Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) beats ozeki Chiyotaikai for his 12th straight win to stay tied for the lead with Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20.

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) drives out yokozuna Musashimaru to mark his 12th win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 20. Musashimaru suffered his third straight defeat.

Ozeki Kaio rolls to 12th win

Ozeki Kaio rolls to 12th win

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (L) cruises to his 12th straight win over title pretender Tamanoshima on March 22 to hold onto the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and edge one step closer to his second Emperor's Cup.

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

Asashoryu stays tied for lead

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) beats ozeki Chiyotaikai for his 12th straight win to stay tied for the lead with Kotomitsuki on the 13th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 20. (Kyodo)

Youngest shogi player marks record 12th straight win since debut

Youngest shogi player marks record 12th straight win since debut

Sota Fujii (L), the youngest professional player of shogi, a chess-like Japanese board game, reviews a game after beating Yoshitaka Hoshino on April 13, 2017, in Osaka, to extend his own winning streak record since a professional debut game to 12. Fujii, who became a fourth-dan pro at the age of 14 years and 2 months, set a new winning streak record since a professional debut game on April 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Youngest shogi player marks record 12th straight win since debut

Youngest shogi player marks record 12th straight win since debut

Sota Fujii (L), the youngest professional player of shogi, a chess-like Japanese board game, beats Yoshitaka Hoshino on April 13, 2017, in Osaka, extending his own winning streak record since a professional debut game to 12. Fujii, who became a fourth-dan pro at the age of 14 years and 2 months, set a new winning streak record since a professional debut game on April 4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

Musashimaru defeated by Asashoryu

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian sekiwake Asashoryu (L) drives out yokozuna Musashimaru to mark his 12th win at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 20. Musashimaru suffered his third straight defeat.

Ozeki Kaio rolls to 12th win

Ozeki Kaio rolls to 12th win

OSAKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (L) cruises to his 12th straight win over title pretender Tamanoshima on March 22 to hold onto the lead at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka and edge one step closer to his second Emperor's Cup.