Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

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.

E

China: Out-of-Control Cement Mixer Causes Accident on Sichuan Mountain Road

On February 4, 2026, in Sichuan, a video recorded a tense moment on a mountain road. The filmer was driving when a cement mixer truck suddenly appeared from the opposite direction. The truck was moving unstably and collided with a white car before continuing forward in a swerving motion. It then veered toward the filmer’s vehicle. A black car ahead narrowly avoided being struck. Reacting quickly, the filmer pressed the accelerator and moved forward to escape the truck’s path. The unstable truck passed by without direct impact.

E

China: Cat Accidentally Plays Guzheng, Creating a Surprisingly Clear Melody

A curious cat in Jiangxi, China, accidentally played a surprisingly clear melody on a guzheng on December 15, 2025. In the video, the cat gently pawed at the strings, pausing and repeating the motion as each touch produced soft, recognizable tones. Unfazed by the sounds, the cat calmly explored the instrument before sitting quietly beside it as the final note faded.

E

Japan: Nara’s Wild Deer Spotted Eating Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture are in full bloom, and deer were seen enjoying the blossoms on Sunday, April 5. In Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild sika deer considered sacred in Shinto tradition freely roam, deer are frequently spotted in spring eating fallen cherry blossom petals from the ground as well as flowers blooming directly on the branches. According to the filmer, deer standing on their hind legs to feed is a rare sight even in Nara Park.

E

China: Mysterious Dragon-Shaped Dark Object Twisting in the Sky in Zhejiang

On March 30, 2026, in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, a video captured a dark, elongated mass floating midair, moving in a fluid, almost serpentine motion. The object appeared to twist, roll, and undulate continuously against a windy sky, drawing comparisons to a mythical black dragon soaring above. The man who filmed the footage, surnamed Qian, said the winds were strong that day, but the object did not resemble any insect or common airborne debris.

E

Japan: Brilliant Mpemba Effect Captured in Hokkaido Amid Massive Cold Wave

As a massive cold wave hit a wide area of Japan on Friday, January 23, social media footage from Hokkaido captured a brilliant display of the Mpemba effect. The video shows boiling water being thrown into the freezing air, where it instantly transforms into a shimmering cloud of ice crystals.

E

China: Dog Rides Rotating Swing at Amusement Park

On December 28, 2025, in Henan, China, a golden retriever calmly rode a rotating swing at an amusement park, swaying with the motion. The dog, owned by the park operator, appeared relaxed throughout, delighting viewers online.

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Marine Le Pen during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Helene Laporte for Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Helene Laporte for Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Mathilde Panot at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Helene Laporte for Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Helene Laporte for Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Motion of censure against the government tabled by Helene Laporte for Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Mathilde Panot during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Mathilde Panot during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Mathilde Panot during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Marine Le Pen during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Marine Le Pen during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Speech by French Prime minister Sebastien Lecornu during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Marine Le Pen during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Marine Le Pen during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Illustration during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Illustration of the red bench at the National Assembly during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Motion of Censure Against the Government at The National Assembly - Paris

Illustration during the motion of censure tabled by Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen at the National Assembly on January 14, 2026. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM