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China: Students Use Bamboo Pole and Mats to Rescue Stranded Kitten

On December 26, 2025, in Henan Province, located in central China, students rescued a kitten stranded on a platform between the second and third floors of a dormitory building. Several on the third floor used a long bamboo pole to gently nudge the kitten downward. Below, other students held several thick sports mats to catch the falling cat.

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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes in the floor exercise en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Koripallo: Miesten EM-kilpailut (-14.9)

Team Finland's player Sasu Salin helps Edon Maxhuni on the floor as Team Germany's players reacts during the basketball semi-final match between Germany and Finland at the FIBA Eurobasket 2025 tournament in Riga, Latvia on September 12, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Miesten EM-kilpailut (-14.9)

Finland's Edon Maxhuni on the floor during the FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinal match Finland vs. Georgia in Riga, Latvia on September 10, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Koripallo: Miesten EM-kilpailut (-14.9)

Lauri Markkanen of Finland on the floor after falling during the basketball FIBA EuroBasket 2025 group B match between Sweden and Finland in Tampere, Finland, on August 27, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (15TH DISTRICT). THE SKYTRAIN (SUBWAY LINE 6) ABOVE THE GRENELLE BOULEVARD. IN THE BACKGROUND: THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE EIFFEL TOWER Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Cardinals in the Clementine hall at the second floor of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican. - The Clementine Hall was established in the 16th century by Pope Clement VIII in honor of Pope Clement I, the third successor of St. Peter. The Clementine Hall is covered in Renaissance frescoes and valuable works of art. It is used by the pope as a reception room and in some cases, site of various ceremonies and rituals. The Clementine Hall is the chamber in which the body of the pope lies for private visitation by officials of the Vatican upon death. -The grandiose and solemn Apostolic Palace is a secretive place, forbidden to the public and jealously guarded by the Swiss Guard. It hosts the Holy See administration, the Church's spiritual authorities and before all, the apartments of the Pontiff Sovereign. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Swiss guards in the Clementine hall at the second floor of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican on November 28, 2002. - The Clementine Hall was established in the 16th century by Pope Clement VIII in honor of Pope Clement I, the third successor of St. Peter. The Clementine Hall is covered in Renaissance frescoes and valuable works of art. It is used by the pope as a reception room and in some cases, site of various ceremonies and rituals. The Clementine Hall is the chamber in which the body of the pope lies for private visitation by officials of the Vatican upon death. -The grandiose and solemn Apostolic Palace is a secretive place, forbidden to the public and jealously guarded by the Swiss Guard. It hosts the Holy See administration, the Church's spiritual authorities and before all, the apartments of the Pontiff Sovereign. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Swiss guards in the Clementine hall at the second floor of the Apostolic Palace, Vatican on November 28, 2002. - The Clementine Hall was established in the 16th century by Pope Clement VIII in honor of Pope Clement I, the third successor of St. Peter. The Clementine Hall is covered in Renaissance frescoes and valuable works of art. It is used by the pope as a reception room and in some cases, site of various ceremonies and rituals. The Clementine Hall is the chamber in which the body of the pope lies for private visitation by officials of the Vatican upon death. -The grandiose and solemn Apostolic Palace is a secretive place, forbidden to the public and jealously guarded by the Swiss Guard. It hosts the Holy See administration, the Church's spiritual authorities and before all, the apartments of the Pontiff Sovereign. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A person lights a candle during a tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, at Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A person places a candle in a tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, at Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A person places a photograph at a tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, at Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

Dozens of people during a tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, at Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

Several people during a tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne - Madrid

A tribute in memory of singer Liam Payne, in the Plaza de Santa Ana, on October 20, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). Liam Payne was a British singer and songwriter, who was part of the group One Direction between 2010 and 2016. He died last October 16 at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Photo by Diego Radamés / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Argentina: Fans Gather Outside Buenos Aires Hotel After Liam Payne’s Death 2

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening, October 16. Dozens of fans gathered outside the hotel following the tragic incident.

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Argentina: Fans Gather Outside Buenos Aires Hotel After Liam Payne’s Death

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening, October 16. Dozens of fans gathered outside the hotel following the tragic incident.

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Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during official state visit to Finland

Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Finland Alexander Stubb (not in pic) during the delegations discussions in the 3rd floor Salon at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on September 4, 2024. Emir of Qatar is on a two-day official state visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during official state visit to Finland

Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Finland Alexander Stubb (not in pic) during the delegations discussions in the 3rd floor Salon at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on September 4, 2024. Emir of Qatar is on a two-day official state visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during official state visit to Finland

Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Finland Alexander Stubb (not in pic) during the delegations discussions in the 3rd floor Salon at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on September 4, 2024. Emir of Qatar is on a two-day official state visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during official state visit to Finland

Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of Finland Alexander Stubb (not in pic) during the delegations discussions in the 3rd floor Salon at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on September 4, 2024. Emir of Qatar is on a two-day official state visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during official state visit to Finland

Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (2nd right) and President of Finland Alexander Stubb (not in pic) during the delegations discussions in the 3rd floor Salon at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on September 4, 2024. Emir of Qatar is on a two-day official state visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during official state visit to Finland

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (3rd left) and Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (opposite side) during the delegations discussions in the 3rd floor Salon at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on September 4, 2024. Emir of Qatar is on a two-day official state visit to Finland. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Brave Child Calmly Handles And Survives Sudden Elevator Malfunction

On June 11, 2024, in Chongqing, an 11-year-old boy Yuanyuan experienced a terrifying elevator malfunction that caused the elevator to plummet from the ninth floor to the third sub-basement level. Despite the fear-inducing situation, the child remained composed, frantically pressing buttons to try and stabilize the situation. Then he half squatted, clinging his hands to the wall tightly. Because the child usually enjoys watching documentaries and may have picked up some knowledge, he remained calm and carried out self-rescue during the more than one minute he was trapped. Once home safely, the ordeal's impact hit, and the child burst into tears, according to his mother.

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