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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Brackenridge Amid Severe Storm Warning

A massive shelf cloud loomed over Brackenridge, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, September 3, as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area.

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Dollar sinks to 155 yen level

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar slipping to the latter half of the 155 yen level on the night of Sept. 3, 2026, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan will tighten its credit grip during the upcoming policy-setting meeting.

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US: Flash Floods Shut Down Zion National Park in Utah

Flash flooding closed roads, trails and slot canyons across Zion National Park on Monday, with the Virgin River surging to its fifth-highest recorded level, while separate flash flood warnings hit the Escalante River and nearby Utah counties amid heavy rain.

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US: Flash Floods Shut Down Zion National Park in Utah 2

Flash flooding closed roads, trails and slot canyons across Zion National Park on Monday, with the Virgin River surging to its fifth-highest recorded level, while separate flash flood warnings hit the Escalante River and nearby Utah counties amid heavy rain.

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[Breaking News]USJ eyes park expansion

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Video taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (back), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism. (Kyodo)

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China: Woman and Man Rescue Injured Dog From Busy Highway in Suzhou

In Suzhou, Jiangsu, a woman dashed across a busy highway to reach an injured dog stranded amid heavy traffic, and with the help of a man carrying a fishing net, the pair safely pulled the animal to safety.

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China: Snake Spotted Swimming in West Lake Amid Summer Heat

In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a small snake was filmed gliding near the surface of West Lake amid lotus leaves on a sweltering summer day, with the clip's caption jokingly invoking the legendary White Snake spirit unable to bear the heat.

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Saudi Arabia: Massive Lightning Strikes Clock Tower in Mecca

A strong lightning bolt struck the clock tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, August 26, amid a thunderstorm.

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China: Rescuing Two Dogs During Flood in Ningming

Rescuers in Ningming, Guangxi saved two dogs stranded amid severe flooding, pulling both to safety by boat after they clung to floating debris.

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Polar bear treat at Osaka zoo

A polar bear at Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka is given an ice block containing apples, her favorite fruit, to cool down amid summer heat on Aug. 29, 2026.

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Polar bear treat at Osaka zoo

A polar bear at Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka is given an ice block containing apples, her favorite fruit, to cool down amid summer heat on Aug. 29, 2026.

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Polar bear treat at Osaka zoo

A polar bear at Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka is given an ice block containing apples, her favorite fruit, to cool down amid summer heat on Aug. 29, 2026.

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USJ eyes park expansion

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (back), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism.

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USJ eyes park expansion

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (L), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism.

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USJ eyes park expansion

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, western Japan. The operator of the USJ is considering acquiring an additional 60,000-square-meter lot, the former site of a Nippon Steel Corp. plant (front), to expand the theme park amid booming inbound tourism.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, speaks during an online press conference organized by the Japan National Press Club on Aug. 26, 2026. Akane said she will resist U.S. sanctions against her and defend the Hague-based judicial body amid mounting pressure from Washington.

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Japan's rice reserves

File photo taken on May 30, 2025, shows the Japanese government's rice stockpile at a storage center in Kanagawa Prefecture. Japan's farm ministry is set to buy back rice it released from its stockpile in 2025 amid calls by farmers concerned about a surplus and a price collapse.

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Japan's rice reserves

File photo taken on May 30, 2025, shows the Japanese government's rice stockpile at a storage center in Kanagawa Prefecture. Japan's farm ministry is set to buy back rice it released from its stockpile in 2025 amid calls by farmers concerned about a surplus and a price collapse.

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Japan's rice reserves

File photo taken on May 30, 2025, shows the Japanese government's rice stockpile at a storage center in Kanagawa Prefecture. Japan's farm ministry is set to buy back rice it released from its stockpile in 2025 amid calls by farmers concerned about a surplus and a price collapse.

