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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard, double standards Stop. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, State/FNSEA co-management is killing farmers, with activists. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

An activist with a placard, Stop double standards, Confederation Paysanne activists facing police forces. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

An activist with a placard, Stop double standards, Confederation Paysanne activists facing police forces. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, Our End Will Be Your Hunger. Confederation Paysanne. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A placard reading, State/FNSEA co-management is killing farmers, with activists. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

A poster on the back of a Confederation Paysanne activist, Decent income FOR farmers. Rally organized by the Confederation Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Rally organized by the Confédération Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Rally organized by the Confédération Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Gerard Larcher Visits Tarn-et-Garonne - France

Rally organized by the Confédération Paysanne du Tarn-et-Garonne in support of the 52 farmers held in custody following the peaceful occupation of the Ministry of Agriculture. Visit by Mr. Gerard Larcher, President of the Senate, to Tarn-et-Garonne and press conference at the Jean Moulin Hall in Castelsarrasin. France, Castelsarrasin, January 16, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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Nikkei stock index closes at record high

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Nikkei stock index closes at record high

Nikkei stock index closes at record high

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 3

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 3

Johanna Margaretha, The Netherlands, 2025-12-03 10:52:30 Johanna Margaretha, December 3, 2025, Johanna Margaretha. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. The boat docks at the village of Johanna Margaretha on the northeast bank of the Commewijne River in the Commewijne district, a large former plantation area. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 3

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 3

Johanna Margaretha, The Netherlands, 2025-12-03 10:52:16 Johanna Margaretha, December 3, 2025, Johanna Margaretha. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. The boat docks at the village of Johanna Margaretha on the northeast bank of the Commewijne River in the Commewijne district, a large former plantation area. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:45:52 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:52:19 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:52:18 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:52:20 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:52:16 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:45:52 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 19:52:16 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Thalia Theater. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As a token of appreciation for the hospitality extended, the Royal Couple is offering a cultural program. At the Thalia Theater, Sabrina Starke, a Dutch singer-songwriter of Surinamese descent, will sing her repertoire in collaboration with Surinamese artists. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 14:13:52 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Fernandes. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. At the Fernandes family business's bottling plant, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will be given a tour of the modern facility, where they will be given an explanation of the bottling process for Suriname's most famous drink. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 2

Paramaribo, The Netherlands, 2025-12-02 14:13:52 PARAMARIBO, December 2, 2025, Fernandes. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. At the Fernandes family business's bottling plant, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will be given a tour of the modern facility, where they will be given an explanation of the bottling process for Suriname's most famous drink. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UEFA Champions League - Villarreal CF v Manchester City

UEFA Champions League - Villarreal CF v Manchester City

Oscar Bobb (#52 - Manchester City) during Villarreal CF vs Manchester City , UEFA Champions League football match in Vila-real, Spain, October 21 2025 Photo by IPA Sport/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Villarreal CF vs Manchester City

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Villarreal CF vs Manchester City

Oscar Bobb (#52 - Manchester City) during Villarreal CF vs Manchester City , UEFA Champions League football match in Vila-real, Spain, October 21 2025

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RECAP: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Tornado Damage Across Japan

Typhoon Peipah made landfall in Japan on Friday, September 5, first near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn and again in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9 a.m., bringing heavy rain and flooding across western to eastern regions. In Shizuoka Prefecture, a tornado linked to the storm caused major damage in Makinohara, Yoshida, and Yaizu, toppling buildings, ripping apart greenhouses, and overturning trucks.

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

Several firefighters collaborate with the extinction of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people in different localities of the region of Sanabria are still evacuated and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A helicopter collaborates with the extinction of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people in different localities of the region of Sanabria are still evacuated and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A helicopter collaborates with the extinction of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people in different localities of the region of Sanabria are still evacuated and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

Several media collaborate with the extinction of the fire, on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people in different localities of the region of Sanabria are still evacuated and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A forest firefighter observes a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, some 8,000 people in different localities of the region of Sanabria are still evacuated and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

View of a fire on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people are still evacuated in different localities of the region of Sanabria and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

View of a fire on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people are still evacuated in different localities of the region of Sanabria and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

