Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Elysee World Cup Winners Legion D'honneur - Paris

Elysee World Cup Winners Legion D'honneur - Paris

France's national team forward Ousmane Dembele (L) leaves after receiving the Legion of Honour during a ceremony to award French 2018 football World Cup winners, on June 4, 2019, at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Winners of the Russia 2018 World Cup

Winners of the Russia 2018 World Cup

French soccer team player Ousmane Dembele winner of the Russia 2018 World Cup, leaves after being awarded with France's prestigious Legion of Honour during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace on June 4, 2019 in Paris, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Champions Reception At The Elysee - Paris

World Champions Reception At The Elysee - Paris

Ousmane Dembele at Elysse Palace. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes players of the French national football team after they won the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match, during a reception at the Elysee Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018 in Paris. Photo by ELIOT BLONDET/ABACAPRESS.COM

FIFA World Cup - Kylian Mbappe Emerges On World Stage

FIFA World Cup - Kylian Mbappe Emerges On World Stage

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring with teammate Ousmane Dembele during the FIFA World Cup France v Argentina at the Kazan Arena stadium in Kazan, Russia on June 30, 2018. Teenage star Kylian Mbappe struck twice and earned another goal as France defeated Argentina 4-3 and move into the quarter-finals. Photo by Christian Liewig/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 8TH DISTRICT. THE PATROUILLE DE FRANCE AND THE BLEUS ON THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES AFTER THEIR VICTORY AT THE 2018 SOCCER WORLD CUP. JULY 16, 2018. FRENCH FLAGS Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 8TH DISTRICT. FRANCE FOOTBALL TEAM ON AVENUE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES ON JULY 16, 2018 AFTER THEIR VICTORY AT 2018 FOOTBALL WORLD CUP IN RUSSIA Photo by Bruno de Hogues/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (8TH DISTRICT). 2018-07-16: THE FRENCH WELCOME THE FRENCH FOOTBALL TEAM ON THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES, AFTER THE VICTORY AT THE WORLD CUP Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice - France Vs Italie

Immersion at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, Southern France, just a few hours before kick-off of the French team's soccer football match against Italy on 1 June 2018, before leaving for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Photo by Patrice Masante/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Former Japan defender Tomoaki Makino receives a bouquet at a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 26, 2022, following his earlier announcement that the 35-year-old, now at the Vissel Kobe J-League football team, will retire at the end of the current season. Makino represented Japan at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Former Japan defender Tomoaki Makino attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 26, 2022, following his earlier announcement that the 35-year-old, now at the Vissel Kobe J-League football team, will retire at the end of the current season. Makino represented Japan at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Former Japan defender Tomoaki Makino attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 26, 2022, following his earlier announcement that the 35-year-old, now at the Vissel Kobe J-League football team, will retire at the end of the current season. Makino represented Japan at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Former Japan defender Tomoaki Makino attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 26, 2022, following his earlier announcement that the 35-year-old, now at the Vissel Kobe J-League football team, will retire at the end of the current season. Makino represented Japan at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Ex-Japan defender Makino to retire

Former Japan defender Tomoaki Makino attends a press conference in Kobe, western Japan, on Dec. 26, 2022, following his earlier announcement that the 35-year-old, now at the Vissel Kobe J-League football team, will retire at the end of the current season. Makino represented Japan at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Football: Messi in last 5 World Cups

Football: Messi in last 5 World Cups

Combined photo shows Argentina's Lionel Messi at the football World Cup (from L) in Qatar in 2022, in Russia in 2018, in Brazil in 2014, in South Africa in 2010 and in Germany in 2006. Messi won his first World Cup title this year after Argentina beat France.

Prelim round for 2018 soccer World Cup to start in June

Prelim round for 2018 soccer World Cup to start in June

TOKYO, Japan - Kuniya Daini (C), president of the Japan Football Association, and other senior JFA officials pose in Tokyo on Dec. 10, 2014, on the occasion of the association's announcement that the elimination round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will start in June.

Football: World Cup final

Football: World Cup final

MOSCOW, Russia, July 16 Kyodo - Olivier Giroud raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other France players, including Kylian Mbappe (10), after beating Croatia 4-2 to win the country's second World Cup title at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018.

Football: Mbappe at World Cup

Football: Mbappe at World Cup

MOSCOW, Russia, July 25 Kyodo - Kylian Mbappe (10) and other France players walk toward the winner's podium as they are congratulated by Croatia players after their victory in the World Cup final at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018.

Football: France wins World Cup title

Football: France wins World Cup title

MOSCOW, Russia, July 25 Kyodo - Olivier Giroud (C) raises the World Cup trophy as he celebrates with other France players, including Kylian Mbappe (10), after beating Croatia 4-2 to win the country's second World Cup title at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018.

Football: France vs Belgium at World Cup

Football: France vs Belgium at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, July 11 Kyodo - Belgium players pose ahead of a World Cup semifinal against France at St. Petersburg Stadium in Russia on July 10, 2018. France defeated Belgium 1-0.

Football: Croatia vs England at World Cup

Football: Croatia vs England at World Cup

MOSCOW, Russia, July 19 Kyodo - Croatia players acknowledge their supporters after defeating England 2-1 at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, on July 11, 2018 to reach their first World Cup final.

