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China: Group of Cats Takes Turns Running on Moving Treadmill

On September 1, 2023, in Xuzhou, China, a group of cats took turns stepping onto a moving treadmill to run. After one cat jumped off, another would immediately climb onto the belt to continue the activity in sequence.

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Australia: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Leaves Widespread Destruction in Queensland

The slow-moving system swept across the Central Highlands and Coalfield regions on Monday, January 12. Wind gusts reached 113 km/h on Hamilton Island. Early estimates suggest that more than 48,000 livestock have perished in the floods, which continue to inundate vast areas of Queensland—stretching from the coast at Mackay, 1,000 kilometres west to Cloncurry, and north to Townsville and Cairns. Central Queensland is the latest region to feel the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, with Clermont recently enduring its heaviest rainfall in 110 years.

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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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US: Fast-Moving Snow Bands Prompt Snow Squall Warnings in Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service issued Snow Squall Warnings for several counties in Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 11, as fast-moving snow bands create hazardous whiteout conditions and treacherous travel.

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest Ends at Porte Maillot - Paris

Members of the Confédération Paysanne farmers union are forced by police to leave Paris’ ring road at Porte Maillot in western Paris, France, on January 9, 2026, ending a slow-moving tractor protest against the Mercosur trade deal and the French government’s handling of the nodular dermatitis (CND) epidemic. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Several Counties, WA

A cold weather system is moving through western Washington this week, bringing heavy snowfall of 2 to 4 feet to the mountains and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. In response to this major front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties, including King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM today, Thursday, January 8, as hazardous travel and whiteout conditions continue to impact mountain passes.

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China: Wild Tiger Seen Running on Highway Ahead of Moving Car in Jilin

On December 26, 2025, in Yanbian, Jilin, a wild young tiger was filmed running along a highway in front of a moving car.

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[Breaking News]Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

SANO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tea leaves scattered on a road in Sano in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 4, 2026. The tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on the road, causing drivers of vehicles behind it to lose control and leading to a multi-vehicle crash resulting in the death of one man. (Kyodo)

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Tea-leaf spill causes multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan, kills 1

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows tea leaves scattered on a road in Sano in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 4, 2026. The tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on the road, causing drivers of vehicles behind it to lose control and leading to a multi-vehicle crash resulting in the death of one man.

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China: Hen Perches on Car Hood in Bizarre Roadside Moment

On December 19, 2025, in Guangxi, southern China, a video captured a bizarre roadside moment when a hen suddenly landed on the hood of a moving car. The bird remained perched on the hood, peering through the windshield and appearing reluctant to fly away, as if unfamiliar with vehicles. The unexpected scene amused Chinese netizens, with some joking that the driver should take the “heaven-sent chicken” home.

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Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Photo taken at a ski resort in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 29, 2025, shows a moving walkway (L) where a fatal accident involving a 5-year-old boy occurred the previous day. The boy died after his right arm became trapped in the moving walkway.

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Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Photo taken at a ski resort in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025, shows a moving walkway where a fatal accident involving a 5-year-old boy occurred earlier in the day. The boy died after his right arm became trapped in the moving walkway.

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Fatal accident at ski resort in Hokkaido

Flowers and juice bottles are placed at the site of a fatal accident involving a 5-year-old boy at a ski resort in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 29, 2025. The boy died after his right arm became trapped in a moving walkway at the resort the previous day.

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China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

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China: Rat Crawls Onto Bed as Mother Sleeps Next to Baby

This video shows the moment a Chinese mother was startled awake when a rat crawled onto her bed as she slept beside her baby. In Jiangxi, China, the rat is seen moving along the headboard before the mother wakes up after being bitten and immediately checks on her child.

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US: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey 2

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

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US: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

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US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.

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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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US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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China: Tiger Chases, Bites Car During Self-Drive Safari Tour

Footage captured on December 7, 2025, in Sichuan, China, shows a encounter during a self-drive tour as a tiger sprints after a vehicle, repeatedly lunging and biting at the rear of the car inside the predator enclosure. The vehicle's driver maintained control and kept moving forward while the large carnivore pursued, despite no visible items on the car attracting the animal.

