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Torrential rain hits central Japan

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region. (Kyodo)

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Halloween event at USJ

A Halloween event, the "Street Zombies" show, is presented to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Sept. 9, 2026, ahead of the opening of the theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event on Sept. 11.

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Halloween event at USJ

A Halloween event, the "Street Zombies" show, is presented to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Sept. 9, 2026, ahead of the opening of the theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event on Sept. 11.

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Halloween event at USJ

A Halloween event, the "Street Zombies" show, is presented to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Sept. 9, 2026, ahead of the opening of the theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event on Sept. 11.

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Japan: Traffic Cone Drifts Upright Down Flooded Nagoya Street

On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 8, torrential rain flooded roads across Nagoya, and footage captured a traffic cone gracefully drifting upright along a flooded street.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Vehicles drive through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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US: Severe Storms Slam Washington, D.C., Leave Thousands Without Power 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Washington, DC area on Thursday night, September 3, unleashing wind gusts topping 60 mph that toppled trees and cut power to more than 150,000 customers. The storms also produced frequent lightning and flooding in parts of the region.

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Canada: Severe Weather Blows Cushions Off Porch in Vaughan, Ontario

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas. Home security camera footage from Vaughan shows outdoor furniture cushions being blown off a porch, while separate footage captures wind-driven rain nearly obscuring the view of a driveway and street during the storm.

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[Breaking News]Torrential rain in central Japan

HIMI, Japan, Aug. 27 Kyodo - A man walks on a flooded street in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain. (Kyodo)

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US: Boat Bursts Into Flames off City Island, Bronx, Three Injured

A 30-foot boat burst into flames near a dock on Bridge Street on City Island in the Bronx borough of New York City on Saturday, August 29, sending thick black smoke into the surrounding area. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about an hour, and three people suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospitals; the cause of the fire remains unknown.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

A person wades down a submerged street in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

A person stands on a submerged street in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

A man walks on a flooded street in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Spain: Floodwater Sweeps Person Down Tarragona Street

A person was swept along by floodwater on Carrer d'Apodaca in Tarragona, Spain, on Monday, August 24, as heavy rain left the street submerged. The video, filmed from a balcony overlooking the flooded road, shows the person being carried by the current as another bystander watches from the sidewalk. No injuries were reported.

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Strong earthquake hits Tokyo area

A street is partially flooded in Tokyo in the early hours of Aug. 23, 2026, following the rupture of a water pipe triggered by a strong earthquake that struck eastern Japan.

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Strong earthquake hits Tokyo area

A street is partially flooded in Tokyo in the early hours of Aug. 23, 2026, following the rupture of a water pipe triggered by a strong earthquake that struck eastern Japan.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Waikiki, Hawaii, With Strong Winds

Palm trees bend and sway violently as strong winds from Hurricane Lala battered Waikiki, Hawaii, on the night of August 15, with high-rise hotels and condominiums visible in the background of the wind-lashed street. This video shows palm trees whipping in powerful winds along a Waikiki street at night as Hurricane Lala passes through the area.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding, with vehicles abandoned on a street in Sakura City as local residents help direct traffic.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

A main street is deserted in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, as people take shelter underground during an air-raid drill simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Select members of Awa Odori traditional folk dance teams perform on the stage of a hall in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, ahead of a four-day street dancing starting on Aug. 12.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Select members of Awa Odori traditional folk dance teams perform on the stage of a hall in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, ahead of a four-day street dancing starting on Aug. 12.

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Spain: Tírig Wildfire Breaks Out in Castellón Province

The Tírig wildfire, which started on Friday, August 7, in inland Castellón, has burned 684 hectares and remains active.

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US: Massive Fire Destroys Seafood Warehouse in Galveston, Texas

A massive fire destroyed the Texas Gulf Seafood distribution warehouse near the Galveston Yacht Marina on Wednesday night, August 5. The blaze broke out around 8:40 p.m. at Pier 7, near 7th Street and Wharf Road, sending towering flames and heavy smoke into the sky. Three people and a dog were safely rescued with no injuries reported, and the fire was contained early Thursday morning.

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UK: Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed in London’s Covent Garden

A woman was arrested Wednesday, August 5, after four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden. Metropolitan Police said officers recovered a pair of scissors at the scene and that early indications suggest the incident was mental health-related.

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UK: Air Ambulance Lands in Trafalgar Square After Covent Garden Stabbing

Four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden district on Endell Street on Wednesday, August 5, prompting a major emergency response. A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident. A London Air Ambulance helicopter was filmed in Trafalgar Square, where a temporary landing zone had been set up in front of Nelson's Column, though all victims were ultimately transported to hospital by road.

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US: Waterspout Turns Into Tornado at Folly Beach, South Carolina

A waterspout that formed offshore near the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina on Saturday, August 1, moved onshore and was confirmed by the National Weather Service as a brief EF-0 tornado. The tornado tossed beach tents, chairs, and umbrellas into the air, though no injuries or structural damage were reported.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A street in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is congested with vehicles carrying waste and rubble on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A street in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, is congested with vehicles carrying waste and rubble on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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US: Overturned Semi-truck, Low Visibility Seen on Wisconsin Highway During Tornadic Storm

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands. The footage shows an overturned semi-truck and low visibility on Highway 441.

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"Cruelly hot day" in central Japan

A woman sprinkles water on a street in Mino in Gifu Prefecture on July 24, 2026, as the mercury reaches 40.2 C in the central Japan city, topping 40 C to mark a "cruelly hot day," the term used by the weather agency this year for temperatures of 40 C or higher.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 6

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Jacinto Benavente Avenue.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 5

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot at Plaza del Ayuntamiento in Valencia right after the match ended.

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New British PM Burnham

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech on Downing Street in London on July 20, 2026.

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New British PM Burnham

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech on Downing Street in London on July 20, 2026.

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New British PM Burnham

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech on Downing Street in London on July 20, 2026.

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New British PM Burnham

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech on Downing Street in London on July 20, 2026.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 4

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot in Murcia after the win.

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US: Fight Erupts in Times Square Amid World Cup Celebrations

A fight erupted in New York City's Times Square on Sunday, July 19, as hundreds of fans gathered to celebrate after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Win in New York 2

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, Spain fans were seen celebrating in the streets of New York. Hundreds of fans gathered in Times Square to celebrate.

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Chile: Storm Floods Roadways in Atacama Region

An intense frontal storm system brought heavy rain to Chile's Atacama Region over the weekend, flooding roadways including Route 5 North near Copiapó.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain.

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World Cup 2026 – Spain Fans Celebrate World Cup Win in New York

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, Spain fans were seen celebrating in the streets of New York. The video was shot outside the Spanish restaurant "La Nacional" in Manhattan when Spain won the match.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 2

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain.

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World Cup 2026 – Fans Celebrate World Cup Win Across Spain 3

After Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final to claim their second title, fans were seen celebrating in the streets across Spain. This video was shot on the Barcelona metro after the win.

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US: 200 Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Midtown Skyscraper Restaurant in NYC 2

A fire broke out at a restaurant on East 54th Street in midtown Manhattan on Friday and spread to the 43-story high-rise at 520 Madison Avenue. More than 200 people were evacuated and five civilians suffered minor injuries. The cause of the blaze remained under investigation.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of decorated floats takes place down a street in Kyoto, western Japan, during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade on July 17, 2026.

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Gion Festival in Kyoto

A procession of decorated floats takes place down a street in Kyoto, western Japan, during the Gion Festival's Yamahoko Junko parade on July 17, 2026.

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China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.