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China: Wild Giant Panda Stuns Tourists After Walking in Front of Sightseeing Bus

A group of Chinese tourists screamed with excitement after unexpectedly spotting a wild giant panda while riding a sightseeing bus. Filmed on February 24, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video shows a rare close encounter at the Labagou scenic area on Erlang Mountain in Tianquan County. As the bus traveled along a mountain road, the panda appeared by the roadside and calmly walked along the forested slope. Passengers quickly noticed it and reacted with joy and disbelief. The panda briefly paused near the road before disappearing into the trees. The driver, Wang Wenbo, said he had been working at the scenic area for just over 20 days and was surprised to witness such a close sighting. The clip ends as the panda fades into the dense woodland and the bus continues on its way.

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China: Narrow Mountain Road Close Call as Truck Strikes Pickup in Fujian

On September 3, 2022, in Fujian, southeastern China, a driver captured a tense moment on a narrow mountain road. A small truck was improperly stopped in the opposite lane when a large truck approached from behind it, leaving little room to pass. The truck continued toward the filmer’s vehicle, prompting the driver to quickly reverse to avoid a collision. The large truck then struck the smaller pickup as it passed by. The filmer later said they took a deep breath after realizing how close the situation had been.

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US: Avalanches Hit Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Injure Skiers and Close State Road

A backcountry avalanche struck Big Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday morning, February 21, prompting a search and rescue response and the closure of State Route 190, causing major traffic disruptions. Two skiers were buried in a separate slide the same day and suffered critical and serious injuries, while another avalanche later injured one person. After heavy snowfall created unstable snowpack, more than 50 avalanches have been reported across northern Utah in 48 hours, and officials warn of extremely dangerous conditions.

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

Israeli soldiers and construction equipment block a road during a demolition operation in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

Israeli soldiers and construction equipment block a road during a demolition operation in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

Israeli soldiers and construction equipment block a road during a demolition operation in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Truck Swerves Out of Control During Rainstorm, Narrowly Misses Car

A truck lost control and fishtailed on a rain-soaked road in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on July 26, 2025, narrowly missing a nearby car. The sedan swerved just in time to avoid a crash. The truck driver later apologized, urging caution in wet conditions.

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Palestinians watch as bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Israeli forces check the IDs of media members who covered the scene where they demolished a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Palestinians watch as bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Palestinians watch as bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Israeli forces check the IDs of media members who covered the scene where they demolished a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Palestinians watch as bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Destroys Palestinain House - West Bank

Bulldozers of Israeli forces demolish a three-story Palestinian house that sheltered 10 people, under the pretext of building without a zoning permit in an area classified as C and close to the bypass road in the village of Marah Ma'ala, south of Bethlehem, West Bank, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Turkiye

Handout photo - The Chair of the NATO Military Committee (CMC), Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, visited Turkiye, upon the invitation of the Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Metin Gurak. During his engagements with General Metin Gurak, the discussions focused on the road to the NATO Summit in The Hague, next week. Among other priorities, Admiral Cavo Dragone underscored in particular the importance for Allies to invest more in deterrence and defence. The CMC also praised Turkiye's significant contributions within the Alliance, highlighting the country’s support and participation in NATO missions and exercise activities. Turkiye devotes more than 2 percent of its GDP in defence, and is channeling significant investment into its defence industrial base, working in close conjunction with countries across Europe and the United States. While in Ankara, the Chair paid his respects to the memory of Turkiye's fallen soldiers, by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony in Anıtkabir. In addition, he took th

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. ISERE (38) NAPOLEON ROAD. LAFFREY WAS THE PLACE, ON MARCH 7TH 1815, OF A NAPOLEON MEETING, RETURNING FROM ELBA ISLAND, AND THE ROYALIST ARMY. THE SITE KNOWN AS THE PRAIRIE FOLLOWING THE MEETING. NAPOLEON EQUESTRIAN STATUE OVERLOOKING THE LAKE, COMMEMORATES THIS EVENT Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. ISERE (38) NAPOLEON ROAD. LAFFREY WAS THE PLACE, ON MARCH 7TH 1815, OF A NAPOLEON MEETING, RETURNING FROM ELBA ISLAND, AND THE ROYALIST ARMY. THE SITE KNOWN AS THE PRAIRIE FOLLOWING THE MEETING. NAPOLEON EQUESTRIAN STATUE OVERLOOKING THE LAKE, COMMEMORATES THIS EVENT Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Vin Champagne

