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Giant space satellite crash lands next to homes in China

The falling satellite woke locals in Taizimiaom near Danfeng County, in north-western China's Shaanxi Province, shortly after 6 am on August 9, according to local media.
2023-08-11 18:44:12

Pet cats compete in 'fastest eating competition' at event in Thailand

Forty-four pet cats entered the battle of the stomachs to see who could devour their bowl food the quickest.
2023-08-11 18:40:05

Pet owners show off their furry companions for 'Pet Expo Championship 2023' in Bangkok

This year's Pet Expo is themed 'Extreme Love: A Championship Field For Our Furry Friends' and features various activities like high jumps, animal skateboarding, agility contests, and other exciting games.
2023-08-11 18:08:17

Pampered pet cats and dogs attend annual trade event in Bangkok, Thailand

Pet parents and their animal companions converged in a four-day furry extravaganza at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center for the Pet Expo Championship 2023 event that started on August 10.
2023-08-11 18:06:14

Ukrainian forces blow up minibus used by Russians to transport troops

The footage shows the Russian vehicle being hit and exploding, with black smoke rising into the air as it burns.
2023-08-11 17:39:35

Twelve people injured when car battery explodes at school in Thailand

The blaze broke out when the 72V lithium phosphate battery from an electric vehicle burst into flames during a lesson at the IRPC Technological College in Rayong province on August 9.
2023-08-11 17:05:10

Dust devil blows umbrella across field in Thailand

Footage shows villagers running after the orange parasol as it flew away, buoyed by the twister whipping in a field in Amnat Charoen province on August 10.
2023-08-11 15:29:32

Decades-old teak tree uprooted by strong winds during storm in Thailand

Resident Cher Najakorn said: 'At first, seeing the strong wind, I planned to take a picture of the betel nut trees that are close together. But I did not expect the teak tree to fall down. My father said that this tree is about 30 to 40 years old.'
2023-08-11 15:28:15

Women use microlight to train Ibis birds to fly south for the winter

This year the process is even more complicated because the birds will have to fly even further as global warming has made the route even more challenging, and means they need to choose a different flight path.
2023-08-11 15:27:12

Schoolgirl, 8, rescued after being abducted and stuffed in suitcase by apartment caretaker

Eight-year-old Jin Nichole You, who has dual Filipino and Korean nationality, was returning home when he was bundled into the case in the town of Bakilid in Mandaue City, Cebu province before noon on August 10.
2023-08-11 14:50:10

Hawaii Army National Guard dumps water on wildfires on Maui

The firefighting aircraft have doused more than 100,000 gallons over the fires over 58 trips on August 9, the National Guard said.
2023-08-11 14:19:47

Coast guard rescues two workers from ship off Atchafalaya Bay in Louisiana, USA

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a medevac request when a male crew member onboard the vessel experienced heart-related problems at around 11 am on August 10.
2023-08-11 14:19:17

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral in Florida

The rocket took off from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
2023-08-11 14:17:53

Rampaging buffalo 'zapped by electric fence' breaks out of shed and tries to attack farmer

The bull named Yumyim, 4, went berserk when he received a shock from the electric wires in his enclosure on the farm in Uthai Thani on August 10.
2023-08-11 14:14:47

Tourist attacks police with a SKATEBOARD at notorious airport in Bangkok

The holidaymaker wearing a cap, sunglasses and swimming shorts was furious when his flight was delayed multiple times at the Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on Thursday, August 10.
2023-08-11 13:43:17

Police bust air hostess sex ring with up to 30 cabin crew moonlighting as $3k a night escorts in Vietnam

Officers raided a luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday evening where they allegedly found three active flight attendants in bed with different men. A fourth woman, a model, was also arrested while romping with a customer.
2023-08-11 12:57:41

Concorde moved by barge for restoration in Brooklyn, New York

The iconic British Airways plane - one of only two still airworthy - had been on show at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum since 2003 but will spend the next few months at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
2023-08-11 11:02:22

Concorde moved from museum to naval yard in Brooklyn for restoration

The iconic British Airways plane - one of only two still airworthy - had been on show at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum since 2003 but will spend the next few months at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
2023-08-11 11:01:15

Russia says its Navy practiced fighting off mock enemy air raid with Chinese vessels in Pacific Ocean

The footage purports to show Russian and Chinese war vessels working together to defeat a mock enemy air raid in the Pacific Ocean, with helicopters seen taking off from and landing on vessels before the images cut to aircraft taking off from an undisclosed location on land.
2023-08-11 10:54:02

Russia says its artillery thwarted Ukrainian offensive near Klishchiivka in Donetsk

Footage of the military assault shows Russian artillery repeatedly firing shells with the images then appearing to cut to smoke on a hillside.
2023-08-11 10:52:53