China: Woman Knocked Over by Flying Metal Sheet in Strong Winds

This tense moment shows a woman being knocked over by a metal sheet blown by strong winds. On May 9, 2025, in Luoyang, Henan, a video captured a restaurant worker standing on a loose metal sheet to prevent it from flying away and potentially hurting others. However, the wind lifted the sheet and sent her tumbling to the ground, resulting in a knee injury. The video ends with the woman lying on the ground in pain as a bystander rushes over to help her.

Smart helmets help increase safety for construction workers in China

STORY: Smart helmets help increase safety for construction workers in China DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction workers wearing safety helmet with built-in smart chips STORYLINE: A new safety helmet with built-in smart chips has been protecting more and more construction workers in China. The helmet is equipped with automated hazard detection devices and will notify workers of possible danger. It also has an SOS button for users to send out distress signals and take safety precautions during emergencies. Each chip in the helmet can help identify the location of each worker on the construction site, offering real-time updates for construction management and safety guidance. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection

STORY: Oceans Conservation Namibia boosts awareness on marine animals protection DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: SWAKOPMUND, Namibia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ocean Conservation Namibia saving the seals STORYLINE: In aquatic ecosystems, there is a diversity and variety of wildlife. However, in recent times, the use of plastic bags has caused a hazard for wildlife, creating a topic of concern surrounding the safety of marine animals. Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a private initiative started in 2020 comprising a team of seven volunteers. Their aim is to rescue seals from entanglement caused by ocean rubbish and plastic pollution, particularly discarded fishing lines and ghost nets. The team's daily duties range from rescue patrols, administration, social media management, fundraising, correspondence, maintenance, and educational outreach. OCN has various social media channels, including a YouTube channel with nearly 900,000 subscribers and a TikTok account