UK: Northern Lights Dazzle Across Country After Solar Storm

The Northern Lights lit up skies across the UK on Monday night September 1, from Scotland to Kent, following a strong solar storm, with another display possible Tuesday.

China: Mysterious Vertical Lights Appear Over Hainan Night Sky

This is the eerie moment that a series of glowing needle-like beams appeared vertically in the night sky, resembling glowing needles suspended from above, on June 16, 2025, in Hainan, China. The phenomenon baffled residents and lit up social media. According to eyewitnesses, the lights remained visible for about 30 minutes and appeared in vibrant, shifting colors. People nearby paused to watch the spectacle and discuss what it might be, expressing both awe and confusion.

China's Lanzhou City restores vibrant nightlife

STORY: China's Lanzhou City restores vibrant nightlife DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG PENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the night market 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU JIAO, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG JUN, Vendor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MI HAI, Manager of Nanguan night market STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG PENGYU, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Nanguan night street in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. When the warm weather comes, Lanzhou, a thriving city, is rejuvenating its nightlife. The Nanguan night street is becoming more and more popular. Along the food street, some fluorescent city lights shine when night falls. Bustling crowds shuttle through the snack street to find splendid bites to enjoy." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU JIAO, Tourist "I'm from Changsha City of Hunan Province. I just arrived here. The night market is bustling. There are a lot of tasty foods. Ver