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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.

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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Illustration - Vin Gironde

Illustration - Vin Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33) SAINT-EMILION, TASTING WINE IN A VINERY, A MAN'S HAND IS POURING RED WINE INTO A GLASS WITH A CORKSCREW SET DOWN, LOT OF WINE BOTTLES IN THE BACKGROUND WITH SHADOWS Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2023-AERIAL PHOTO

(240105) -- BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows sparks pouring down as folk artists spray burning iron chips to shower sparks-like fireworks in Luanping County, north China's Hebei Province, July 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

(230814) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man performs tea pouring at Heming tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Heming tea house, first built in 1923, has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest tea houses in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. For people living in the city, walking into the Chengdu People's Park, sitting down at the Heming tea house, drinking tea, enjoying flowers and having ears cleaned, is a traditional way to enjoy life. Nowadays, the tea house has become a must-go destination for visitors to experience Chengdu-style life. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

(230814) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man performs tea pouring at Heming tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2023. Heming tea house, first built in 1923, has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest tea houses in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. For people living in the city, walking into the Chengdu People's Park, sitting down at the Heming tea house, drinking tea, enjoying flowers and having ears cleaned, is a traditional way to enjoy life. Nowadays, the tea house has become a must-go destination for visitors to experience Chengdu-style life. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

(230814) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man performs tea pouring at Heming tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2023. Heming tea house, first built in 1923, has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest tea houses in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. For people living in the city, walking into the Chengdu People's Park, sitting down at the Heming tea house, drinking tea, enjoying flowers and having ears cleaned, is a traditional way to enjoy life. Nowadays, the tea house has become a must-go destination for visitors to experience Chengdu-style life. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

(230814) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man performs tea pouring at Heming tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Heming tea house, first built in 1923, has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest tea houses in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. For people living in the city, walking into the Chengdu People's Park, sitting down at the Heming tea house, drinking tea, enjoying flowers and having ears cleaned, is a traditional way to enjoy life. Nowadays, the tea house has become a must-go destination for visitors to experience Chengdu-style life. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

(230814) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man performs tea pouring at Heming tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 7, 2023. Heming tea house, first built in 1923, has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest tea houses in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. For people living in the city, walking into the Chengdu People's Park, sitting down at the Heming tea house, drinking tea, enjoying flowers and having ears cleaned, is a traditional way to enjoy life. Nowadays, the tea house has become a must-go destination for visitors to experience Chengdu-style life. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-HEMING TEA HOUSE (CN)

(230814) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man performs tea pouring at Heming tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2023. Heming tea house, first built in 1923, has a history of 100 years and is one of the oldest tea houses in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. For people living in the city, walking into the Chengdu People's Park, sitting down at the Heming tea house, drinking tea, enjoying flowers and having ears cleaned, is a traditional way to enjoy life. Nowadays, the tea house has become a must-go destination for visitors to experience Chengdu-style life. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

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CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

(230706) -- CHENGDE, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows sparks pouring down as folk artists spray burning iron chips to shower sparks-like fireworks in Luanping County, north China's Hebei Province, July 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

(230706) -- CHENGDE, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows sparks pouring down as folk artists spray burning iron chips to shower sparks-like fireworks in Luanping County, north China's Hebei Province, July 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

(230706) -- CHENGDE, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows sparks pouring down as folk artists spray burning iron chips to shower sparks-like fireworks in Luanping County, north China's Hebei Province, July 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

CHINA-HEBEI-LUANPING-IRON SPARKS (CN)

(230706) -- CHENGDE, July 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows sparks pouring down as folk artists spray burning iron chips to shower sparks-like fireworks in Luanping County, north China's Hebei Province, July 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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