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.

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs SS Juve Stabia

Happiness of Palermo F.C. team after win the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Juve Stabia 19th Januar 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs SS Juve Stabia

Happiness of Palermo F.C. team after win the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Juve Stabia 19th Januar 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs SS Juve Stabia

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs SS Juve Stabia

Happiness of Palermo F.C. team after win the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Juve Stabia 19th Januar 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Diana Shnaider hugs her coach after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Diana Shnaider hugs her mum after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Happiness of Diana Shnaider after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Happiness of Diana Shnaider after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Happiness of Diana Shnaider after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Happiness of Diana Shnaider after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Final

Happiness of Diana Shnaider after win the final match vs. Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Semifinal

International Tennis match - WTA Hungarian Grand Prix - Semifinal

Happiness of Aliaksandra Sasnovich after win the quarter finals match vs.Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (SVK) at the WTA250 Hungarian Gran Prix Tennis on 19th July 2024 at Romai Teniszakademia, Budapest, Hungary

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on March 5, 2023 shows Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrating after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows Red Bull Racing's driver Max Verstappen performing a burnout after winning the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: Red Bull's Max Verstappen rounded off the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship with a typically dominant victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This was Verstappen's 19th win of 22 Grand Prix in a record-breaking year, as the Dutchman secured his third consecutive F1 Drivers' Championship in the Qatar Sprint race in October. This file photo taken on Nov. 26, 2023 shows Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen (2nd L) of Red Bull Racing posing on the podium after the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 10. Xie Zhenye (male, athletics) Xie stormed to the men's 100m victory at the Asian Games and helped China win the men's 4x100m relay title, thus completing a golden double in Hangzhou. As a member of China's men's 4x100m relay team at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Xie received his reallocated bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asiad. This file photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows Xie Zhenye of China celebrating after winning the Men's 100m Final of Athletics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES/TEAMS OF 2023

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting calendar draws to a close, Xinhua News Agency has selected the top 10 Chinese athletes/teams for 2023: 2. Wang Chuqin (male, table tennis) At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Wang became the first-ever men's paddler to win four gold medals at a single Asiad. The 23-year-old also reclaimed the men's doubles title with Fan Zhendong for China and retained the mixed doubles crown with Sun Yingsha at the Durban worlds. This file photo taken on Sept. 26, 2023 shows Wang Chuqin of China celebrating during the men's team finals table tennis match between China and South Korea at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

Myanmar Wushu athletes aiming high for 19th Asian Games

STORY: Myanmar Wushu athletes aiming high for 19th Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Myanmar Wushu athletes training STORYLINE: Ahead of the 19th Asian Games, Myanmar Wushu athletes were training hard to achieve good results in the competition. A total of 7 members will take part in the 19th Asian games, including four athletes, one coach and two officials of Myanmar Wushu Federation. They left Myanmar on Friday according to the Swe Swe Thant, Coach of Myanmar Wushu Federation. Team Myanmar has made great efforts to win the highest prize in the competition. Swe Swe Thant also mentioned her expectation. "In the Asian Games, the Myanmar Wushu team had abundant experience and we had won gold, silver and bronze medals. We once won prizes in the 18th Asian Games," Swe Swe Thant said. 111 athletes (63 men and 48 women) from Myanmar will compete in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China from Sept. 23 to Oct. 8. Xinhu

Mongolian judokas aim for gold at Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Mongolian judokas aim for gold at Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORT SHOTLIST: 1. various of training of Mongolian judokas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Mongolian): LKHAGVATOGOO ENKHRIILEN, Mongolian judoka 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian): TSEND-OCHIR TSOGTBAATAR, Mongolian judoka 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Mongolian): YONDONPERENLEI BASKHUU, Mongolian judoka 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Mongolian): CHIMED-YONDON BOLDBAATAR, Coach of Mongolian national judo team 6. various of training of Mongolian judokas 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Mongolian national judo team STORYLINE: Mongolian judokas have been ramping up their preparations for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in China's Hangzhou, aiming for gold medals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Mongolian): LKHAGVATOGOO ENKHRIILEN, Mongolian judoka "The Asian Games, also known as the Asian Olympics, is the continent's largest sporting event. I have been training hard to win a gold medal for my country at the upcoming Asian Games." SOUNDBITE 2 (Mongolian)

Nepali karate players expecting high of Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Nepali karate players expecting high of Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YUBRAJ LAMA, President of Nepal Karate Federation 3. various of the training 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YUBRAJ LAMA, President of Nepal Karate Federation STORYLINE: Biplov Lal Shrestha and his teammates have been practicing hard these days, as the Nepali karate athletes are aiming for medals at the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China in less than three weeks. Nepal's National Sports Council has reportedly listed taekwondo, karate and boxing as potential medal-earners at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while Shrestha himself was a gold medallist at the 2019 South Asian Games. "I'm going to Hangzhou with high spirits and compete fiercely and win a medal for my country," said Shrestha. Nepal has never won a gold medal at past Asian Games, but secured silver twice and 22 bronzes. In the 2018 Asian

