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.

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

French author and YouTuber Lena Mahfouf (Lena Situations) talks to the press next to her wax sculpture at The Grevin Museum in Paris, on December 3, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

French author and YouTuber Lena Mahfouf (Lena Situations) talks to the press next to her wax sculpture at The Grevin Museum in Paris, on December 3, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

French author and YouTuber Lena Mahfouf (Lena Situations) talks to the press next to her wax sculpture at The Grevin Museum in Paris, on December 3, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

Lena Mahfouf Wax Figure Unveiled in Paris FA

French author and YouTuber Lena Mahfouf (Lena Situations) talks to the press next to her wax sculpture at The Grevin Museum in Paris, on December 3, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Gatwick Airport Evacuated Due To Security Incident

Passengers were evacuated at London Gatwick Airport on Friday, November 22 due to a security incident.

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bogota's International Book Fair

Bogota's International Book Fair

People take part during the 2024 Bogota's International Book Fair 'FILBO' on April 30, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, where the fair had as a guest of honor the country of Brazil. Photo by: Chepa Beltran/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

(230813) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Readers visit the 23rd Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

(230813) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Readers visit the 23rd Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

(230813) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Readers visit the 23rd Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL

(230813) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Readers visit the 23rd Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 12, 2023. The festival is an annual literary event that brings together best-selling authors, author talks, panel discussions, book signings and other activities. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

Romance Novel Author Danielle Steel On Promotion - NYC

Romance Novel Author Danielle Steel On Promotion - NYC

Famous romance novel author Danielle Steel talks about her new book ‘Happiness’ on Good Morning America in New York City, NY, USA on August 2, 2023. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Romance Novel Author Danielle Steel On Promotion - NYC

Romance Novel Author Danielle Steel On Promotion - NYC

Famous romance novel author Danielle Steel talks about her new book ‘Happiness’ on Good Morning America in New York City, NY, USA on August 2, 2023. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Romance Novel Author Danielle Steel On Promotion - NYC

Romance Novel Author Danielle Steel On Promotion - NYC

Famous romance novel author Danielle Steel talks about her new book ‘Happiness’ on Good Morning America in New York City, NY, USA on August 2, 2023. Photo by Roger Wong/INSTARimages/ABACAPRESS.COM

Imperial garden party

Imperial garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L front) talks with cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki (C front), author of the popular comic series ''Gegege no Kitaro,'' and Mizuki's wife Nunoe Mura (R) during the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2011. About 2,000 people were invited to the party hosted by the emperor and Empress Michiko.

10th World Literature Festival held in Croatia

STORY: 10th World Literature Festival held in Croatia DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:11 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival venue in Zagreb 2. various of the British author Bernardine Evaristo speaking in front of the public 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): SEID SERDAREVIC, Festival's creative director 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): SEID SERDAREVIC, Festival's creative director 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): SEID SERDAREVIC, Festival's creative director STORYLINE: The tenth edition of the World Literature Festival that took place this week in Croatia featured some of the biggest names on the literary scene. The festival, founded by the Fraktura Publishing House in 2013, brought together the best of local and international literature. The festival included literary talks and round tables, as the audience had a chance to interact with contemporary writers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): SEID SERDAREVIC, Festival's creative director "In these 10 years, the festival has established itse

Children's book author talks about A-bomb experience

Children's book author talks about A-bomb experience

Masamoto Nasu, a children's book author, discusses the tragedy of war on June 5, 2015. Nasu believes it is his lifelong mission to relate his experience of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, and its aftermath. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Children's book author talks about A-bomb experience

Children's book author talks about A-bomb experience

Masamoto Nasu, a children's book author, discusses the tragedy of war on June 5, 2015. Nasu believes it is his lifelong mission to relate his experience of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945, and its aftermath. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan doctor worried about worsening medical care in Iraq's Kurdish region

Japan doctor worried about worsening medical care in Iraq's Kurdish region

Doctor and author Minoru Kamata talks about deteriorating medical conditions in the Kurdish Autonomous Region in northern Iraq during his report in Tokyo on June 21, 2015, on a recent visit there. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Italian writer talks about hardships in Japan during WWII

Italian writer talks about hardships in Japan during WWII

Italian author Dacia Maraini gives an interview in Pescasseroli, Italy, on April 3, 2015, recalling hardships she experienced as a child at a concentration camp near Nagoya, central Japan, during World War II, after Italy's surrender to the Allied forces in 1943. She spent her early childhood in Japan while her father Fosco Maraini, a renowned ethnologist, was conducting his research. The family was confined to the camp due to the parents' antifascist views. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Imperial garden party

Imperial garden party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L front) talks with cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki (C front), author of the popular comic series ''Gegege no Kitaro,'' and Mizuki's wife Nunoe Mura (R) during the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on Oct. 13, 2011. About 2,000 people were invited to the party hosted by the emperor and Empress Michiko. (Kyodo)