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China: Monkey Snatches Man’s Snacks at Guizhou Temple

On November 28, in Guizhou, China, a video captured a monkey jumping onto a table at a temple to steal a man's snacks. The man attempted to chase the animal, but the monkey fled quickly with the loot.

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China: Greedy Hamster Tries to Swallow Oversized Snack in Sichuan

On December 15, 2023, in Sichuan, a pet owner captured a hilarious yet shocking moment as their golden hamster tried to swallow a tube-shaped snack nearly bigger than its body. The hamster pushed the food deeper and deeper into its cheek pouches until most of it disappeared. Alarmed, the owner quickly pulled it out, but the hamster still looked eager to continue eating, its cheeks bulging comically. Chinese viewers laughed at the greedy rodent’s determination, joking that “this hamster clearly doesn’t know its limits.

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Intelligent Sorting Warehouse for Express Delivery

The circular intelligent cross type sorting system operates at high speed, and packages are quickly circulated on the conveyor belt. Six sided scanning and AI recognition intelligent sorting are used to quickly enter the sending process. The packages are delivered to the No. 3 express intelligent sorting warehouse in JD 5G Zero Carbon Intelligent Logistics Industrial Park, Linze County (Danxia), Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 9, 2025.

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China: Mouse Forced Out by Water Trick in Hubei

On June 23, 2025, in Hubei, central China, a man used an unusual method to catch a mouse hiding in a dorm drain. He poured bottles of water into the pipe until a small soaked mouse crawled out, shivering. The man quickly grabbed it by the ears as it wriggled in panic. He explained that the dorm door had been left open, allowing the rodent to sneak in and hide. Chinese viewers praised his persistence — and bravery.

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China: Clever Cat Learns to Ring Bell Using Its Own Tail

A clever cat in Shandong, China, amazed viewers after learning a unique trick: repeatedly tapping a small bell with its tail when its owner demonstrated the action. The intelligent pet quickly became an instant hit online.

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China: Qingdao Cat Goes Viral for Adorable “Beckoning” at Café Counter

On November 21, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, a tabby cat at the “One Tree Cat Life” café stood on the counter and rhythmically moved its front paws, as if politely bowing. Glancing at the camera with wide, pleading eyes, the gesture was irresistibly cute. Chinese netizens joked, “The owner couldn’t afford a Maneki-neko, so the real cat took over!” The video quickly went viral as a symbol of good luck.

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China: Tigress Carries Cub Back to Safety in Henan

On July 19, 2025, in Puyang, Henan, a tiny tiger cub — not even a month old — crawled out of its enclosure to drink water. Before it could take a second sip, a tigress quickly appeared, eyes sharp with concern. She gently picked up the cub in her mouth and carried it back into the cage to keep it safe.

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China: Cat Walks on Front Legs After Losing Use of Hind Legs

In Xinjiang, China, on November 8, a cat that lost the use of its hind legs was filmed walking entirely on its front legs, quickly reaching its bed. Netizens praised its resilience, calling it “a true fighter who never gave up.”

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Brazil: Fire Forces Evacuation at COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém 2

Attendees were forced to evacuate a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, after a fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a generator failure or short circuit. The fire was contained quickly, though 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the affected "Blue Zone" was temporarily closed.

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US: 2 Injured, Electrical Fire in Washington D.C. Capitol Subway Tunnel 2

A small electrical fire broke out in the subway between the Rayburn House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, November 20, prompting road closures. The fire was quickly extinguished, and two Capitol Police officers were hospitalized for treatment.

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US: 2 Injured, Electrical Fire in Washington D.C. Capitol Subway Tunnel

A small electrical fire broke out in the subway between the Rayburn House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, November 20, prompting road closures. The fire was quickly extinguished, and two Capitol Police officers were hospitalized for treatment.

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Brazil: Fire Forces Evacuation at COP30 UN Climate Summit in Belém

Attendees were forced to evacuate a pavilion at the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, on Thursday, November 20, after a fire broke out, believed to have been sparked by a generator failure or short circuit. The fire was contained quickly, though 13 people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the affected "Blue Zone" was temporarily closed.

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China: Lively Penguin Delights Visitors with Sharp Dive at Marine Park

On September 18, 2025, in Jiangsu, located in eastern China, a lively penguin delighted visitors at a marine park. It dove sharply into the water, darted across the pool, and quickly returned to the edge.

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China: Rescued Owl Returns to Man, Reluctant to Leave Rescuer

A video from Tangshan, Hebei, captured a wildlife rescue worker attempting to release a small owl back into nature on October 15, 2025. The bird flew briefly but quickly returned to perch near its rescuer, gazing at him with large eyes as if reluctant to part.

