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China: Massive Rodent Roams Fearlessly on Yulin Street

On December 6, 2025, in Yulin, Guangxi, a large black rodent — nearly the size of a small cat — was filmed calmly roaming among scattered chairs, sniffing the ground without any fear of people. Chinese netizens identified the animal as a coypu, a species commonly seen on roads in southern China.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Object Spotted Spinning in Circles Above Yichang

On March 29, 2026, residents in Yichang, Hubei, witnessed a mysterious glowing object spinning and shifting colors in the night sky, sparking curiosity and speculation. The luminous object was seen hovering high above the city, circling continuously while changing colors from bright white to shades of blue and red.

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China: Swimming Coach Dives In to Save Drowning Woman at Beijing Pool in Seconds

This is the tense moment that a Chinese swimming coach reacted within seconds to rescue a drowning woman at a swimming pool in Beijing, preventing a potential tragedy. On March 21, 2026, in Beijing, China, the video captured a young woman was seen struggling in the water after accidentally getting into distress. As panic spread and calls for help echoed around the pool, swimming coach Mr. Song immediately noticed the situation. Without hesitation, he jumped into the pool and swam rapidly toward the victim. The footage showed him reaching the woman quickly, securing her, and guiding her safely back to the poolside while others watched anxiously. His swift judgment and decisive action were believed to have prevented the situation from escalating into a fatal incident. The video ended with the woman regaining her footing in the pool, standing steadily in the water and out of immediate danger.

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China: Robot Dog Frightens Golden Retriever Into Hiding in Wuhan

On March 24, 2026, in Wuhan, located in central China’s Hubei province, a video recorded a robot dog encountering a golden retriever outdoors. As soon as the machine noticed the real dog, it moved excitedly and took on a posture that looked like it wanted to challenge it. The golden retriever had apparently never seen such a machine before. Faced with the robot dog’s movements and sounds, it quickly jumped into nearby bushes and stayed hidden. The robot dog remained outside waiting, while the retriever did not dare come back out. It only peered from behind the grass and kept its distance from the machine.

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UK: Building Collapses in Oldham, Prompting Emergency Response

Emergency services responded to a building collapse in Oldham, Greater Manchester on Tuesday, March 24, with multiple vehicles seen gathering outside the scene. Five people were injured in the incident.

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China: Man Casually Strolls Down Street With Large Dog Balanced on His Head

This is the eye-catching moment that a Chinese man was seen casually walking with a large dog standing steadily on top of his head in a street scene that left passersby stunned. On February 26, 2026, in Weinan, Shaanxi, the video captured a man strolling along a street while a full-sized dog stood firmly on his head. The dog appeared calm and balanced, maintaining its position without slipping as the man walked at a steady pace. Pedestrians nearby slowed down and turned to watch the striking sight, some visibly surprised by the man’s composure and the animal’s stability. The man did not seem bothered by the attention and continued moving forward as if it were a routine occurrence. The video ended with the man continuing down the street with the dog still balanced securely on his head.

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China: Carp Battles Fast-Moving Currents at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou

A carp was filmed swimming fiercely against fast-moving currents in Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, March 16. The fish was seen repeatedly beating its tail as it pushed forward against the rushing water.

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Scene from Tehran

A mural of the sailors killed in the sinking of an Iranian warship by the U.S. military is seen in Tehran on March 20, 2026.

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Scene from Tehran

A mural of the sailors killed in the sinking of an Iranian warship by the U.S. military is seen in Tehran on March 20, 2026.

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China: Fearless Hamsters Turn Young Crocodile’s Mouth Into Playground

This is the bizarre moment that a pair of hamsters were seen playing inside a young crocodile’s mouth, forming an unlikely cross-species bond in China. On February 20, 2026, in Hunan, China, the video captured two small hamsters fearlessly climbing in and out of a young crocodile’s open jaws. Rather than showing aggression, the reptile appeared calm and tolerant, allowing the tiny rodents to explore its mouth as if it were a playground. The hamsters moved freely, pausing occasionally before darting around again, while the crocodile remained still, seemingly treating them as companions rather than prey. The unusual interaction created a striking contrast between predator instincts and gentle behavior. The video ended with the hamsters still playfully lingering around the crocodile’s mouth as the reptile stayed relaxed and motionless.

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China: Sudden Dust Devil Tears Through Farmland in Liaoning

This is the terrifying moment that a Chinese man experienced a sudden dust devil while working on farmland, as strong winds swept across the field and shook his tractor. On March 17, 2026, in Liaoning, China, the video captured a farmer sitting on a tractor as a powerful dust devil formed nearby and moved rapidly across the farmland. The swirling winds stirred up dust and debris, reducing visibility and creating a chaotic scene. Despite the danger, the man remained on the tractor, holding steady as the violent gusts whipped around him. The intensity of the wind could be seen in the way the surrounding crops bent sharply and loose soil spiraled into the air, highlighting the force of the natural phenomenon. The video ended with the dust devil drifting further across the field, leaving behind scattered dust as the winds slowly subsided.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

MILAN, Italy, March 16 Kyodo - A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Milan. (Kyodo)

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US: Powerful Kona Storm Batters Hawaii With Record Rainfall and Hurricane-Force Winds

A powerful Kona Low battered Hawaii with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds, causing widespread flooding, landslides, road closures, and power outages. The storm brought record-breaking rainfall to the state from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

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US: Record Kona Storm Triggers Flooding and Power Outages in Hawaii

A slow-moving kona low brought record-breaking rainfall to Hawaii from March 10–15, with Maui seeing up to 46 inches of precipitation. Residents described it as the worst storm they had ever seen, enduring roughly 72 hours without power, leaking roofs, and flooded streets. Oahu also recorded over 19 inches of rainfall in multiple locations.

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Lebanon: Smoke Rises From Bachoura, Beirut as Israeli Strikes Reported

Israeli airstrikes were reported in Beirut on Wednesday morning, March 18. This video captures smoke rising from the Bachoura neighborhood at around 5:30 a.m., seen from Clemenceau.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (L) and Paralympic mascot Milo are seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (L) and Paralympic mascot Milo are seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Three Agitos Paralympic symbol is seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Milan.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Milan.

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