US: Nights of Thousand Candles Lights Up Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is glowing with holiday magic during its annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event. On select evenings, thousands of hand-lit candles and sparkling lights illuminate the gardens, creating a festive and atmospheric nighttime experience. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, enjoy seasonal music, and take in the warm holiday ambiance.

US: Thundersnow Captured as Storm Brings Heavy Snow to D.C. Metro

Thundersnow was captured in Catonsville, Maryland as several inches of snow fell across the D.C. metro region on Sunday, December 14.

RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 6

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 224 people as it struck central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In some areas of Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level. A state of calamity has been declared in the province to expedite emergency response as rescue operations continue.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Hail to Tennessee 2

A line of strong storms swept through Middle Tennessee on Friday, November 7, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a tornado threat. The severe weather triggered a ground stop at Nashville International Airport.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Antonio Giovinazzi, (ITA) 24H Of Le Mans 2023 winner for Ferrari and former f1 driver with Alfa Romeo Sauber,reserve and test driver for Ferrari F1, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Antonio Giovinazzi, (ITA) 24H Of Le Mans 2023 winner for Ferrari and former f1 driver with Alfa Romeo Sauber,reserve and test driver for Ferrari F1, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2025

Antonio Giovinazzi, (ITA) 24H Of Le Mans 2023 winner for Ferrari and former f1 driver with Alfa Romeo Sauber,reserve and test driver for Ferrari F1, during the Dutch GP, Zandvoort 28-31 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025

Antonio Giovinazzi, (ITA) 24H Of Le Mans 2023 winner for Ferrari and former f1 driver with Alfa Romeo Sauber,reserve and test driver for Ferrari F1, during the Hungarian GP, Budapest 31 July-4 August 2025. Formula 1 World championship 2025.

Spain: Forest Fire Rages in Ávila, One Firefighter Killed

A wildfire in Cuevas del Valle in the province of Ávila, Castile and León, has burned around 600 hectares. Up to 300 units have been deployed since the start of the fire. One firefighter died in a traffic accident while heading to the fire.

Ukraine: Protests Over Anti-Corruption Agencies Continue for Second Night in Kyiv 3

Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv for a second consecutive night on Wednesday, July 23, to protest a new law signed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The legislation reduces the independence of Ukraine's two main anti-corruption bodies — the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).

US: ‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Nationwide Protests in Honor of Late Representative John Lewis 3

Demonstrators took to the streets in multiple U.S. cities on Thursday, July 17, to protest President Donald Trump’s administration under the banner “Good Trouble Lives On,” a day of action honoring the late civil rights icon, Representative John Lewis.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Intense Hail to Northwest Arkansas 2

A series of thunderstorms brought hail to Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, May 18, leaving damage in some areas.

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Theo Curin, French swimmer, Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Theo Curin, French swimmer, Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Reveal of Mc Laren Racing Car for The 24 Hours of Le Mans - Paris

Theo Curin, French swimmer, Sebastien Baud, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver, Gregoire Saucy, racing driver and Le Mans 24h driver during the Reveal of the McLaren Racing car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on april 29, 2025 at the Sanofi headquarter. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

24h series Paddock and Logo during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

Detail of Paddock of 24h series of Mugello during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - Michelin 12H Mugello 2025

Detail of 24h series Truck 2025 during Michelin 12H Mugello 2025, Endurance race in Mugello, Italy, March 22 2025

Argentina: Wildfire Breaks Out In Northwest Chubut, Burning Thousands Of Hectares

A wildfire broke out in Epuyén, northwestern Chubut, on Wednesday, January 15, burning approximately 2,000 hectares and dozens of structures, while forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.

Japan: Massive Blackout Hits Shikoku Region, Leaving 360,000 Homes Without Power

A massive power outage hit the Shikoku region in southwestern Japan on Saturday, November 9, at around 8:20 p.m., leaving more than 360,000 homes without power and halting train services. According to Shikoku Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, there was an issue with some of the transmission lines connecting Honshu and Shikoku, which caused an "Under-Frequency Relay" to activate to maintain the supply-demand balance, leading to the blackout.

US: Dust Storm Reduces Visibility In Idaho-Washington Area, Triggering Multiple Crashes

A dust storm hit around Washington-Idaho border on Friday, October 4. Strong winds with dust caused hazardous road conditions, low visibility, and multiple crashes on US Highway 95 near Genesse, Idaho.

Taiwan: Rain And Winds Pick Up As Typhoon Krathon Approaches

Rain and winds started to pick up in Taipei on Monday, September 30 as Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan.

Italy: Severe Wether With Heavy Rain, Winds, And Hail Batters Catania

Severe weather with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail battered the Province of Catania, Sicily Thursday, September 5.

Mexico: Intense Rain Causes Flooding In Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX

Intense rain hit the western area of ​​Mexico City on Saturday, August 17, causing flooding in several places. The Civil Protection Secretariat activated the Orange Alert in the Miguel Hidalgo area.

