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China: Man Rescues Goose Trapped on Ice in Tianjin

This is the dramatic moment that a Chinese man stepped in to rescue a goose after it became stuck to an icy surface, turning a winter mishap into a quick and practical act of help. On January 30, 2026, in Tianjin, the video captured a bizarre scene on a frozen patch of ground where a goose had been trapped by ice. The surface was solid and slick, and the bird could not move without risking injury. A man approached with a shovel, assessed the situation, and began to chip away at the ice around the goose. He worked carefully, lifting thin layers and loosening the frozen edges to avoid hurting the animal. As the ice cracked and separated, the goose gradually regained its footing and tried to pull free, flapping slightly while the man kept clearing space. The video ended with the goose finally released from the ice and standing safely on the cleared ground.

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China: Cat Chatters After Hearing Bird-Like Sound

On January 21, 2026, in Beijing, a video recorded a chubby cat resting inside its bed. A sudden bird-like sound caught the cat’s attention. The cat immediately got up, opened its mouth, and began making rapid clicking sounds resembling telegraph signals. At the same time, it searched around for the sound’s source. Chinese viewers explained that the noise triggered the cat’s hunting instinct. The behavior was described as a natural response rather than abnormal behavior.

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China: Penguins Race at Harbin Winter Attraction, Drawing Crowds

On December 21, 2025, in Harbin, Heilongjiang, a video showed penguins racing at Poseidon Ocean World during its Ice and Snow Fairy Tale Season. Wearing numbered outfits, the penguins waddled along a set course as visitors watched and filmed. The playful event quickly drew crowds and became a popular winter attraction.

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China: ‘Smiling Face’ Optical Illusion Box Created by Parrots

On January 21, 2026, in Anhui, eastern China, a video showed a white box with two round holes and a curved opening below, forming the shape of a strange smiling face. When the filmer touched the holes, two large eyes suddenly appeared inside, giving the illusion of a human-like face staring outward. The image looked unsettling at first. The effect was created by two parrots positioned behind the holes. Their dark pupils and surrounding white feathers produced the illusion from the chosen angle.

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China: Man Sprayed With Squid Ink While Night Fishing in Hainan

On January 26, 2026, in Hainan, southern China, a man fishing from a bridge at night was sprayed with dark ink after pulling a squid from the water, leaving him covered and stunned.

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China: Delivery Robot Feeds Stray Cat in Jiangxi

A delivery robot gently approached a stray cat and offered food in Jiangxi, China, on July 1, 2025. As the machine rolled closer with food and stopped at a cautious distance, the cat first looked confused and stayed still. After a brief pause, the animal inched forward, sniffed the offering, and then began to eat as the robot quietly waited nearby.

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China: Soap Bubbles Freeze Instantly in Minus 27°C Cold

On January 21, 2026, in Jilin, northeastern China, a video showed extremely cold outdoor conditions with temperatures reaching minus 27 degrees Celsius. A young boy was seen blowing soap bubbles into the air. As the bubbles floated and landed on a nearby table, they quickly froze into crystal-like bubbles. Their surfaces reflected colorful light, creating a sparkling appearance. When the frozen bubbles eventually broke, they turned into soft white fragments instead of liquid. The unusual effect could only be observed under severe winter conditions.

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China: Car Wash Gone Wrong as Extreme Cold Coats Vehicle in Ice

On January 19, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, a video showed a man attempting to wash his car in temperatures near −30°C, only for the water to freeze instantly. Ice quickly coated the vehicle’s body, windows, and mirrors, turning it into what viewers called a “frozen candy car.” The video ended with the car fully covered in ice, as the owner laughed at the irony that the wash had made it even messier once it thawed.

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China: Watch Tap Water Freeze Instantly in Bitter Cold

On January 22, 2026, in Donghai County, Jiangsu, a video showed a blogger pouring water from a kettle into the open air, where it froze almost instantly. The footage highlighted the severe cold as the stream quickly turned into solid ice on contact.

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China: Dog in Guangdong Nurses Puppies and Cat

On January 11, 2026, in Guangdong Province, southern China, a video recorded a gentle dog mother lying at a doorway while nursing her two puppies. Unexpectedly, a small kitten nestled beside them, also drinking milk as if part of the family. The puppies showed no resistance, happily sharing their mother with the feline newcomer. The dog mother herself remained calm and accepting, allowing all three little ones to feed peacefully.

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US: Massive Snowball Fight Breaks Out in Brooklyn Amid Winter Storm

Residents gathered at McCarren Park in Brooklyn for a massive snowball fight as a major winter storm blanketed New York and much of the U.S. Northeast with heavy snow and dangerous cold.

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Russia: Kamchatka Residents Dig Snow Tunnels to Reach Homes After Blizzard

Residents in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, were seen digging tunnels through massive snowdrifts after a powerful blizzard buried neighborhoods and blocked access to homes on January 20, 2026.

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China: Restaurant Instantly Fills With Thick Fog as Window Opens in Extreme Cold

Diners at a hot pot restaurant in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, witnessed a room instantly fill with thick fog after a window was opened on January 1. With a temperature difference of nearly 60 degrees, the freezing air rushed inside and reacted with the indoor heat, creating a special-effects-like, mist-filled scene.

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Taiwan: American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Safety Gear 2

American climber Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 in Taipei on Sunday, January 24, without ropes or safety equipment in a live-streamed ascent.

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Taiwan: American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Safety Gear 3

American climber Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 in Taipei on Sunday, January 24, without ropes or safety equipment in a live-streamed ascent.

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Taiwan: American Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 Without Safety Gear

American climber Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101 in Taipei on Sunday, January 24, without ropes or safety equipment in a live-streamed ascent.