A-52 and N-525 Reopened as Sanabria Evacuations Continue - Spain

View of a fire on August 19, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire declared in the Zamora municipality of Porto maintains this Tuesday, August 19, a situation of great complexity, since, although it has already managed to reopen the A-52 and the N-525, about 8,000 people are still evacuated in different localities of the region of Sanabria and there are still cuts in several secondary roads. Among the evacuated localities are San Martín de Castañeda, Vigo, San Ciprián, Coso, Cerdillo, Murias, Barrio de Rábano, Rábano, San Justo and Doney, in addition to the campers of Los Robles campsite. Photo by Emilio Fraile/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

Soldiers are seen on patrol at the town of Oicha in Beni territory of North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on August 17, 2025. According to local and military authorities, more than 50 civilians were killed between Thursday and Sunday in a series of attacks blamed on the ADF rebels in the Lubero and Beni territories of North Kivu. TO GO WITH "Feature: Fear, fury grip eastern DR Congo civilians after deadly ADF attacks" Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

This photo taken on August 17, 2025 shows the debris at the town of Oicha in Beni territory of North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to local and military authorities, more than 50 civilians were killed between Thursday and Sunday in a series of attacks blamed on the ADF rebels in the Lubero and Beni territories of North Kivu. TO GO WITH "Feature: Fear, fury grip eastern DR Congo civilians after deadly ADF attacks" Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

A soldier stands guard at the town of Oicha in Beni territory of North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on August 17, 2025. According to local and military authorities, more than 50 civilians were killed between Thursday and Sunday in a series of attacks blamed on the ADF rebels in the Lubero and Beni territories of North Kivu. TO GO WITH "Feature: Fear, fury grip eastern DR Congo civilians after deadly ADF attacks" Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

A man cleans the debris at the town of Oicha in Beni territory of North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on August 17, 2025. According to local and military authorities, more than 50 civilians were killed between Thursday and Sunday in a series of attacks blamed on the ADF rebels in the Lubero and Beni territories of North Kivu. TO GO WITH "Feature: Fear, fury grip eastern DR Congo civilians after deadly ADF attacks" Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

Rebels Killed at Least 52 People - DR Congo

People clean the debris at the town of Oicha in Beni territory of North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on August 17, 2025. According to local and military authorities, more than 50 civilians were killed between Thursday and Sunday in a series of attacks blamed on the ADF rebels in the Lubero and Beni territories of North Kivu. TO GO WITH "Feature: Fear, fury grip eastern DR Congo civilians after deadly ADF attacks" Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Spain Faces Record Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat

In August 2025, Spain is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in over 30 years. Around 20 large fires have erupted nationwide, fueled by high temperatures and dry conditions, resulting in at least four deaths and thousands of evacuations. Over 3,000 soldiers and firefighters are deployed to combat the blazes.

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Spain: Oímbra Fire Burns Over 11,000 Hectares in Ourense, Injuring Several Firefighters 3

A fire that broke out in Oímbra, Orense, Spain, has burned more than 11,000 hectares as of Sunday, August 17, injuring three firefighters and leaving one in critical condition. Authorities arrested a 46-year-old man suspected of starting the fire while working with a tractor.

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2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

Gold medalist Estelle Gaspard of France wipes tears while attending the awarding ceremony for the Women's -52kg Fighting of the Ju-Jitsu event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 11, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

Estelle Gaspard of France competes against Antonella Farne of Italy during the Women's -52kg Fighting Finals Gold Medal Match of the Ju-Jitsu event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 11, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

Gold medalist Estelle Gaspard of France reacts during the awarding ceremony for the Women's -52kg Fighting of the Ju-Jitsu event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 11, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

Estelle Gaspard (top) of France competes against Antonella Farne of Italy during the Women's -52kg Fighting Finals Gold Medal Match of the Ju-Jitsu event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 11, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

Estelle Gaspard (L) of France competes against Antonella Farne of Italy during the Women's -52kg Fighting Finals Gold Medal Match of the Ju-Jitsu event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 11, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

2025 World Games - Estelle Gaspard Wins Gold in Ju-Jitsu

Estelle Gaspard (L) of France hugs her opponent Antonella Farne of Italy after the Women's -52kg Fighting Finals Gold Medal Match of the Ju-Jitsu event at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, August 11, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Li Jianan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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