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China: Sharp Cloud Boundary Moves Quickly Across Hubei Sky

On November 12, 2025, in Hubei, the video captured the cold front moving overhead, with dense clouds on one side and bright blue sky on the other, creating a boundary that looked as if the sky had been cut open.

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China: Pet Parrot Saved From Toilet, Given Improvised Bath Instead

On October 24, 2025, in Guangxi, a woman discovered her green parrot falling into a squat toilet. Startled, she quickly used a pair of chopsticks to lift the bird out. She then placed the parrot into a plastic water scoop, allowing it to continue washing safely.

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Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Outpatient Center For the Poor At The Vatican

Pope Leo XIV inaugurates the San Martino Outpatient Clinic for the poor located beneath St. Peter’s Colonnade at the Vatican on November 14, 2025. The opening of the Apostolic Almoner’s new facility under the Colonnade of St Peter's Basilica expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose the most common illnesses affecting people living on the streets. This came just ten years after the opening of the ‘Mother of Mercy’ Clinic and ahead of the World Day of the Poor.

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Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Outpatient Center For the Poor At The Vatican

Pope Leo XIV and Papal Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (L) inaugurate the San Martino Outpatient Clinic for the poor located beneath St. Peter’s Colonnade at the Vatican on November 14, 2025. The opening of the Apostolic Almoner’s new facility under the Colonnade of St Peter's Basilica expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose the most common illnesses affecting people living on the streets. This came just ten years after the opening of the ‘Mother of Mercy’ Clinic and ahead of the World Day of the Poor. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Outpatient Center For the Poor At The Vatican

Pope Leo XIV and Papal Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (L) inaugurate the San Martino Outpatient Clinic for the poor located beneath St. Peter’s Colonnade at the Vatican on November 14, 2025. The opening of the Apostolic Almoner’s new facility under the Colonnade of St Peter's Basilica expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose the most common illnesses affecting people living on the streets. This came just ten years after the opening of the ‘Mother of Mercy’ Clinic and ahead of the World Day of the Poor. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Outpatient Center For the Poor At The Vatican

Pope Leo XIV and Papal Almoner Cardinal Konrad Krajewski (2nd from R) inaugurate the San Martino Outpatient Clinic for the poor located beneath St. Peter’s Colonnade at the Vatican on November 14, 2025. The opening of the Apostolic Almoner’s new facility under the Colonnade of St Peter's Basilica expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose the most common illnesses affecting people living on the streets. This came just ten years after the opening of the ‘Mother of Mercy’ Clinic and ahead of the World Day of the Poor. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Maritime Patrol Rescues Dog After It Falls Into River in Jiangsu

On November 10, 2025, in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, a video captured a small dog struggling in a river after slipping from a boat. The footage showed the anxious boat owner attempting two separate rescues but failing each time as the dog drifted farther away. A maritime patrol vessel happened to be navigating nearby and quickly noticed the distress. The crew immediately maneuvered closer and used equipment to bring the frightened dog safely aboard.

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China: Man Catches Falling Baby Just in Time at Anhui Restaurant

On November 6, 2025, in Lu’an, Anhui, surveillance footage captured a startling scene at a local restaurant when the owner’s infant suddenly leaned forward in a stroller, causing it to tip over. A man quickly rushed forward and caught the baby just in time, preventing a serious fall.

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China: Drone Rescues Stranded Fisherman From Rising River in Zhejiang

On October 13, in Lishui, Zhejiang, a video captured a man fishing when the river’s water level suddenly surged, leaving him stranded in the middle of the current. Chen, a local drone operator, quickly responded by deploying a crop-spraying drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms. The footage showed the drone hovering above the river and lowering a rope for the man to grab before airlifting him to the riverbank in just two minutes.This is the tense moment that a drone pilot in China used an agricultural drone to save a fisherman trapped by a sudden flash flood.

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China: Car Catches Fire on Chengdu Street; Bystanders Rush to Help

On October 24, 2025, a car traveling along a city street in Chengdu, Sichuan, suddenly burst into flames from its undercarriage, sending thick smoke billowing from the vehicle. Nearby pedestrians quickly rushed to help.

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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: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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China: Two Ducks Give Puppy Beak “Massage” in Zhanjiang, Guangdong

On October 8, 2025, in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, a video captured two black ducks gently pecking a small yellow puppy’s fur and ears. The puppy stayed calm, seeming to enjoy the “massage.” The lighthearted scene quickly went viral, with viewers joking that the ducks were giving the happiest spa treatment ever.

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China: Sinkhole Opens Suddenly Beneath Man’s Feet in Sichuan

On October 13, 2025, in Bazhong, Sichuan, a video captured the alarming moment when a Chinese man fell into a sinkhole that suddenly opened beneath him while he was hanging laundry in his courtyard. Startled by the sudden drop, the man quickly climbed out of the hole, escaping without major injuries.

