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Western US, Europe facing devastating wildfires

Wildfires are burning through much of the Western U.S., with thousands of firefighters trying to battle blazes that have destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate.Countries in Europe have been

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New York seeks to dissolve powerful gun rights group

02:16 America's National Rifle Association (NRA) suggests it will use a failed bankruptcy bid as a legal defense.It claims a judge's dismissal protects the NRA from being shut down.New

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Manhattan Marriage Bureau reopens doors after pandemic shutdown

Click arrows to view gallery Congratulations to these happy couples, the first served on Fridayat the Manhattan Marriage Bureau in the U.S. state of New York.The Marriage B

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Watch this fighting bull crash into a house and injure four in India

00:58 Chaos ensued as a bull charged around a room in a family's house in Abohar, India, before making a swift exit. Four people were injured as a result.Check out The China Report, our

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Swimming with whale sharks

00:52 A female diver got a special treat during a session off the coast of Cebu City, in the Philippines – she ran into a herd of endangered whale sharks. Take a look. Check out The Chi

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Nevada bans ornamental, non-functional grass

03:12 The U.S. State ofNevadais facing a critical drought. In a desperate attempt to conserve water,the state recently passed legislation banning ornamentalgrassin and around the city o

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See drone footage of flooded streets drowning China’s Henan province

00:40 Recovery work is in effect in parts of China’s Henan province, following the city receiving a record rainfall in only a few days. Drone footage captures the exten

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Muslims celebrate the last day of Eid al-Adha holiday

Click arrows to view gallery Muslims around the world participated in the last day of the Eid al-Adha holiday Thursday with prayers and celebrations, c

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Peruvian police bust criminals selling ICU beds to COVID-19 victims

01:14 Peruvian police say they have captured an alleged criminal ring that charged COVID-19 patients thousands of dollars for intensive care beds in a public hospital.Health care and co

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Mexico's hopes for baseball gold dimmed by COVID-19

02:43 ​A blow to Mexico's baseball team, heading into the Tokyo Olympics. Two of its pitchers have tested positive for COVID-19 - prompting a last-minute search for replacements.The dev

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Largest U.S. wildfire already has consumed 120,000 hectares

01:35 There are currently 80 large wildfires raging in 13 states across the U.S., burning more than 1.1 million acres, mostly in western states, according to the National Interagency Fi

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COVID restrictions keep gaming conference virtual again

03:07 One of the largest gaming conferences for developers has gone virtual this year. The Game Developer's Conference is holding hundreds of online sessions this week, which many focus

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At least 25 killed in Zhengzhou flood, cars and tunnels submerged

Click arrows to view gallery People assess the damage in China’s Henan province after heavy rain in Zhengzhou flooded the area, leaving at least 25 people dea

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Sport climbing added to the Tokyo Olympics

02:53 Climbing, as a competitive activity, goes back centuries.Though it only became a professional sport in the mid-1980s, and this year, climbing goes under the spotlight for its Olym

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Flood-hit Germany faces piles of rotting garbage

00:30 As Germany assesses the damage after days of deadly floods, residents fear that the growing mountains of trash may be more than workers can keep up with. Check outThe China Report

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See how business pivoted to survive during COVID pandemic in Venezuela

01:27 Venezuela’s businesses are adapting to a changing economic landscape.Many franchises are leaving the country, while local brands are learning to deal with the scars left from year

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Skateboarding ollies into the Tokyo Olympics

02:16 Skateboardingwill be featured in the Olympic Games for the first time this year in Tokyo. It’s one of the newest sports to join the games but has a long and storied history.CGTN’s