Spain: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding In Almería, Andalusia

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain to Almería, Andalusia, Spain on Friday, October 22 causing severe flooding in the area. AEMET issued a Yellow Warning of heavy rain for the wide area in the province. According to reports, several roads were closed.

US: 3 Tornadoes Touchdown Confirmed In Pittsburgh Area

Three Tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in Allegheny and Washington Counties, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 21 night, leaving several damages following the storms, including roofs being blown off homes and trees down. According to reports, several schools announced to be closed Friday due to downed trees and power lines.

Luxembourg: Polish Miners March To EU Court Of Justice To Protest Mine Closure 2

Hundreds of miners from Poland marched toward the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg to protest the court's decision to halt production at their coal mine in Turow.

Luxembourg: Polish Miners March To EU Court Of Justice To Protest Mine Closure

Hundreds of miners from Poland marched toward the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg to protest the court's decision to halt production at their coal mine in Turow.

Germany: Oct 22 Fridays For Future Rally In Berlin

Climate activists are back on the streets of Berlin for Fridays for Future protests on October 22. Similar protests calling for a mandatory phase-out of coal by 2030 and a ban on internal combustion engines starting from 2025 are also planned for other cities In the country.

Sudan: Pro-Transitional Government And Rival Groups Protest In Khartoum 3

Thousands of supporters of Sudan’s transitional government took to the streets in Khartoum, Sudan, and rival pro-military protesters also held a sit-in outside the presidential palace on Thursday, October 21. According to reports, dozens of people were injured after security forces sought to break up protests using tear gas.

Japan: Roller Coaster Riders Stranded Following Power Outage At Universal Studios 2

A power outage hit the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka on Friday, October 22, leaving people stranded on a roller coaster ride. The "Hollywood Dream - The Ride" rollercoaster stopped near the highest point on its track when the power outage occurred. Staff rescued the riders and no injuries were reported. Power was fully restored at 1:06 p.m.

Japan: Roller Coaster Riders Stranded Following Power Outage At Universal Studios

A power outage hit the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka on Friday, October 22, leaving people stranded on a roller coaster ride. The "Hollywood Dream - The Ride" rollercoaster stopped near the highest point on its track when the power outage occurred. Staff rescued the riders and no injuries were reported. Power was fully restored at 1:06 p.m.

New Zealand: Bush Fire Breaks Out In Naenae, North Of Wellington

A large fire broke out in the hills of Naenae, Lower Hutt, north of Wellington Friday afternoon, October 22. Videos shared on social media show fire burning on hills near homes and plumes of smoke billowing.

Australia: Tornado Touches Down Near Brisbane Airport

A supercell storm formed a tornado near Brisbane Airport on Friday morning, October 22. According to reports, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has confirmed a tornado touched down in Queensland, and the airport has been damaged.

US: One Dead In Shooting At Gas Station In Oakland, California

One person was killed, another was injured in a shooting that occurred in downtown Oakland Thursday afternoon, October 21. The incident happened at a gas station in West Oakland bringing traffic to a halt. The dead victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured victim was a retired police captain and was taken to a hospital, according to reports.

UK: Truck Plunges Tail-End First Into Bristol Harbour

A truck plunged tail end first into Bristol Harbour on Thursday morning, October 21. The truck is a costume trailer for the TV series The Outlaws which is being filmed in the city. Per reports, a number of lorries had been at the site near Millennium Square, and "apparently they were trying to hook it up and it just rolled in," said a witness.

Australia: Melburnians Celebrate End Of Sixth Lockdown 2

Victoria's statewide COVID-19 lockdown ended on Thursday, October 21 at 11:59 p.m. In Melbourne, people went out on the streets and the apartment balconies to cheer at midnight and celebrate their new freedom.

Sudan: Pro-Transitional Government And Rival Groups Protest In Khartoum 2

Thousands of supporters of Sudan’s transitional government took to the streets in Khartoum, Sudan, and rival pro-military protesters also held a sit-in outside the presidential palace on Thursday, October 21. According to reports, dozens of people were injured after security forces sought to break up protests using tear gas.

Sudan: Pro-Transitional Government And Rival Groups Protest In Khartoum

Thousands of supporters of Sudan’s transitional government took to the streets in Khartoum, Sudan, and rival pro-military protesters also held a sit-in outside the presidential palace on Thursday, October 21. According to reports, dozens of people were injured after security forces sought to break up protests using tear gas.

Australia: Melburnians Celebrate End Of Sixth Lockdown On Street

Victoria's statewide COVID-19 lockdown ended on Thursday, October 21 at 11:59 p.m. In Melbourne, people were seen out on the street after midnight cheering and honking car horns to celebrate new freedoms.

US: October Full Hunter’s Moon Illuminate Sky In Long Beach, California

October’s full moon is called the “Hunter’s Moon,” the first full moon of astronomical autumn. A stunning Hunter’s Moon illuminated the sky in Long Beach, California on Wednesday, October 20.

US: Storm System Moves Into Bay Area, Bringing Heavy Rain

A storm system moved into Bay Area, California, and brought heavy rain to the area on Wednesday, October 20. The National Weather Service has expected more rain until Friday, especially in the North Bay.

US: Mysterious Fireball Lights Up Midwest Sky 2

An unidentified meteor-like object was seen streaking across Midwest skies early Wednesday, October 20.

