New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

Presentation of Project La Maison LVMH / Arts - Talents- Patrimoine' - Paris

Presentation of Project La Maison LVMH / Arts - Talents- Patrimoine' - Paris

(L-R) Minister of the Environment, Energy and Marine Affairs, responsible for international Climate Relations Segolene Royal, Canadian architect Frank Gehry, LVMH Group CEO Bernard Arnault, French President Francois Hollande and Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo attending the unveiling of the model of a major cultural project for the city of Paris, at Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park in Paris, France on March 8, 2017. LVMW Group CEO Bernard Arnault plans to transform the former Musee National des Arts et Traditions Populaires (ATP) located in Jardin d'Acclimatation into a Cultural Centre for Arts and Crafts to be called 'La Maison LVMH / Arts - Talents- Patrimoine'. The former museum will be refurbished by Canadian architect Frank Gehry. The building will house a traditional crafts area and workshops, along with new exhibition display spaces and a restaurant on the top floor. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Presentation of Project La Maison LVMH / Arts - Talents- Patrimoine' - Paris

Presentation of Project La Maison LVMH / Arts - Talents- Patrimoine' - Paris

(L-R) Minister of the Environment, Energy and Marine Affairs, responsible for international Climate Relations Segolene Royal, Canadian architect Frank Gehry, LVMH Group CEO Bernard Arnault, French President Francois Hollande and Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo attending the unveiling of the model of a major cultural project for the city of Paris, at Jardin d'Acclimatation amusement park in Paris, France on March 8, 2017. LVMW Group CEO Bernard Arnault plans to transform the former Musee National des Arts et Traditions Populaires (ATP) located in Jardin d'Acclimatation into a Cultural Centre for Arts and Crafts to be called 'La Maison LVMH / Arts - Talents- Patrimoine'. The former museum will be refurbished by Canadian architect Frank Gehry. The building will house a traditional crafts area and workshops, along with new exhibition display spaces and a restaurant on the top floor. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

US: Winter Storm Dumps Up To A Foot Of Snow In Michigan

Widespread snowfall in Michigan left up to a foot and a half of snow in many areas of the state on Sunday, February 16.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 4

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

US: Level 2 Evacuations Issued As Upper Cemetery Fire Sparks In Spokane

The Upper Cemetery Fire, previously called the Hills Fire, sparked near Greenwood Memorial Terrace in the Spokane Palisades Park area on Friday, July 26. The fire burned 90 acres, threatening more than 500 structures within hours, and level 2 evacuations were in place.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Historical canal race takes place in Amsterdam

STORY: Historical canal race takes place in Amsterdam DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the canal race STORYLINE: The historical Canal Race Amsterdam, which dated back to 1951, took place in the heart of Amsterdam on Saturday. It is a sloop race of some 23 kilometers on the canals of Amsterdam. This unique race through the Amsterdam city center makes its annual comeback to the city every Oct. With some 70 bridges to cross, as well as excursion boats and sloops to dodge, this sporting event is a demanding race. The annual event celebrates the city's maritime heritage and offers a unique opportunity to showcase Amsterdam's famous waterways. The route showcases Amsterdam's rich history and takes participants past landmarks such as the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum and the Skinny Bridge. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

Abe visits Anne Frank House

Abe visits Anne Frank House

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) talks with Ronald Leopold (L), head of the Anne Frank House museum, at the museum that commemorates where the Jewish girl hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on March 23, 2014. Abe described the recent vandalism in Tokyo of books related to Anne Frank as "regrettable." (Pool photo)

Abe visits Anne Frank House

Abe visits Anne Frank House

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) is presented with a picture by Ronald Leopold, head of the Anne Frank House museum, at the museum that commemorates where the Jewish girl hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on March 23, 2014. (Pool photo)

Abe visits Anne Frank House

Abe visits Anne Frank House

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) talks with Ronald Leopold (L), head of the Anne Frank House museum, at the museum that commemorates where the Jewish girl hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on March 23, 2014. Abe described the recent vandalism in Tokyo of books related to Anne Frank as "regrettable." (Pool photo)

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

TOKYO, Japan - Jan Erik Dubbelman (L), a senior official in charge of educational projects at Anne Frank House, hands a copy of the Amsterdam-based museum's catalog to Ryo Tanaka, mayor of Tokyo's Suginami Ward, at the ward office on March 8, 2014. The museum will donate 3,400 copies of the catalog, along with 300 miniature model sets of the house where Anne Frank went into hiding during World War II, to libraries across Japan after books related to Anne Frank were recently vandalized at some libraries.

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a miniature model of the house where Anne Frank went into hiding during World War II, donated to Tokyo's Suginami Ward from Anne Frank House, an Amsterdam-based museum, on March 8, 2014.

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a catalog of the Anne Frank House, an Amsterdam-based museum, donated to Tokyo's Suginami Ward from the museum on March 8, 2014.

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

Donation from Anne Frank House to Japan libraries

TOKYO, Japan - Jan Erik Dubbelman (L), a senior official in charge of educational projects at Anne Frank House, hands a miniature model of the house where Anne Frank went into hiding during World War II, to Ryo Tanaka, mayor of Tokyo's Suginami Ward, at the ward office on March 8, 2014. The Amsterdam-based museum will donate 300 miniature models of the house, along with 3,400 copies of the museum's catalog, to libraries across Japan after books related to Anne Frank were recently vandalized at some libraries.

Anne Frank's secret annex recreated at holocaust museum in Hiroshima

Anne Frank's secret annex recreated at holocaust museum in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - The Holocaust Education Center in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, unveils to the press on Sept. 29 a recreated room of the Amsterdam house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis and wrote her famous diary. The center, established in 1995 by pastor Makoto Otsuka (2nd from right), who was inspired by his meeting with Anne's father Otto, will open the room to the public beginning on Oct. 2.

Anne Frank's secret annex recreated at holocaust museum in Hiros

Anne Frank's secret annex recreated at holocaust museum in Hiros

HIROSHIMA, Japan - The Holocaust Education Center in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, unveils to the press on Sept. 29 a recreated room of the Amsterdam house where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis and wrote her famous diary. The center, established in 1995 by pastor Makoto Otsuka (2nd from right), who was inspired by his meeting with Anne's father Otto, will open the room to the public beginning on Oct. 2. (Kyodo)