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Youths loot truck in Cape Town during taxi strike carnage

At least five people were killed and dozens more injured in the chaos following the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) announcing a one-week provincial shutdown. The strike quickly turned to violence and widespread looting.
2023-08-16 15:41:21

Sporty pet dogs compete in 1km mini-marathon race in the Philippines

The active pooches took part in the annual 'Vermosa Green Run' held in Imus Town, Cavite province on June 25.
2023-08-16 15:31:54

Pet dog splashes into pool to retrieve frisbee at PetShop Days festival in St Petersburg, Russia

The yearly celebration was launched in 2017 to 'celebrate the joy that animals bring to our lives,' organisers said.
2023-08-16 15:00:29

Lake turns green in China leaving residents confused

The bizarre incident was spotted at the Xinkaihu Scenic Area on the shore of Xingkai Lake near the city of Mishan, in north-eastern China's Heilongjiang Province.
2023-08-16 14:33:55

Two high-rise apartment blocks demolished in China

The two buildings located on the northern end of Guanyinqiao Business District in Chongqing, in south-western China, were successfully torn down in the early morning of August 12.
2023-08-16 14:30:43

Notorious wild monkey steals food from convenience store in China

The macaque reportedly shows up almost daily to steal yoghurt and other food items from a shop in Guiyang, Guizhou province, south-western China.
2023-08-16 14:29:03

Spanish actor's son faces death penalty 'over gruesome dismemberment of gay lover' on Thai island

Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, 29, the son of actor Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre and actress Silvia Bronchalo, allegedly killed wealthy Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, 44, before cutting him into pieces on Koh Phangan island on August 2 in an argument over 'sex and money'.
2023-08-16 14:03:42

Drunk German burns down his family home when wife runs away

The European, 60, lit up his bungalow but suffered burns and blisters on his arms during his rampage in Phayao province on August 15
2023-08-16 13:44:15

Hawaii National Guard conduct relief operations as Maui wildfires kill at least 101

The personnel were loaded onto UH-47 Chinook helicopters at the Kualoa Airfield in Oahu on August 13 to assist responders in providing relief to impacted residents in the community.
2023-08-16 13:32:20

Myanmar troops hit resistance forces with air strikes along Thai border

The rogue state's Light Infantry Division 44, along with its Border Guard Forces, launched an assault against the Cobra Column resistance force of the Karen National Liberation Army and Karen National Union stationed near Tak province, Thailand, on August 15.
2023-08-16 13:29:13

Single Thai father dresses up as woman for adopted daughter on Mother’s Day

Pratchaya Tadeebu, 48, showed up to the Ban Noen Kroi School in Kamphaeng Phet province wearing a wig and checkered dress to accompany his daughter Nattawadee Kornjan, 15, for a Mother's Day event on August 11.
2023-08-16 13:20:03

Customs officials destroy sex toys seized in Bali, Indonesia

The Bali, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Customs Office confiscated the items arriving on the popular holiday island from neighboring China.
2023-08-15 18:24:11

Cleaners freak out when rat emerges from behind fridge

The working mums were scrubbing a customer's kitchen when one of them checked behind the appliance to wipe off dust in Manila, the Philippines on July 28.
2023-08-15 17:58:58

Unsuspecting grandmother pranked with chilli-flavoured ice cream

Shirley Valencia, 85, took a spoonful of the red dessert and said ‘delicious' when she first tasted it in Manila, the Philippines, on July 30.
2023-08-15 17:57:11

Seven pet kittens adorably sway their heads in time to song

The adorable four-month-old kittens looked adorable nodding while their owner sang American pop singer Bruno Mars' hit 'The Lazy Song' in their home in Manila, the Philippines on July 31.
2023-08-15 17:55:24

Kitten joins owner for relaxing yoga session on patio

Footage shows the multicoloured black, ginger, and white feline walking under Penphimon Niranpinyo's body to rub his fur on the woman's body as she did poses on the mat in Chumphon province, Thailand on July 26.
2023-08-15 17:49:18

Tourist amazes passers-by when she joins busker in Germany to sing beautiful rendition of pop song

Nurse Ericca Jane Villagonzalo was spending her rest day with friends when they found street musician Giovanni Bassano outside Frankfurt's Old Opera House on July 31.
2023-08-15 17:48:36

Bungling robber flees empty handed after 'turning up to late at shop'

The would-be robber had pulled out a handgun and a bag and ordered staff to fill it during the raid in Graz, Styria State, Austria, just after 6pm on August 9, 2023.
2023-08-15 17:44:58

Power bank explosion causes fire that rips through resident's bedroom in Thailand

Tour guide Dhaninrath Bhakdeekirakit was preparing for a flight to Myanmar, when he smelled smoke wafting as he left his bedroom in Bangkok on June 20.
2023-08-15 17:40:49

Russia says it took out camouflaged Ukrainian fortifications using T-72B3M tank

The footage shows the Russian tank driving along a dirt track in a forested area before manoeuvring into position in a treeline by a field.
2023-08-15 17:34:55