China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

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.

Blue frogs

Blue frogs

OITA, Japan - Photo shows two blue tree frogs that were put on display at the Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago in the city of Oita, southwestern Japan, on May 28, 2013. The aquarium said the frogs, usually green, lack a yellow pigment due to a mutation.

Blue frogs

Blue frogs

OITA, Japan - Photo shows one of the two blue tree frogs that were put on display at the Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago in the city of Oita, southwestern Japan, on May 28, 2013. The aquarium said the frogs, usually green, lack a yellow pigment due to a mutation.

Blue frogs

Blue frogs

OITA, Japan - Photo shows two blue tree frogs that were put on display at the Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago in the city of Oita, southwestern Japan, on May 28, 2013. The aquarium said the frogs, usually green, lack a yellow pigment due to a mutation.

Blue frogs

Blue frogs

OITA, Japan - Photo shows one of the two blue tree frogs that were put on display at the Oita Marine Palace Aquarium Umitamago in the city of Oita, southwestern Japan, on May 28, 2013. The aquarium said the frogs, usually green, lack a yellow pigment due to a mutation.