wearing a head towel, sacerdotal robe, long underwear, and straw sandals. This was taken on the stone pavement in front of a house.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number69‐8‐0]

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palanquin bearers

The woman is riding a shitekago used by the general public in the Edo Period. This kind of palanquin was made simply of four bamboo poles and braided bamboo sticks with straw curtain attached. The palanquin bearers are wearing short coats and straw sandals and holding ikizue (breath sticks) to regulate breathing while walking.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number64‐36‐0]

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Women on jinrikishas

Two kimono-clad women hold umbrellas, one opened and one folded, on a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The rickshaw man holding the bar wears a bamboo hat, a sacerdotal robe, long underwear and straw sandals. Another rickshaw man with a topknot, long underwear and a head towel is pushing the cart in the rear. The background scene shows a European-style wooden fence on a stone embankment.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number64‐39‐0]

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A jinrikisha

A kimono-clad woman is riding a jinrikisha (rickshaw). A short-haired man in a sacerdotal robe, long underwear and a pair of tabi socks is holding the bar. A house and bamboo fence are seen in the back. The photograph was taken outdoors.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number64‐38‐0]