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Air pollution lingers in Bangkok amid stagnant weather

A blanket of thick smog hovered over the city, which saw an average of 50.1 micrograms per cubic metre of PM2.5 today, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reported.
2023-02-23 16:17:27

Aquarium shakes as magnitude 7.2 quake rocks western China

Footage shows water sloshing around a fish tank when the tremors were felt in Kashgar city in the Xinjiang region on February 23.
2023-02-23 16:16:19

Locals explore wreckage of world's biggest airplane destroyed by Russians

Footage shows residents wandering through the remains of the ruined Antonov AN-225 Mriya in its hangar in Hostomel in Ukraine's Kyiv Oblast on February 17.
2023-02-23 16:15:00

Cleaners remove dirt from blocked sewers in Vietnam

The dedicated workers climbed down the manholes and dipped in dirty water to scoop out the thick sludge that had built up on the passageway in Vinh Long province.
2023-02-23 15:59:15

Hero residents remove molten rubber covering stray puppy

The kind passers-by found the hapless stray walking along the road in Chon Buri, Thailand on February 19 while drenched in the sticky black tar.
2023-02-23 15:46:04

Fearless fairground worker climbs 50ft high Ferris wheel without safety gear

The employee stood on the spokes of the moving giant wheel at the Siam Carnival Fun Fair in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 20.
2023-02-23 15:21:48

Tesla 'bug' causes car to brake when it sees 'people standing on back of bus'

Dashcam footage shows how the Tesla ground to a stop in the middle of a road in Bangkok after a 'songthaew' - a modified pick-up truck used as a share taxi or bus - drove past on February 21.
2023-02-23 15:18:10

Jupiter and Venus twinkles near moon above night sky in St Petersburg, Russia

Footage shows the dark horizons being lit up by the heavenly bodies in a rare conjunction on February 22.
2023-02-23 14:50:25

Jupiter and Venus meet with moon in sky in St Petersburg, Russia

Footage shows the rare conjunction happening as the colourful pink and orange-toned sunset shifted to grey on February 22.
2023-02-23 14:49:26

Hilarious moment banana boat gate crashes beach wedding vows

The tranquil ceremony overlooking the sea was distracted for a moment when the holidaymakers emerged in Batangas province, the Philippines, on February 20.
2023-02-23 14:18:08

Terrified waitress leaps over counter when COBRA slithers into bar

Sirirat Matikaopa, 30, was preparing drinks when the venomous snake menacingly approached her poised to strike her leg at the Kai Kon Seafood restaurant in Trat province on February 21.
2023-02-23 13:58:12

Pet dog trapped in burning building carried on cherry picker and revived with CPR

The black pooch was with two other pets and their owners when the blaze erupted from the paint storage of a hardware shop in Pathum Thani province, Thailand on February 22.
2023-02-23 13:40:19

'Drunk' villager rescued after falling into muddy sea 'while finding somewhere to urinate'

Mawin Somrakad, 44, plunged into the dirty water near a bridge in Chonburi province, Thailand on February 19 while trying to answer the call of nature.
2023-02-23 13:22:09

Policemen safely rescued after helicopter crash in Indonesian forest

The officers were on the Bell 412 SP helicopter to escort former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla when they were forced to make an emergency landing due to inclement weather on February 19.
2023-02-23 13:16:26

Hero tourist from New Zealand 'shot dead by armed robbers for defending girlfriend'

Nicholas Peter Stacey, 34, or Nick to loved ones, was reported walking to a laundry shop with Filipino partner Pamela Villanoza after an island trip when a motorcycle pulled over next to the couple in Makati City, the Philippines on February 19 evening.
2023-02-23 12:33:39

Woman's shoes fly off while trying football penalty kick challenge in Malaysia

Footage shows the mall-goer on the pop-up sports booth kicking a ball in Kuala Lumpur on December 5. She missed the target with her right shoe flinging off.
2023-02-23 11:37:23

Truck spills toxic chemicals along highway in Argentina

The semi-trailer sprung a leak, covering part of the road in Ituzaingo, Buenos Aires in toxic fumes believed to be a type of fertiliser.
2023-02-23 11:08:22

Traffic disrupted as toxic cloud covers highway in Argentina

The Acceso Oeste highway in Ituzaingo, Buenos Aires was partially closed when a semi-trailer sprung a leak and released toxic fumes believed to be a type of fertiliser.
2023-02-23 11:07:47

Toxic chemical cloud billows from Argentina highway

The hazardous fumes spilled from a semi-trailer truck and covered part of the Acceso Oeste highway in Ituzaingo, Buenos Aires on February 22 afternoon.
2023-02-23 10:57:30

Fugitive Thai wife accused of U.S. student hit-and-run death frogmarched through airport onto plane

Footage shows Tubtim 'Sue' Howson, 57, surrounded by police as she was lead onto a Boeing 737 plane at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, at around 4pm local time. Police are accompanying her onboard the flight and FBI officers are waiting to arrest her in the U.S. as soon as she lands in Michigan.
2023-02-22 18:24:24