Football: Japan vs Belgium at World Cup

Football: Japan vs Belgium at World Cup

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia, July 3 Kyodo - Belgium's Nacer Chadli (far R) celebrates after scoring the winner against Japan in stoppage time of a World Cup round-of-16 match in Rostov-On-Don, Russia, on July 2, 2018. Belgium won 3-2.

Football: Brazil vs Belgium at World Cup

Football: Brazil vs Belgium at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia, July 11 Kyodo - Belgium football supporters celebrate after defeating Brazil 2-1 at a World Cup quarterfinal match on July 6, 2018, in Kazan, Russia.

Football: Japan squad returns from World Cup

Football: Japan squad returns from World Cup

NARITA, Japan, July 5 Kyodo - Members of the Japanese national football team return to Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on July 5, 2018, after being defeated by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Russia.

Football: Belgium vs Brazil at World Cup

Football: Belgium vs Brazil at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia, Aug. 1 Kyodo - Brazil's Neymar (R) dives in the penalty area during the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium in Kazan, Russia, July 6, 2018. Belgium won 2-1.

Football: Brazil vs Belgium at World Cup

Football: Brazil vs Belgium at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia, July 12 Kyodo - Brazil football supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup quarterfinal match against Belgium in Kazan, Russia, on July 6, 2018.

Football: Uruguay vs France at World Cup

Football: Uruguay vs France at World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia, July 7 Kyodo - Raphael Varane (R) of France celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal against Uruguay in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on July 6, 2018. France won 2-0.

Football: Japan coach Nishino at World Cup

Football: Japan coach Nishino at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia, July 2 Kyodo - Japan coach Akira Nishino watches his players training in Kazan, Russia, on June 29, 2018, ahead of a World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium.

Football: France vs Argentina at World Cup

Football: France vs Argentina at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia, July 2 Kyodo - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) walks off the pitch after his side lost 4-3 to France in a World Cup round-of-16 match in Kazan, Russia, on June 30, 2018.

Football: Japan vs Belgium at World Cup+

Football: Japan vs Belgium at World Cup+

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia, July 3 Kyodo - Belgium players celebrate after taking a 3-2 lead in stoppage time while Japan's Makoto Hasebe (17) looks dejected and Gen Shoji lies on his back during a World Cup round-of-16 match in Rostov-On-Don, Russia, on July 2, 2018. Belgium won 3-2.

Football: Maradona at World Cup

Football: Maradona at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 27 Kyodo - Former Argentina football star Diego Maradona displays a banner given to him by a fan at a World Cup Group D match between his country and Nigeria in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 26, 2018.

Football: France's Mbappe at World Cup

Football: France's Mbappe at World Cup

MOSCOW, Russia, July 31 Kyodo - Kylian Mbappe (10) of France dribbles the ball while being marked by Andreas Christensen of Denmark during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 26, 2018.

Football: Fans at World Cup

Football: Fans at World Cup

VOLGOGRAD, Russia, July 9 Kyodo - Japanese football fans cheer ahead of a World Cup Group H match against Poland on June 28, 2018, in Volgograd, Russia.

Football: Germany vs South Korea at World Cup

Football: Germany vs South Korea at World Cup

Son Heung Min (7) of South Korea and his teammates celebrate after Son scored the team's second goal during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Germany in Kazan, Russia, on June 27, 2018. South Korea won 2-0.

Football: Nigeria vs Argentina at World Cup

Football: Nigeria vs Argentina at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 27 Kyodo - Marcos Rojo (16) of Argentina celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Nigeria during the second half of a World Cup Group D match in St. Petersburg, Russia, on June 26, 2018. Argentina won 2-1.

Football: Japan vs Senegal at World Cup

Football: Japan vs Senegal at World Cup

EKATERINBURG, Russia, June 24 Kyodo - Keisuke Honda of Japan (2nd from L) celebrates with teammates Makoto Hasebe (L) and Maya Yoshida (22) after scoring a goal during the second half of a World Cup Group H match against Senegal in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on June 24, 2018.

Football: Japan vs Senegal at World Cup

Football: Japan vs Senegal at World Cup

EKATERINBURG, Russia, June 25 Kyodo - Members of the Japan national football team huddle prior to their World Cup Group H match against Senegal in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on June 24, 2018.

Football: Supporters at World Cup

Football: Supporters at World Cup

SARANSK, Russia - Supporters of Japan and Colombia pose together ahead of a World Cup group stage match between the two countries in front of Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia, on June 19, 2018.

Football: Argentina vs Croatia at World Cup

Football: Argentina vs Croatia at World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia, June 22 Kyodo - Lionel Messi of Argentina looks dejected after Croatia's third goal during the second half of a World Cup group stage match in Nizhny Novgorod Russia, June 21, 2018. Croatia won 3-0.

Football: Argentina vs Iceland at World Cup

Football: Argentina vs Iceland at World Cup

MOSCOW, Russia, June 17 Kyodo - Lionel Messi (R) of Argentina takes a free kick during the second half of a World Cup group stage match against Iceland at Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 16, 2018.

Football: Spain vs Iran at World Cup

Football: Spain vs Iran at World Cup

KAZAN, Russia, June 21 Kyodo - Spain players pose ahead of a World Cup group stage match against Iran at Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, on June 20, 2018.

Football: Brazil vs Switzerland

Football: Brazil vs Switzerland

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - Brazilian supporters react after the World Cup Group E match between Brazil and Switzerland ended in a 1-1 draw on June 17, 2018, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.