Guatemala: Riot Police Deployed As Ex-Soldiers Storm Congress Parking Lot

Riot police were deployed after ex-soldiers stormed Congress on Tuesday, October 19. The ex-soldiers torched cars in the parking area of Congress. They were protesting over unpaid compensation for their service during the country's civil war from 1960 to 1996.

UK: Gusty Wind Sweeps Through Widnes, Cheshire, And Leaves Damages 2

A gusty high wind hit Widnes, Cheshire, on Wednesday afternoon. The ‘tornado’ like wind left damages such as down trees, fences, and so on. There is no report on injuries, but some road were closed due to the weather.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast 7

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

US: Netflix Workers Hold Walkout Over Dave Chappelle’s Transgender Comments In New Special

Netflix employees held a walkout Wednesday, October 20 to protest against the comedian Dave Chappelle’s recently released show which they say ridicules transgender people. As many as 100 people, not only Netflix staff members but also transgender rights advocates and their supporters gathered outside the company's office in Hollywood.

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky 7

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky.

UK: Heavy Rain Batters Southern England As Storm Aurore Moves In

Southern England saw heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding Wednesday night, October 20 as Storm Aurore moved in from France.

US: Fireball Lights Up Midwest Sky

An unidentified meteor-like object was seen streaking across Midwest skies early Wednesday, October 20.

Scene in Pyongyang

People walk in Pyongyang on July 6, 2021, wearing a face mask to prevent coronavirus infection.

Tokyo metro gov't to lift COVID restrictions on eateries Monday

The Tokyo metropolitan government will lift restrictions on restaurants and bars over the coronavirus pandemic from Monday as the capital has seen a steady decline in the number of infections, officials said Thursday. Some 102,000 eateries certified as taking anti-virus measures have currently been asked to stop serving alcohol by 8 p.m. and to close by 9 p.m. The metropolitan government will in principle continue to limit the number of people who can sit at the same table to four.

Day after Mt. Aso eruption

A cleaner truck collects volcanic ash from a street in Takamori in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 21, 2021, a day after an eruption at nearby Mt. Aso.

UK: Gusty Wind Sweeps Through Widnes, Cheshire, And Leaves Damages

A gusty high wind hit Widnes, Cheshire, on Wednesday afternoon. The ‘tornado’ like wind left damages such as down trees, fences, and so on. There is no report on injuries, but some road were closed due to the weather.

US: Winter Storm Moves Into Wyoming Expected To Have Heavy Snow 2

A cold front moved into Wyoming on Tuesday, October 19. The National Weather Service issued Winter Storm Warnings for the central and western regions and expected it would bring several inches of snow.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast 6

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast 5

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast 4

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast 3

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast 2

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

Australia: Freak Hail Storm Hits NSW North Coast

A freak storm lashed New South Wales North Coast on Wednesday afternoon, October 20. Toormina in Coffs Harbour was hit with large-sized hail and flooding. At least 400 people were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Toormina Gardens Shopping Centre.

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky 6

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky.

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky 5

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky.

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky 4

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky.

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky 3

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky. The man on the video can be heard saying "yabai, yabai" which means "this is dangerous!" or "we are in danger!"

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky 2

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky.

Japan: Mount Aso Volcano Erupts, Spews Thick Volcanic Ash Into The Sky

Mount Aso in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture erupted around Wednesday noon, October 20. Level 3 volcanic activity alert was raised over Aso City, Takamori town, and Minami-Aso village. People near the area captured images of the volcano spewing thick, black ash thousands of meters into the sky.

US: Passenger Removed From Subway Station After Instructing NYPD Officers To Put On Mask

A video posted on social media shows that maskless NYPD officers pushed out a passenger through the emergency exit of an MTA subway after he asked them to wear masks. According to NYPD guidelines, all officers are required to wear face coverings when interacting with members of the public, regardless of vaccination status.

US: October Storm Brings Heavy Snow To Northern Utah

A cold front remained across Utah and brought snow to the northern area on Tuesday, October 19. A video posted on social media shows a boy and a dog enjoying to play in the snow.

US: Fire Breaks Out At 14th And Broadway Intersection In San Diego, CA

A massive fire broke out at the intersection of 14th and Broadway in downtown San Diego, CA, on Tuesday morning. The fire and smoke could be seen clearly over the night sky. There is no further information about the incident at the moment.

Chile: Protesters Gather In Plaza Dignidad To Mark Second Anniversary Of Social Outbreak 4

Demonstrations took place in several cities in Chile Monday, October 18 to mark the second anniversary of the start of protests against inequality back in 2019. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Plaza Dignidad (Plaza Baquedano) in Santiago after marching from different parts of the city demanding justice for victims of human rights violations and the release of political prisoners.

India: Flooded River Due To Heavy Rainfall In Garampani, Uttarakhand

Heavy rainfall hit Garampani in the Uttarakhand state. The rain has caused flooding around the region as well. This video shows the flooded river in Garampani. Rising water level could be seen clearly.

India: Over 30 People Dead As Torrential Rain Triggers Massive Flooding In Uttarakhand

Torrential rains struck Uttarakhand, India, causing massive floods and landslides over the region. According to reports, the death toll in rain-related incidents in Uttarakhand increased to 34 as of Tuesday, October 19.

Eastern Mediterranean: Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Greece Shaking Neighboring Regions

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck several islands in Greece and other regions in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the parts of Turkey and Egypt on Tuesday, October 19. No casualties were reported. A video posted on social media shows the shaking of a strong earthquake in Beheira Governorate, Egypt.