FRANCE. MARNE (51) THE ROAD OF CHAMPAGNE. WINE HARVEST: THE CHARDONNAY Photo by Pascal Stritt/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli army demolishes industrial facilities and electrical network - West Bank

Israeli military vehicles move along a road near agricultural lands close to the apartheid wall in the village of Ithna, west of Hebron, on February 4, 2025. The Israeli army arrests a young Palestinian during the process of demolishing a number of industrial facilities, leveling lands, and cutting the electrical network in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli army demolishes industrial facilities and electrical network - West Bank

Israeli military vehicles move along a road near agricultural lands close to the apartheid wall in the village of Ithna, west of Hebron, on February 4, 2025. The Israeli army arrests a young Palestinian during the process of demolishing a number of industrial facilities, leveling lands, and cutting the electrical network in the area. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon

A building reduced to rubble following an Israeli airstrike close to the road from Saida to Jazzing in the mountains of southern Lebanon. Photo by Oliver Marsden/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon

The destruction left following an Israeli airstrike on a building close to the road from Saida to Jazzing in the mountains of southern Lebanon. Photo by Oliver Marsden/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Evacuations Ordered As Borel Fire Rages In Kern County, CA 2

The Borel Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Wednesday, July 24, along Highway 178 east of Bakersfield in Kern County, California, burned more than 31,000 acres as of Saturday. The fire forced evacuations and road closures in the surrounding area and destroyed multiple homes and other structures in Havilah.

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US: Level 2 Evacuations Issued As Upper Cemetery Fire Sparks In Spokane

The Upper Cemetery Fire, previously called the Hills Fire, sparked near Greenwood Memorial Terrace in the Spokane Palisades Park area on Friday, July 26. The fire burned 90 acres, threatening more than 500 structures within hours, and level 2 evacuations were in place.

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US: Evacuations Ordered As Borel Fire Rages In Kern County, CA

The Borel Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Wednesday, July 24, along Highway 178 east of Bakersfield in Kern County, California, burned more than 31,000 acres as of Saturday. The fire forced evacuations and road closures in the surrounding area and destroyed multiple homes and other structures in Havilah.

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China: Ultra-Localized Rain Amazes Onlookers In Mianyang, Sichuan

Ultra-localized rain was observed in a housing estate in Mianyang, Sichuan on July 7, 2024. The rain only fell on a small portion of a street while the surrounding area remained dry. Ms. Yang was walking on the road when she unexpectedly encountered the rain. At first, she thought that nearby residents were pouring water from a building above. However, she soon realized that the rain was actually a localized phenomenon after she looked up, as she wasn't close to any buildings.

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China: Dog In Guilin Saved After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters After Ignoring Owner’s Plea To Stay Put

A dog that ignored its owner's warning not to cross a road bridge was swept by floodwaters in Guilin, Guangxi on June 17 while another dog obediently looked after the owner's belongings on the other side of the road. Luckily, the dog managed to get close to the river bank and was rescued by its owner. Southern Fujian and Guangxi provinces experienced landslides and flooding due to heavy rains.

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U.S.-installed pier in Gaza starts receiving aid: sources

STORY: U.S.-installed pier in Gaza starts receiving aid: sources SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: GAZA CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the temporary floating pier 2. various of Gaza Strip receiving humanitarian aid items STORYLINE: A temporary floating pier built by the United States in the Gaza Strip started receiving humanitarian aid items on Friday. Palestinian security sources said smaller boats offloaded the aid from a huge U.S. ship floating off the coast and transited them to the pier. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, added that dozens of Palestinian trucks were awaiting on the coastal road to be loaded with humanitarian aid to transport it to UN warehouses in the coastal enclave. The pier was placed as several land crossings serving as a crucial entry for aid remained close since Israel took control of the southernmost Rafah area of the enclave and heightened strikes on Gaza. Xinhua News Agency correspondents repo

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Serbian experts expect further cultural, digital cooperation with China

STORY: Serbian experts expect further cultural, digital cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Serbia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOJAN LALIC, Director, Institute for BRI Studies in Belgrade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JELENA MARKOVIC, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BOJAN LALIC, Director, Institute for BRI Studies in Belgrade "Cultural exchange is very important, and that is something that we are nurturing from the very beginning of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). We are geographically far away, but we are very close. We want to discuss different stories about culture. Every opportunity we can learn more from each other is great for us. And it's very important for us also, it's a digital "Silk Road," very important thing, very meaningful for the development in the future, because Serbia is trying to be a high-tech country with AI development and so

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