US: Storm Debby Makes Landfall As Category 1 Hurricane In Florida, Leaving At Least 4 Dead 2

Storm Debby made landfall in Steinhatchee, Florida, on Monday, August 5. It was a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds but was later downgraded to a tropical storm. Debby brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges to the area and left at least four dead.

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

02.06.2024, Tartu. The shins 24 h "KEPSUD KOTTI" race. Sleeping Is For The Weak. The ride took place in Jõgevamaa, in the Moreen quarry next to Siimust. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

02.06.2024, Tartu. The shins 24 h "KEPSUD KOTTI" race. Sleeping Is For The Weak. The ride took place in Jõgevamaa, in the Moreen quarry next to Siimust. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

02.06.2024, Tartu. The shins 24 h "KEPSUD KOTTI" race. Sleeping Is For The Weak. The ride took place in Jõgevamaa, in the Moreen quarry next to Siimust. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

02.06.2024, Tartu. The shins 24 h "KEPSUD KOTTI" race. Sleeping Is For The Weak. The ride took place in Jõgevamaa, in the Moreen quarry next to Siimust. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

02.06.2024, Tartu. The shins 24 h "KEPSUD KOTTI" race. Sleeping Is For The Weak. The ride took place in Jõgevamaa, in the Moreen quarry next to Siimust. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

Moped- enduro 24H endurance race

02.06.2024, Tartu. The shins 24 h "KEPSUD KOTTI" race. Sleeping Is For The Weak. The ride took place in Jõgevamaa, in the Moreen quarry next to Siimust. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 90 mph touched down in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. This video, filmed in Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, shows a tornado spinning in Mahanoy City.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Heavy Rains And Hail To Northern Mississippi

A storm system brought heavy rains and intense hail to parts of northern Mississippi on Friday, May 24. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for several counties.

US: Pro-Palestinian Protest Staged At University Of Minnesota Two Weeks In Row

Around 400 pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment on the lawn of University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus on Monday, April 29. The protest continued overnight despite a dispersal order.

Canada: Fire Breaks Out At Building Under Construction In Halifax

A fire broke out at a building under construction in Halifax, Canada, on Tuesday, April 23, burning roofing materials and creating heavy toxic smoke. The blaze was extinguished in about an hour, and no injuries were reported.

CHINA-HAINAN-24H SELF-SERVICE-LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-24H SELF-SERVICE-LIBRARY (CN)

(240423) -- HAIKOU, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A person reads a book at the 24h self-service library of Hainan provincial library in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2024. Equipped with 128 seats, reading lights and charging devices, a 24h self-service library of Hainan provincial library opened to the public on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

CHINA-HAINAN-24H SELF-SERVICE-LIBRARY (CN)

CHINA-HAINAN-24H SELF-SERVICE-LIBRARY (CN)

(240423) -- HAIKOU, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A person reads a book at the 24h self-service library of Hainan provincial library in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 23, 2024. Equipped with 128 seats, reading lights and charging devices, a 24h self-service library of Hainan provincial library opened to the public on Tuesday. (Xinhua/Zhang Liyun)

US: Double Rainbow Appears After Rainstorm In Minneapolis

A double rainbow appeared in the skies over Minneapolis on Thursday evening, April 11 after a brief rainstorm.

Indonesia: Strong Earthquakes Strike Off East Java 6

A very strong earthquake struck in the Java Sea on Friday morning, March 22 at 11:22 a.m. local time. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website, the magnitude was 5.6 and the epicenter was located some 118 kilometers northeast of Paciran, East Java Province. Another earthquake occurred at about 3:52 p.m. and was magnitude 6.4., according to USGS.

US: Fast-Moving Snowstorm Sweeps Through Northeast

A fast-moving snowstorm moved across the US Northeast on Friday, February 17, dumping more than a foot of snow in some areas. This video shows several inches of snow in Lebanon, PA.

Auto Moto And Mobility Show - Toulouse

Auto Moto And Mobility Show - Toulouse

The Peugeot 9X8, a 4-wheel drive Hybrid hypercar. It made its racing debut at Monza, for round 4 of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). 24h du Mans 2023 - the countdown for PEUGEOT is on. Cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, bicycles and other intermediate vehicles - over 40 brands and 90 exhibitors will be present at the Auto Moto & Mobilites show, from Wednesday November 8 to Sunday November 12 at the MEETT, Parc des Expositions Toulouse Convention & Congress Center. France, Toulouse November 7, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Auto Moto And Mobility Show - Toulouse

Auto Moto And Mobility Show - Toulouse

The Peugeot 9X8, a 4-wheel drive Hybrid hypercar. It made its racing debut at Monza, for round 4 of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). 24h du Mans 2023 - the countdown for PEUGEOT is on. Cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, bicycles and other intermediate vehicles - over 40 brands and 90 exhibitors will be present at the Auto Moto & Mobilites show, from Wednesday November 8 to Sunday November 12 at the MEETT, Parc des Expositions Toulouse Convention & Congress Center. France, Toulouse November 7, 2023. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM