Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

BEIJING, China, Aug. 23 Kyodo - Humanoid robots walk in formation during the opening ceremony of the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Asian Games: Torch relay

NAGOYA, Japan, Aug. 23 Kyodo - Three-time Olympic women's wrestling gold medalist Saori Yoshida starts as the first runner of the Asian Games torch relay at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 5

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

Canada: Massive Lightning Strike Caught on Camera in North Vancouver

A massive lightning strike was caught on camera in North Vancouver Saturday night, August 22, as a severe thunderstorm moved through southern British Columbia.

US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing

The Tien Kung Ultra robot developed by Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics Co. catches fire after crashing into a mat set up for deceleration following a 100-meter preliminary heat during the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026. The robot finished the race in 9.32 seconds, beating the 9.58-second world record set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt in Berlin in 2009.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (L) poses on first base after hitting a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga pitches in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 3

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for nearly 90,000 residents as of Sunday, August 23. The fire has pushed toward the center of Reno, with its "GO NOW" evacuation zone reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders were injured, and Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as officials investigate the human-caused blaze.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Baseball: Mets vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2026.

Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

A woman looks at portraits of fallen Ukrainian soldiers displayed on a wall in Kyiv on Aug. 22, 2026.

Scene from Kyiv

Scene from Kyiv

Portraits of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are displayed at Independence Square in Kyiv on Aug. 22, 2026.

US: Visitors Take Shelter as Storm Batters Disney World in Florida

A sudden storm swept through EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that bent palm trees. The video shows crowds of visitors taking shelter under a covered walkway as the storm rolled in around 4:00 p.m.

US: Storm Winds Hurl Pool Chairs Into Water at Orlando Hotel

Strong winds tore through a hotel pool area in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, hurling lounge chairs into the pool as a storm swept through the region. The person who filmed the video said the wind was strong enough to throw chairs into the pool.

US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 2

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 10,500 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, threatening nearly 1,000 homes as of Saturday evening, August 22. The fire, which started on a hillside northeast of Verdi, has prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and closed Highway 395 in both directions. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as firefighters and emergency crews respond to the fast-moving blaze.

US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 10,500 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, threatening nearly 1,000 homes as of Saturday evening, August 22. The fire, which started on a hillside northeast of Verdi, has prompted evacuation warnings in neighboring Sierra County, California, and closed Highway 395 in both directions. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as firefighters and emergency crews respond to the fast-moving blaze.

Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi speaks during an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Visitors gather in a tasting area for sake from Japan's Niigata Prefecture during an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi (L) explains locally made edged tools to a visitor at an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Athens Olympic women's marathon gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi poses during the Asian Games torch relay in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Athens Olympic women's marathon gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi takes part in the Asian Games torch relay in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Three-time Olympic women's wrestling gold medalist Saori Yoshida starts as the first runner of the Asian Games torch relay at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Athens Olympic women's marathon gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi takes part in the Asian Games torch relay in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Asian Games: Torch relay

Asian Games: Torch relay

Three-time Olympic women's wrestling gold medalist Saori Yoshida starts as the first runner of the Asian Games torch relay at Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

Ex-Japan volleyball player holds clinic in Beijing

Ex-Japan volleyball player holds clinic in Beijing

Saori Kimura (L), a former Japan women's volleyball player and 2012 London Olympics bronze medalist, holds a volleyball clinic at the Japanese school in Beijing on Aug. 22, 2026.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal reacts after getting Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis to fly out in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing seven innings in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tarik Skubal is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing seven innings in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.