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

(251214) -- VANCOUVER, Dec. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual SantaCon event in Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 13, 2025. The annual event is held here on Saturday, with participants dressed as Santa Claus and other holiday characters moving at different locations and bringing a festive atmosphere and holiday cheer to the streets. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

(251214) -- VANCOUVER, Dec. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual SantaCon event in Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 13, 2025. The annual event is held here on Saturday, with participants dressed as Santa Claus and other holiday characters moving at different locations and bringing a festive atmosphere and holiday cheer to the streets. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

Marine One, with US President Donald Trump on board, approaches the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Intelligent Sorting Warehouse for Express Delivery

The staff is moving the incoming express packages to the intelligent sorting line in the JD 5G Zero Carbon Intelligent Logistics Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, on December 9, 2025.

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China: Weasel Pops Out of Moving Car’s Engine, Startles Shanghai Driver

This bizarre moment was captured on October 9, 2025, in Shanghai, China, when Mr. Peng spotted a weasel emerging from his car engine while driving on the highway. The yellow weasel briefly poked its head out from under the hood before slipping back inside about a minute later. Startled, Mr. Peng drove to a repair shop, where a mechanic opened the hood and found the animal lying calmly on top of the car’s refrigerator unit, as if it had made the engine its home.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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US: Fast-Moving Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Iowa

A fast-moving winter storm delivered heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to Iowa, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for most of the state on Saturday, December 6. The storm system affected the Midwest region, putting approximately 20 million people under winter weather alerts.

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers prevent protesters from moving toward Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Al Mawasi Storm Destroys Displaced Tents - Gaza

A group of people ride on the back of a cart moving through a flooded road in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis on November 25, 2025. Heavy rainfall and a strong weather front caused severe flooding across the area submerging roads, damaging tents, and disrupting movement for displaced families. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Al Mawasi Storm Destroys Displaced Tents - Gaza

A man pushes a moving stall through floodwater between makeshift tents in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis on November 25, 2025. Heavy rainfall and a strong weather front caused severe flooding across the area submerging roads, damaging tents, and disrupting movement for displaced families. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Al Mawasi Storm Destroys Displaced Tents - Gaza

A group of people ride on the back of a cart moving through a flooded road in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis on November 25, 2025. Heavy rainfall and a strong weather front caused severe flooding across the area submerging roads, damaging tents, and disrupting movement for displaced families. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Al Mawasi Storm Destroys Displaced Tents - Gaza

A man pushes a moving stall through floodwater between makeshift tents in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis on November 25, 2025. Heavy rainfall and a strong weather front caused severe flooding across the area submerging roads, damaging tents, and disrupting movement for displaced families. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Pref.

Photo taken in the early hours of Nov. 26, 2025, shows a giant Ferris wheel at the Expocity shopping mall and movie multiplex in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. About 20 people were rescued from the 123-meter-tall structure in the early hours of Nov. 26, after it stopped moving following a lightning strike in the late afternoon of Nov. 25.

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20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Pref.

People are wrapped in blankets after firefighters rescued them from a giant Ferris wheel at the Expocity shopping mall and movie multiplex in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, in the early hours of Nov. 26, 2025. About 20 people were trapped inside the 123-meter-tall structure when it stopped moving in the late afternoon of Nov. 25 following a lightning strike.

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20 rescued from giant Ferris wheel in Osaka Pref.

A crane carrying a firefighter approaches a giant Ferris wheel gondola to rescue people inside it at the Expocity shopping mall and movie multiplex in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, in the early hours of Nov. 26, 2025. About 20 people were rescued after the 123-meter-tall structure stopped moving in the late afternoon of Nov. 25 following a lightning strike.

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China: Shiba Inu Tries Swimming for First Time in Jiangxi River

On August 9, 2025, in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, a video captured a Shiba Inu entering the river for the first time. The dog wore a special life jacket, keeping its body afloat. It seemed nervous, barely moving as it tried to stay balanced on the water. The little Shiba appeared frightened but curious, needing more practice to swim confidently.

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.