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President Trump At Lunch With Republican Senators In The Rose Garden - DC

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, from left, Senator John Barrasso, a Republican from Wyoming, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia, Senator James Lankford, a Republican of Oklahoma, and Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, arrive to speak to members of the media following a lunch in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. Trump urged Senate Republicans to hold the line as the US government shutdown extended into its 21st day, warning Democrats that they would bear the political fallout for the impasse if they did not vote quickly to approve funding. Photo by Allison Robbert/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lu County, Sichuan

On October 12, 2025, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Lu County, Sichuan, causing buildings to shake violently. Emergency teams were quickly dispatched, while the quake’s effects lasted several seconds.

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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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France: Street Sweeper Fire Leads to Explosion at Paris Cemetery

On Wednesday morning, October 15, at around 10:40 am, a fire broke out inside Montparnasse Cemetery (14th arrondissement) in Paris, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky. While the fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported, the incident was significant enough that some witnesses described hearing an explosion.

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China: Woman Saves Husband From Electrocution Using Bucket of Oil

A woman in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, saved her husband from being electrocuted on September 25, 2025, after he accidentally touched a live electrical line while checking the line. Acting quickly, she grabbed a bucket of oil and threw it at the wire to break the electric current.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2025 - In the air ground collaborative training, assault team members quickly rope down and land to occupy the high ground, Fujian Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 11, 2025 - In the air ground collaborative training, assault team members quickly rope down and land to occupy the high ground, Fujian Province, China on October 11, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - In air-ground coordinated training, commandos quickly rope down into the water. Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - In air-ground coordinated training, commandos quickly rope down into the water. Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - In air-ground coordinated training, commandos quickly rope down into the water. Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - In the air ground collaborative training, the assault team quickly boarded the plane, Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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Air-Ground Collaborative training

ZHANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 10, 2025 - In the air ground collaborative training, the assault team quickly boarded the plane, Fujian Province, China on October 10, 2025.

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China: Massive Landslide at Yuntai Mountain in Henan

A group of Chinese tourists witnessed a massive landslide at Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo, Henan, on October 5, sending clouds of dust into the air as rocks tumbled down the slope. Large rocks broke loose and rolled down the mountain, creating a thick cloud of dust that quickly blanketed the area.

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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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China: Owner Uses Straw to Help Lizard Shed Skin in Unique Way

A video filmed in Guangdong, China, on August 26, 2025, captured a lizard undergoing a unique shedding process assisted by its owner. The owner used a straw to gently blow air under the lizard's old skin, causing the white translucent layer to quickly inflate

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China: Truck Collides With Car After Wrong-Lane Turn in Liaoning

On August 20, 2025, in Liaoning, a large orange truck drove into the wrong traffic lane while making a turn and collided with a white car. A second Volkswagen behind them quickly drove away, only to circle back and return to the same spot before restarting and leaving again.

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China: Strong Typhoon Winds Blow Away Man’s Slipper in Zhuhai, Guangdong

On September 23, 2025, in Zhuhai, located in southern China’s Guangdong province, a video captured a person stepping outside to test the typhoon’s strength. As soon as he lifted a foot, his slipper was blown far away by the powerful wind. The person quickly chased after it, but the slipper “ran” faster than its owner.

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UK: Fire Forces Evacuation, Delays Flights at London Stansted Airport

A small fire broke out at the Escape Lounge in London Stansted Airport at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, producing smoke that forced the temporary closure of the security area and the evacuation of nearby passengers. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Security reopened around 6 a.m., but significant delays occurred as passengers were unable to reach their flights on time.

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China: Tabby Cat Gets Head Stuck in Owner’s Winter Coat

On December 8, 2022, in Guangxi, China, a tabby cat crawled into its owner’s thick winter coat through the collar and got its head stuck in the sleeve’s cuff. The owner quickly freed the cat by stretching the sleeve open.

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China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

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China: Dog Rescued After Being Trapped in Elevator in Anhui

On August 28, 2025, a shocking accident occurred in a residential building in Anhui Province, eastern China. As the elevator doors opened, a pet dog entered, but its elderly owner either deliberately stayed behind or failed to get on in time, leaving the dog alone inside as the doors closed. As the elevator descended, the dog's leash became caught in the door, pulling it upward and leaving the dog dangling from the ceiling in a dangerous position. A man and woman waiting on the next floor quickly rescued the dog when the elevator doors opened.

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China: Girl Saves Her Younger Sister as Electric Car Crashes Into Home in Henan

On June 2, 2025, in Henan, China, an electric vehicle crashed through a glass door into a living room. A girl quickly lifted her younger sister to safety before the vehicle hit the wall.