China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

China: Playful Tiger Cub Sneaks Up on Caretaker in Harbin Zoo

This video was filmed at a zoo in Harbin, Heilongjiang, on August 26, 2025. It captured the cute moment when a tiger cub tried to catch his caretaker off guard, but was quickly noticed, scooped into his arms, and turned into a cuddly kitten.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

Türkiye inaugurates 14-km Istanbul Airport metro line

STORY: Türkiye inaugurates 14-km Istanbul Airport metro line SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of metro line in Istanbul 2. various of airport in Istanbul STORYLINE: A 14-kilometer metro line connecting Türkiye's largest international airport, Istanbul Airport, with the Arnavutkoy district of Istanbul was inaugurated on Tuesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressing the opening ceremony via live broadcast, stated that it would take eight minutes to travel from Arnavutkoy to Istanbul Airport using the new line. Erdogan announced that the line would start operations on Wednesday morning, offering free transportation until March 31, when the local elections are scheduled to be held. A 34-kilometer-long metro line connecting the airport to central Istanbul was launched in January last year, featuring China-made automated driverless trains capable of reaching a speed of up to 120 kil

NTT DoCoMo releases new mobile phone handset

NTT DoCoMo releases new mobile phone handset

TOKYO, Japan - NTT DoCoMo Inc. on March 14 released a new mobile phone handset (in photo) compatible with both the existing wireless service and the third-generation service called FOMA. Weighing 130 grams, the N2701 is equipped with two cameras and enables users to talk continuously for up to 120 minutes, company officials said. Its price has yet to be decided.

NTT DoCoMo releases new mobile phone handset

NTT DoCoMo releases new mobile phone handset

TOKYO, Japan - NTT DoCoMo Inc. on March 14 released a new mobile phone handset (in photo) compatible with both the existing wireless service and the third-generation service called FOMA. Weighing 130 grams, the N2701 is equipped with two cameras and enables users to talk continuously for up to 120 minutes, company officials said. Its price has yet to be decided. (Kyodo)