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US: Thunderstorm Winds Sweep Through Marianna, Florida

Strong wind gusts from thunderstorms bent trees and lashed heavy rain across Marianna, Florida on Wednesday, August 19, with visibility reduced amid the downpour. This video shows sheets of rain and gusting winds sweeping across the area as trees bend under the force of the storm.

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UK: Thousands Gather in Trafalgar Square for Vigil Honoring Jason Arday

Tens of thousands gathered at Trafalgar Square in London on Monday, August 17, for a vigil honoring Jason Arday, the 41-year-old former Cambridge professor found dead at his home on Friday. The vigil, organized by Stand Up to Racism, included a minute's silence and tributes from MPs and campaigners following Arday's recent resignation amid plagiarism accusations.

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[Breaking News]Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.930%

TOKYO, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.930 percent on the morning of Aug. 17, 2026, its highest level since October 1996, amid growing speculation of early credit tightening by the Bank of Japan. (Kyodo)

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US: Dust Devil Spins in Mead, Washington, Amid Dry Conditions

A dust devil was spotted in Mead, near Spokane, Washington, on Monday, August 17, as the state remained under a wildfire emergency amid record drought, high temperatures, and strong winds.

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Japan envoy answers Russian summons amid Putin isle visit spat

Japanese Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto (R) leaves the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow on Aug. 18, 2026, following a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. Muto was summoned by Russia following the Japanese government's protest over Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Russian-controlled, Japanese-claimed islands off Hokkaido, northern Japan.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.930%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.930 percent on the morning of Aug. 17, 2026, its highest level since October 1996, amid growing speculation of early credit tightening by the Bank of Japan.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Hawaii’s Big Island, Knocks Out Power 2

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, August 15, downing trees and power lines, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state, and officials urged residents to shelter in place amid warnings of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf. The storm passed just south of the island, narrowly missing what would have been the first direct hurricane hit on the Big Island in over a century. Dozens of flights were cancelled.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain 3

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain 2

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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US: Hurricane Lala Batters Hawaii’s Big Island, Knocks Out Power

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii's Big Island on Saturday, August 15, downing trees and power lines, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state, and officials urged residents to shelter in place amid warnings of life-threatening flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf. The storm passed just south of the island, narrowly missing what would have been the first direct hurricane hit on the Big Island in over a century. Dozens of flights were cancelled.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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US: Hail Covers Streets of Aurora, Colorado, Amid Heavy Storm

Streets in Aurora, Colorado, were covered in hail after a storm hit the area Thursday, August 13.

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Greece: Wildfire Rages Through Halkidiki, Hundreds Evacuated by Sea

A major wildfire broke out Thursday, August 13, in Siviri, Halkidiki, threatening nearby Fourka and prompting hundreds of people to evacuate by sea. Two firefighters were hospitalized. According to reports, the fire may have started when a fallen tree struck power lines amid strong winds, though authorities have not confirmed the cause.

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Chile: Snowfall Hits El Abra Mine Near Calama Amid Unstable Weather

On Tuesday, August 11, snowfall hit the El Abra mine near Calama, Chile, as unstable conditions continued in the region.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 4

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 5

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes. This video shows flooding in Onitaka, Ichikawa City.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 2

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City 3

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations in Kashiwa City

Torrential rain pounded Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, with radar showing about 110mm per hour near Kashiwa and 100mm near Abiko. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a record-breaking rainfall alert as Kashiwa ordered citywide evacuations amid reports of flooded roads and homes.

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US: Rare Firenado Filmed Amid Raging Bug Fire Near Reno

A firenado was spotted north of Reno, where the Bug Fire has grown to more than 70,000 acres and prompted evacuations. The video was shot early Tuesday, August 11, just after midnight.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm 2

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: Power Flash Captured Amid Monsoon Storms in Phoenix, Arizona 2

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported. This video captures a power flash during monsoon storms in Phoenix.

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US: Power Flash Captured Amid Monsoon Storms in Phoenix, Arizona

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported. This video captures a power flash during monsoon storms in Phoenix.

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