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES OF 2022

TOP 10 CHINESE ATHLETES OF 2022

(221225) -- BEIJING, Dec. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on June 30, 2022 shows Chen Yuxi (L)/Quan Hongchan of China compete during the women's 10m synchronised final of diving at the 19th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Chen and Quan finished 1-2 in the women's 10m platform at both the FINA World Championships and Diving World Cup. They also combined to win the 10m synchronized at both events, completing a "grand slam" of Olympic, World Championships and World Cup titles. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

Japanese girl wins award at Russia's top music school

Japanese girl wins award at Russia's top music school

MOSCOW, Russia - Photo shows Kanon Matsuda, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, who studies the piano at the Gnessin Moscow Special School of Music. Matsuda was given the best student award on Feb. 15, 2013, becoming the first foreigner to win the honor at the institution that has trained gifted children since the late 19th century.

Japanese girl wins award at Russia's top music school

Japanese girl wins award at Russia's top music school

MOSCOW, Russia - Kanon Matsuda, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, plays the piano during a ceremony at the Gnessin Moscow Special School of Music, Russia's top music school, on Feb. 15, 2013. Matsuda was given the best student award, becoming the first foreigner to win the honor at the institution that has trained gifted children since the late 19th century.

Tigers pitcher Scherzer

Tigers pitcher Scherzer

NEW YORK, United States - Detroit Tigers starter Max Scherzer pitches during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on Aug. 24, 2013. Scherzer picked up his 19th win of the season as the Tigers won 3-0.

Japan make history by beating Wales

Japan make history by beating Wales

TOKYO, Japan - Michael Broadhurst of Japan scores a try in the 19th minute of the second half of a game against Wales at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on June 15, 2013. Japan beat Wales 23-8, recording their first official test-match win against a Tier One rugby nation.

Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) and Shinji Kagawa wave to crowds after a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Okazaki scored in the 19th minute of the game to bring about the win.

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute of a World Cup third place match against Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 10, 2010. Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to win bronze.

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller reacts after scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute of a World Cup third place match against Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 10, 2010. Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to win bronze.

Asashoryu zeros in on 19th title at Kyushu sumo

Asashoryu zeros in on 19th title at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (R) zeroes in on his 19th Emperor's Cup after mugging Tochiazuma to record win No. 13 at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 24.

Yanagisawa scores goal against Australia

Yanagisawa scores goal against Australia

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the first goal for Japan in the 19th minute in the Asia-Oceania Challenge Cup in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 15. Japan beat Australia 3-0 to win the inaugural competition between Asia and Oceania champions.

Sasaki picks up 19th save

Sasaki picks up 19th save

KANSAS CITY, United States - Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki strikes out two of the three batters in the ninth inning to pick up his 19th save of the season and lead the Seattle Mariners to a 9-6 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25.

Yomiuri Giants celebrate Japan Series champi

Yomiuri Giants celebrate Japan Series champi

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants members throw manager Shigeo Nagashima in the air following their 9-3 win against the Daiei Hawks to claim the best-of-seven Japan Series professional baseball championship at the Tokyo Dome on Oct. 28. The Giants took the series four games to two, winning the championship for the 19th time and the first time since 1994.

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute of a World Cup third place match against Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 10, 2010. Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to win bronze. (Kyodo)

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

Germany take bronze as they beat Uruguay 3-2

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa - Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller reacts after scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute of a World Cup third place match against Uruguay at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, July 10, 2010. Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 to win bronze. (Kyodo)

Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

Japan wins vs. Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Shinji Okazaki (L) and Shinji Kagawa wave to crowds after a 1-0 victory over Argentina in a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Okazaki scored in the 19th minute of the game to bring about the win. (Kyodo)

Pyeongchang Olympics

Pyeongchang Olympics

Shani Davis, who became the first black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual Winter Olympic event, finishes 19th in the men's 1,500-meter speed skating at the Pyeongchang Olympics in Gangneng, South Korea on Feb. 13, 2018. He won the speed skating 1,000 meter event at the Turin and Vancouver Games. He is also a two-time 1,500-meter silver medalist. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yanagisawa scores goal against Australia

Yanagisawa scores goal against Australia

FUKUROI, Japan - Striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the first goal for Japan in the 19th minute in the Asia-Oceania Challenge Cup in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Aug. 15. Japan beat Australia 3-0 to win the inaugural competition between Asia and Oceania champions.

Sasaki picks up 19th save

Sasaki picks up 19th save

KANSAS CITY, United States - Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki strikes out two of the three batters in the ninth inning to pick up his 19th save of the season and lead the Seattle Mariners to a 9-6 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 25.