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Elephant reaches eucalyptus leaves with trunk

Footage shows the African elephant named Ali with its trunk raised vertically as it tried to pick a leaf to snack on at the Shoushan Zoo in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, on March 28.
2024-04-20 10:54:08

Dog comforts girl found crying on the roadside during a walk

Tu Hao, a brown toy poodle, and its owner spotted a woman crying on the pavement in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, on March 30.
2024-04-20 10:52:39

Voters head to polls for general election in India

In the first phase of polls, as many as 21 states and 102 constituencies will cast their votes to elect the next set of MPs across the country.
2024-04-20 10:51:31

Temple in India is home to 25,000 rats

The Karni Mata temple is a very popular religious attraction, as thousands of mice reside within the building in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
2024-04-20 10:33:49

French woman arrested for '5 million Euro ransom plot of wealthy Thai businesswoman's daughter'

Sandra Christina Marie Dierstein, 45, was accused of scheming to abduct the seven-year-old daughter of Thai business mogul Issaree Suwunnavid in exchange for a whopping 200 million THB, around 5 million Euro or 4.3 million GBP.
2024-04-20 10:02:10

Man battles through storm to retrieve rubbish bin

Footage shows the worker struggling against the powerful winds that blew his umbrella upside-down in Tak province on April 16.
2024-04-20 09:38:12

Helicopters dump water on wildfire in smoke-ridden northern Thailand

The Forest Fire Operation Centre dispatched two helicopters - an army MI-17 helicopter and a KA-32 helicopter from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation - to douse the blaze at the Suthep Scout Camp in Doi Suthep-Pui National Park in Chiang Mai on April 18. 
2024-04-20 09:03:26

Separatists ambush police patrol injuring officer in southern Thailand

The suspected insurgents opened fire on Police Sergeant Major Watcharapong Chaiyapan, leader of the local police patrol unit Sing Thong, while he was making routine rounds near a 7-11 store in Yala province on April 19.
2024-04-20 09:01:02

Crews continue clearing debris from Baltimore bridge collapse

In a coordinated effort to address the aftermath of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, salvors from the Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command have embarked on a crucial mission to remove debris obstructing the waterways. Utilizing the formidable crane barge Chesapeake 1000, salvors are meticulously relocating large sections of supporting steel, a pivotal step in facilitating access to the Port of Baltimore through the Limited Access Channel. The Chesapeake 1000, hailed as the largest floating crane on the Eastern Seaboard, lends its immense capabilities to the endeavor, underscoring the magnitude of the operation. Among the significant milestones achieved, salvors successfully removed section 1-B of the Key Bridge on the Patapsco River, a formidable task considering its approximate weight of 300 tons. This section, constituting a substantial portion of the wreckage obstructing the Fort McHenry channel, represents a critical focus area for the ongoing debris removal efforts. As salvage operations persist, the top priority remains the safe and efficient clearance of the Fort McHenry channel, ensuring unimpeded maritime traffic and upholding the integrity of vital transportation arteries.
2024-04-19 16:32:30

Woman saves seven stray puppies and their mum in forest

Footage shows the resident searching for the pooches when she and a friend returned to rescue them after hearing their cries in Rayong, Thailand, on March 22.
2024-04-19 16:11:54

Rescue volunteers abandon hair dye job to respond to emergency

The officers were on their lunch break and decided to dye their gray strands when they were notified about a boy drowning in a canal in Bangkok on March 19.
2024-04-19 16:09:21

Gecko clings onto car windshield while woman drives

Footage shows the reptile sprawled on the other side of the sedan's glass in Kamphaeng Phet, Thailand, on March 24.
2024-04-19 16:08:39

Shop owner searches for 'pervert monkey' caught stealing underwear

Duanphen Siriarayapan, 62, who runs a clothes shop in the macaque-overrun province of Lopburi, is pleading with authorities to help her catch the thieving monkey named 'Ai Wang'.
2024-04-19 16:07:57

Twelve injured in bus crash 'when driver falls asleep at the wheel'

The coach slammed into an 18-wheeler truck on Highway No. 2 in Khon Kaen province on April 18.
2024-04-19 16:06:54

Boat drivers stabbed in brawl over passengers in Thailand

Boat operators at the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya were reportedly competing over tourists travelling to Koh Larn island, sparking the physical altercation on April 17.
2024-04-19 14:56:34

World's shortest woman arrives to vote in India elections

Jyoti Amge, 30, cast her ballot in the Lok Sabha, or parliament lower house, elections in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on April 19.
2024-04-19 14:42:34

Buffaloes stampede through music concert

The farm animals were spooked by the loud music and bolted away from the concert stage in Roi Et province on April 17.
2024-04-19 14:31:49

Firefighters tackle mountain wildfire in Thailand

More than 50 firemen, volunteers, and soldiers were dispatched to the Suthep Scout Camp to combat the blaze burning through Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai province at around 9 pm on April 17.
2024-04-19 14:25:33

Snake slithers past man's feet as he fidgets with phone

CCTV footage shows Aphisak Namjaimun intently watching videos on his smartphone, unaware of the reptile approaching his feet at his home in Bangkok, Thailand, on April 16.
2024-04-19 14:23:45

Trees bend as storm lashes rice field in Thailand

Video shows the powerful gales blowing across the field, almost flattening trees in Nakhon Sawan province on April 9.
2024-04-19 14:22:56