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China: Traffic Officer Stops Cars to Help Kitten Cross Road in Qinghai

On November 24, 2025, in Qinghai, western China, a touching moment warmed the cold winter day. At an intersection, a traffic police officer noticed a tiny kitten trying to cross the zebra line. He slowed down the traffic and patiently waited as the kitten trotted behind him, safely making it to the other side. Only after confirming the kitten was out of danger did the officer signal the vehicles to proceed. Drivers and passersby were moved by his kindness, praising him online as “the warmest policeman in winter.”

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Accident involving a truck

Accident involving a truck

05.11.2025, Tallinn. A truck stopped on the side of the road sank into a ditch. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Accident involving a truck

Accident involving a truck

05.11.2025, Tallinn. A truck stopped on the side of the road sank into a ditch. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Accident involving a truck

Accident involving a truck

05.11.2025, Tallinn. A truck stopped on the side of the road sank into a ditch. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Accident involving a truck

Accident involving a truck

05.11.2025, Tallinn. A truck stopped on the side of the road sank into a ditch. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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al-Nuseirat Refugee Camp - Gaza

al-Nuseirat Refugee Camp - Gaza

This photo shows beach-side temporary shelters in the al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, on Sept. 30, 2025. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is tightening the siege around Gaza City "on the way to defeating Hamas." Israeli army spokesman Avichai Adraee announced on social media platform X on Wednesday that Al-Rasheed coastal road, the main route linking southern and northern Gaza, would be closed from noon, allowing only southward movement for those still in Gaza City. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Dashcam Captures Truck Crash on Expressway, Cargo Flies into Opposite Lane

Just after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, a medium-sized cargo truck collided with the central divider on the Tohoku Expressway in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, causing the gas cylinders it was carrying to fall and involved three vehicles traveling in the opposite lane. A dashcam in one of the vehicles on the opposite lane captured the accident, showing the truck kicking up a cloud of dust and its cargo flying across to the other side.

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France: Massive Tire Fire Sends Toxic Smoke Over Nice and Airport

Thick toxic smoke covered Nice’s west side and the airport overnight after a tire warehouse and several cars caught fire late Thursday, August 14. Around 80 firefighters responded, evacuating nearby residents and closing roads while battling the blaze, which was brought under control in the early hours. No injuries were reported, though residents described a strong, acrid smell and loud explosions.

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Los Angeles Demostrations on June 8 - LA

Los Angeles Demostrations on June 8 - LA

A man waves flag of Mexico on the side of the road as protesters continue anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. Protests erupted earlier on Friday when ICE Federal agents arrested immigrants in LA's fashion district, in a Home Depot parking lot, and several other locations. Photo by Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indus Water Treaty India and Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty India and Pakistan

Local people sit on the side of the road with the view of the river in the Gurez valley in Bandipora, India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, near India-Pakistan border on June 5, 2025. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

Dog Parking Spaces in Nanning

A row of "dog parking Spaces" appeared on one side of the wall of Qingshan North Road, Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China on May 27, 2025.

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Aftermath of Russian occupation of Maksymivka village in Mykolaiv region

Aftermath of Russian occupation of Maksymivka village in Mykolaiv region

Rusted parts of agricultural machinery lie on the side of the road in the village of Maksymivka, which was under Russian occupation from March 9 to November 11, 2022, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, on April 16, 2025 (Photo by Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform)

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US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 2

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

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US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Nail Household in Chongqing

Nail Household in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A residential courtyard stands in the middle of a road in Chongqing, China, February 18, 2025. According to the surrounding residents, the road started in 2024, at present, both sides of the road has been repaired, a shabby small yard stands in the middle of the road, the north side is a two-way eight lanes, the south side is a two-way seven lanes, the road traffic mark line has been drawn.

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Lebanese Civilians Face Israeli Soldier in Border Villages - Lebanon

Lebanese Civilians Face Israeli Soldier in Border Villages - Lebanon

The road leading to the village of Maroun al-Ras is blocked. On one side are Lebanese soldiers and civilians, and on the other, Israeli soldiers. Photo taken on December 28, 2023, in Maroun al-Ras, South Lebanon. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lebanese Civilians Face Israeli Soldier in Border Villages - Lebanon

Lebanese Civilians Face Israeli Soldier in Border Villages - Lebanon

The road leading to the village of Maroun al-Ras is blocked. On one side are Lebanese soldiers and civilians, and on the other, Israeli soldiers. Photo taken on December 28, 2023, in Maroun al-Ras, South Lebanon. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Intense Snowfall Causes Significant Snow Accumulation In Northern Prefectures 3

Snowfall intensified across northern Japan on Friday, January 17, rapidly increasing snow accumulation. Snow clouds affected not only the Japan Sea side, including Aomori and Akita Prefectures, but also the Pacific side, reaching areas like Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures, where some cities recorded the heaviest snowfall of the season.

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Japan: Intense Snowfall Causes Significant Snow Accumulation In Northern Prefectures

Snowfall intensified across northern Japan on Friday, January 17, rapidly increasing snow accumulation. Snow clouds affected not only the Japan Sea side, including Aomori and Akita Prefectures, but also the Pacific side, reaching areas like Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures, where some cities recorded the heaviest snowfall of the season.

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Japan: Intense Snowfall Causes Significant Snow Accumulation In Northern Prefectures 2

Snowfall intensified across northern Japan on Friday, January 17, rapidly increasing snow accumulation. Snow clouds affected not only the Japan Sea side, including Aomori and Akita Prefectures, but also the Pacific side, reaching areas like Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures, where some cities recorded the heaviest snowfall of the season.

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China Becomes The World's Largest Food Delivery Market

China Becomes The World's Largest Food Delivery Market

Food delivery workers wait for business by the side of a road in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025. According to the China Internet Network Information Center, the number of online food delivery users in China has reached 545 million.

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China Becomes The World's Largest Food Delivery Market

China Becomes The World's Largest Food Delivery Market

Food delivery workers wait for business by the side of a road in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025. According to the China Internet Network Information Center, the number of online food delivery users in China has reached 545 million.

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

Aftermath Of Los Angeles Wildfires

A burned vehicle remains on the side of the road in Southern California on January 10, 2025. The California wildfires have collectively scorched nearly 38,000 acres, with Governor Gavin Newsom describing them as among the most severe in U.S. history, and damages projected to exceed $135 billion. Photo by Sahab Zaribaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Turkeys Spotted Pecking By The Roadside Two Days Before Thanksgiving

A flock of turkeys was spotted on the side of the road in Ormond Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, November 26, just two days before Thanksgiving, casually strutting around and pecking without a care in the world—seemingly oblivious to the fact that they might be on the menu in a few days.

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Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic Waste Is Scattered On The Side Of A Road - Indonesia

Plastic waste is scattered on the side of a public road of Tanjung Balai Street in the Sunggal District area, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, Indonesia on October 24, 2024. Several residents living in the area feel disturbed by the negative impacts of the presence of wild waste. However, in contrast, when a resident proposed to the government to open a waste bank in several locations prone to plastic waste pollution and encouraged the birth of policies to make it easier for the public to comply with paying taxes with managed plastic waste, said Darun Nafis. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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