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China: Injured Dog Walks Into Pet Hospital Alone for Treatment

On January 14, 2025, in Shenzhen, China, a security video showed an injured dog wearing a cone walking into a pet hospital, straight to its regular vet for treatment, and then calmly leaving the clinic on its own.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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China: Goose Flies Alongside Motorcycle on Highway

On January 12, 2026, in Jiangsu Province, located in eastern China, a video showed a striking scene on a highway. A woman rode a motorcycle with her friend seated behind her, while a black-gray goose flew right beside the moving bike. The goose flapped its wings steadily, matching the motorcycle’s speed for several seconds before soaring ahead of it. Its controlled, confident flight stunned many who watched the clip.

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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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DENMARK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

Caps featuring the slogan 'Nu det Nu uk – Make America go away' on display at the McKorman store on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 15 January, 2026. The headwear, a play on the Greenlandic capital's name and the Danish phrase for "enough is enough," has become a viral success and is currently sold out following renewed statements from Donald Trump regarding the purchase of Greenland.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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DENMARK - MAKE AMERICA GO AWAY - CAP

Caps featuring the slogan 'Nu det Nu uk – Make America go away' on display at the McKorman store on Nørrebrogade in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 15 January, 2026. The headwear, a play on the Greenlandic capital's name and the Danish phrase for "enough is enough," has become a viral success and is currently sold out following renewed statements from Donald Trump regarding the purchase of Greenland.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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China: Dog Pushes Elderly Man’s Wheelchair in Tianjin

On December 20, 2025, in Tianjin, northern China, a video showed a white dog gently pushing a wheelchair carrying an elderly man along a busy road, drawing attention for the touching display of companionship and support.

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China: Man and Golden Retriever Fall From Swing in Henan

On December 19, 2025, in Henan, China, a video showed a man attempting to swing while holding one of his golden retrievers, but the swing tipped, causing both the man and dog to fall. Both appeared startled, and viewers hoped they were unharmed.

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China: Dog Rides Rotating Swing at Amusement Park

On December 28, 2025, in Henan, China, a golden retriever calmly rode a rotating swing at an amusement park, swaying with the motion. The dog, owned by the park operator, appeared relaxed throughout, delighting viewers online.

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China: Dog’s Tail Becomes Calligraphy Brush

On January 3, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a woman using her dog’s tail as a calligraphy brush to write the Chinese character “Fu,” symbolizing good fortune, on red paper. The dog remained calm as its ink-dipped tail formed the character, creating a playful and surprisingly neat work of art ahead of the festival.

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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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China: Driver Tows Giant Fish Through City Street

On September 16, 2025, passersby in Anhui province, eastern China, were startled to see a white car towing a massive fish. The fish was suspended from the rear window by a rope threaded through its mouth, with its tail nearly scraping the road and its body almost as tall as the vehicle. While some locals speculated the driver was flaunting a trophy catch, others raised concerns over hygiene and traffic safety.

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China: Sheep Chases Boy Through Village in Lighthearted Moment

This was the funny moment a young boy was chased by a sheep along a village road in China. The incident was filmed on December 19, 2025, in Daman Village, Gyirong County, Tibet, showing the boy sprinting down a village path as the sheep followed closely behind. He repeatedly glanced back in a mix of fear and laughter while trying to escape. The boy ran across open ground, with the sheep keeping a steady pace just a few steps away.

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China: Diligent Poodle Collects Bagful of Plastic Bottles in Guangdong

On September 11, 2025, a small poodle named Niuniu was captured on video in Guangdong, China, happily retrieving discarded bottles from the roadside for its owner. With a wagging tail, the diligent dog reportedly collected enough plastic bottles to fill nearly an entire woven bag.

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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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China: Seal Performs Rapid Spins in Poolside Performance

This video shows a seal in China performing rapid spinning tricks beside a pool, impressing visitors with its balance and speed. Filmed on December 5, 2025, in Hainan, the seal spins continuously at the pool’s edge during a show, shifting its flippers to stay balanced as onlookers cheer.

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China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

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China: Golden Retriever Rolls in Snow for Dry Bath

On February 14, 2025, in Liaoning Province in northeastern China, a video captured a golden retriever rolling back and forth in a snowy field. The dog flipped over repeatedly, covering its body with fresh snow. The dog’s fur appeared clean and fluffy as it continued to tumble across the ground, clearly enjoying the motion. Snow scattered around its body each time it turned. The owner explained that the snow in the region is loose and powdery, and that a quick shake removes it without soaking the fur.

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China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

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China: Lost Wild Leopard Cat Raised by Domestic Cat in Sichuan

On November 24, 2025, in Liangshan, Sichuan Province, a touching wildlife encounter was captured on video. A tiny wild leopard cat cub, separated from its family, wandered into a farmer’s home and began nursing alongside domestic kittens. As the cub grew rapidly, the mother cat struggled to feed her oversized “baby.” Local forestry officials were later contacted to rescue and care for the leopard cat. Chinese viewers called it “the most adorable case of mistaken motherhood.”

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Block the A61 Motorway - Castelnaudary

Farmers who are members of the Young Farmers' Union are blocking a roundabout near the A61 highway with farm vehicles and tractors. This action is part of a nationwide protest against the mandatory culling protocol imposed by the government on cattle herds infected with contagious nodular dermatitis (CND). This viral disease, first detected in France in June 2025, has already led to the slaughter of more than 3,000 cattle in over 110 epidemic outbreaks across the country in Castelnaudary; Aude , France on December 17, 2025. Photos by Marie Hubert Psaila/ABACAPRESS.COM