China: Cheeky Spider Monkey Meets Its Match During Tourist Encounter at Shanghai Zoo

On May 14, 2026, at Shanghai Wild Animal Zoo, a spider monkey named Doudou repeatedly grabbed a tourist's hair and arm during an encounter. When the visitor gently held the monkey still, it froze with a stunned expression. After being released, the monkey clung to the tourist until a keeper stepped in to calm it down.

China: Wild Monkey Climbs Into Tourist Car and Helps Itself to Snacks

A wild monkey climbed into a tourist’s car through an open window during a self-driving trip and calmly helped itself to snacks. Filmed on January 26, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the monkey showed no fear as it entered the vehicle and began rummaging for food while the surprised occupants watched. The clip ends with the monkey still inside, eating.

Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Vlog: A Xinhua correspondent's encounter during 6,000 km-journey to Moscow

STORY: Vlog: A Xinhua correspondent's encounter during 6,000 km-journey to Moscow DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): LIU KAI, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (Chinese): LIU KAI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): YULIA, Passenger 4. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): LIU KAI, Xinhua correspondent 5. STANDUP 4 (Chinese): LIU KAI, Xinhua correspondent 6. STANDUP 5 (Chinese): LIU KAI, Xinhua correspondent 7. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): LIU KAI, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): OKSANA, Tourist STORYLINE: Xinhua correspondent Liu Kai traveled over 6,000 km in Russia during the past several days. Russia's National Anti-terrorism Committee announced on Saturday that a counter-terrorist operation regime was introduced in Moscow city, the Moscow region and the Voronezh region to prevent possible terrorist acts after the Wagner private military group was accused of trying to organize an armed rebellion. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): LIU KAI,