Thailand: Heavy Rain Brings Widespread Flooding Across Several Regions 2

Thailand's weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the North, the lower Northeast, the central region including Bangkok, the East, and the South. On Thursday, September 24, flooding hit parts of Chonburi province, including Pattaya, and submerged Highway 331 in Si Racha. A foreign tourist went missing after being swept into a canal in Pattaya.

US: Heavy Security Around Waldorf Astoria as President Xi Jinping Arrives

Police guarded security barriers near the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 23, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. While MPD did not confirm Xi was staying at the hotel, officials issued a special-event advisory covering the hotel from September 23 to 25.

Thailand: Heavy Rain Brings Widespread Flooding Across Several Regions

Thailand's weather agency warned of heavy to very heavy rain across the North, the lower Northeast, the central region including Bangkok, the East, and the South. On Thursday, September 24, flooding hit parts of Chonburi province, including Pattaya, and submerged Highway 331 in Si Racha. A foreign tourist went missing after being swept into a canal in Pattaya.

Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 3

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

Spain: Police Clash With Protesters in Madrid After Elderly Woman’s Eviction 2

Thousands of people took to the streets in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Wednesday, September 23, to protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from the home she had lived in for more than 70 years, with police charging a group of demonstrators in the capital during a rally called by the Madrid Tenants' Union, which condemned the officers' actions. Earlier in the day, protesters clashed with police outside her building in the Retiro district as more than 15 police vans were deployed to break up an overnight camp and carry out the eviction.

Germany: US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Spangdahlem Air Base

A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany on Tuesday, September 22. The pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical care. The cause is under investigation.

South Korea: Shark Sighting Draws Crowds to North Port Waterfront Park in Busan

A 3.5-meter shark that entered a waterway at North Port Waterfront Park in Busan on September 18 has drawn large crowds. Authorities restricted evening access to the park from Monday as the shark remained in the channel for several days.

Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 4

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 3

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 2

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while nearly 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Causes Landslides Across Kanto Region 2

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while nearly 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Causes Landslides Across Kanto Region

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while nearly 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

Japan: Manhole Bursts With Water as Typhoon Dujuan Brings Heavy Rain

A powerful Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rain to a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, and flooding was reported in several areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special warning for landslides in Oshima Town in the Izu Islands. It also issued Level 2 to 4 heavy rain warnings across the Kanto-Koshin region. This video shows water forcefully gushing out of a manhole in Yokohama due to heavy rain.

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

Colombia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Wildfire in Villa de Leyva 2

A wildfire broke out on Cerro San Marcos in Villa de Leyva, in Colombia's Boyacá department, on Saturday, September 19, and remained active as of Sunday. Strong winds and difficult terrain fueled the spread of the blaze, forcing the preventive evacuation of guests from several hotels. Authorities declared a state of emergency and a red alert in response.

Netherlands: Thousands Gather for Stand Up for Israel Rally at Dam Square

Pro-Israel supporters gathered in Amsterdam's Dam Square on Friday, September 18, for a Stand Up for Israel rally. During the rally, a large Palestinian flag was unfurled from a balcony of a nearby H&M building, and the demonstrators pulled it down. Pro-Palestinian activists ignored a city ban on counter-demonstrations, leading police to detain them.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026, shows a sign barring public access to 2,077-meter Mt. Tokachi in Kamifurano in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the eruption alert was raised to Level 3.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026, shows a sign barring public access to 2,077-meter Mt. Tokachi in Kamifurano in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the eruption alert was raised to Level 3.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Tokachi in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The eruption alert was raised to Level 3 about a week earlier, barring public access to the 2,077-meter mountain.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Tokachi in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The eruption alert was raised to Level 3 about a week earlier, barring public access to the 2,077-meter mountain.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Tokachi in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The eruption alert was raised to Level 3 about a week earlier, barring public access to the 2,077-meter mountain.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Tokachi in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The eruption alert was raised to Level 3 about a week earlier, barring public access to the 2,077-meter mountain.

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 18, 2026, shows smoke rising from Mt. Tokachi in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The eruption alert was raised to Level 3 about a week earlier, barring public access to the 2,077-meter mountain.

Chile: Powerful Sandstorm Hits Iquique, Disrupting Independence Day Celebrations 2

A sandstorm with winds gusting up to 70 km/h swept through Iquique early Friday, September 18, prompting authorities to cancel the city's Independence Day Te Deum service and military parade for safety reasons. The wind also damaged festival stalls and knocked out power in some areas.

India: IT Employee Carries Rescued Python Away From Office Campus in Hyderabad

A python was spotted near an IT company campus close to Durgam Cheruvu in Hyderabad, Telangana, on the night of September 17. Visuals show an employee carrying the coiled reptile before riding off on a scooter to relocate it.

