UK: Flash Flooding Causes Travel Disuprions In Parts Of Yorkshire

Stormy weather brought heavy rains to West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire on Monday, May 6, causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. The MET office issued a yellow weather warning.

6 killed, over 100 injured after tornado hits central Myanmar

STORY: 6 killed, over 100 injured after tornado hits central Myanmar DATELINE: April 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tornado-hit areas 2. various of rescue work after tornado STORYLINE: Six people were killed and 109 others injured after a deadly tornado hit central Myanmar on Friday, local authorities said. The tornado struck the villages in Lewe township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory at around 6:45 p.m. local time (GMT 1215) on Friday, the Myanmar Fire Services Department said. "Six died on the spot and 109 others were injured due to the heavy winds. 16 of the injured were in critical condition," a local police officer told Xinhua on Saturday, adding that no more deaths were reported until this morning. The death toll included two males and four females, the fire services department said, adding that more than 200 houses were also damaged due to the tornado. The injured are being treated at the hospitals in Nay Pyi Taw Union

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the fifth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 5, 2010. He went 2-for-4 in the team's 3-0 victory over the Indians and needs 22 more hits for his 10th consecutive 200-hit season.

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 5, 2010. He went 2-for-4 in the team's 3-0 victory over the Indians and needs 22 more hits for his 10th consecutive 200-hit season.

Living cost soars in Europe as annual inflation hits new highs

STORY: Living cost soars in Europe as annual inflation hits new highs DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Britain 2. SOUDNBITE 1 (English): LEO SCOTT, Resident in the UK 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BILLY MCGRANAGHAN, Founder of British charity Dads House 4. various of street views in Spain 5. various of Torrijas, a traditional Spanish dessert STORYLINE: Living cost is surging across Europe, as inflation rates hit new highs in many countries. Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 7 pct in the 12 months to March 2022, hitting a new 30-year high. SOUDNBITE 1 (English): LEO SCOTT, Resident in the UK "And me and my mother were talking about this. Now they're in America. I'm in England. On each side of the pond, we're all feeling it. Price hike with energy bills and also food." Dads House, a British charity, sees donations go down, as more and more people are in need. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BILLY MCGRANAGHAN, Found

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single in the fifth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 5, 2010. He went 2-for-4 in the team's 3-0 victory over the Indians and needs 22 more hits for his 10th consecutive 200-hit season. (Kyodo)

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

Ichiro needs 22 more hits for 10th consecutive 200-hit season

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki singles to left in the first inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Safeco Field in Seattle on Sept. 5, 2010. He went 2-for-4 in the team's 3-0 victory over the Indians and needs 22 more hits for his 10th consecutive 200-hit season. (Kyodo)