Spain: Authorities Issue Es-Alert as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Valencia 2

A severe thunderstorm swept across the Valencia region in Spain on the night of Wednesday, September 16, after AEMET had issued an orange weather alert. Authorities also sent an Es-Alert emergency warning to residents. The storm suspended part of the Metrovalencia rail service and forced the postponement of a LaLiga match between Levante and Athletic Bilbao.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) and Blake Snell pose for a photo after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) and Blake Snell pose for a photo after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L) and manager Dave Roberts celebrate with champagne after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, manager Dave Roberts and Blake Snell pose for a photo after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers' Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal celebrate with champagne after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, manager Dave Roberts and Blake Snell celebrate with champagne after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, manager Dave Roberts and Blake Snell celebrate with champagne after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

Baseball: Dodgers clinch NL West title

(From L) Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, manager Dave Roberts and Blake Snell celebrate with champagne after the Dodgers clinched their fifth consecutive National League West title with an 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 17, 2026.

US: Floriston Fire Breaks Out, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closure 2

The Floriston Fire, which started Wednesday, September 16, near Interstate 80 on the California-Nevada border, had burned 640 acres and was 5% contained, prompting evacuation warnings and forcing a closure of westbound Interstate 80.

Spain: Severe Storm Hits Catalonia With Hail and Strong Winds 2

Severe storms hit Catalonia on Wednesday night, September 16, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail.

Spain: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Barcelona 2

Torrential rain triggered severe flooding and a red weather alert across Barcelona and northeastern Spain on Wednesday, September 16, prompting road closures, rail delays, and dozens of flight cancellations at El Prat airport. A man died after being swept away by a stream in Garraf, and rescue crews worked to free a vehicle trapped inside a flooded tunnel as the storm also caused flooding and a partial ceiling collapse at Vall d'Hebron Hospital and left hundreds without power.

Spain: Severe Storm Hits Valencia, Causing Flooding 2

A storm hit Valencia on Wednesday, September 16, bringing severe weather and causing flooding across the city while disrupting traffic.

Spain: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Barcelona

Torrential rain triggered severe flooding and a red weather alert across Barcelona and northeastern Spain on Wednesday, September 16, prompting road closures, rail delays, and dozens of flight cancellations at El Prat airport. A man died after being swept away by a stream in Garraf, and rescue crews worked to free a vehicle trapped inside a flooded tunnel as the storm also caused flooding and a partial ceiling collapse at Vall d'Hebron Hospital and left hundreds without power.

Football: UEFA Europa League

Football: UEFA Europa League

Lyon's Keito Nakamura applauds fans following a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht in a UEFA Europa League football match against Anderlecht in Brussels, Belgium, on Sept. 16, 2026.

Serbia: Student Movement Marches in Belgrade to Register for Polls 2

Supporters of Serbia's anti-government student movement marched through central Belgrade on Monday, September 14, arriving at the Republic Electoral Commission headquarters to submit signatures required to register for the October 25 parliamentary election.

Netherlands: Farmer Protesters Set Tires Ablaze Along A28 in Drenthe

Black smoke billowed from a roadside fire along the A28 highway near Beilen, in the Dutch province of Drenthe, on Tuesday, September 15, as farmer protesters set tires and oil drums ablaze during nationwide demonstrations tied to the government's Budget Day. The fires, part of a wave of highway blazes across the Netherlands linked to the Farmers Defence Force, forced authorities to close lanes and slow traffic in the area.

Singapore: Haze From Indonesian Wildfires Turns Air Quality Unhealthy 2

Air quality across all regions of Singapore entered the unhealthy range on Tuesday, September 15, marking the first time the PSI reached unhealthy levels islandwide since October 2023. The worsening haze was driven by smoke plumes drifting from forest fires burning in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra, Indonesia.

US: Fresh Blaze Hits Fort Hood Military Installation in Texas

Wildfires continued to break out at Fort Hood, Texas, with officials battling multiple fires in a training area on Monday, September 14, and another blaze on Tuesday morning. Plumes of white and gray smoke rose above the installation, visible as far away as Temple.

Spain: Wildfire Erupts Near Benahavís, Prompting Evacuations 2

A wildfire broke out near the Ermita del Rosario area in Benahavís, Málaga, on Sunday, September 13, injuring at least three people and prompting evacuations.

US: Possible Landspout Spotted Near DeWitt, Arkansas

A possible landspout appeared in DeWitt, Arkansas, on Monday, September 14.

Moon and Venus Shine Together in Close Conjunction 2

The Moon and Venus appeared close together in the evening sky on Monday, September 14, creating a dazzling celestial display.

Moon and Venus Shine Together in Close Conjunction

The Moon and Venus appeared close together in the evening sky on Monday, September 14, creating a dazzling celestial display.

Italy: Rockfall Sends Boulders Crashing Down Alpine Mountainside 2

A major rockfall occurred Saturday afternoon on the Hintere Schöntaufspitze peak above Sulden, in the South Tyrol region of northern Italy, sending a large mass of rock crashing down the mountainside and producing a dust cloud visible from a distance.