Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

E

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

E

Economic symposium in Jackson Hole

(from L) U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey chat at the venue of an economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 22, 2025.

E

Economic symposium in Jackson Hole

(from L) U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey chat at the venue of an economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 22, 2025.

E

Economic symposium in Jackson Hole

(from L) Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pose at the venue of an economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 22, 2025.

E

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

E

China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

E

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.

E

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

E

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

E

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

E

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

E

U.S. Fed chief at symposium in Jackson Hole

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (L) chats with Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (R) and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem during the Kansas City Fed's annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Aug. 23, 2024.

E

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

E

UK: HMS Belfast Commemorates 80th Anniversary Of D-Day With Gun Salute 4

HMS Belfast, now docked on the River Thames as a museum ship in London, simulated a gun salute to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day landing on Thursday, June 6.

E

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

E

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

E

UK inflation rises in December

STORY: UK inflation rises in December SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in London during the Christmas season (Dec. 27, 2023) 2. various of supermarkets in London (Nov. 10, 2023) 3. various of Bank of England (Jan. 5, 2024) STORYLINE: The United Kingdom's (UK) consumer price index (CPI) rose by 4 percent in the 12 months to December 2023, up from 3.9 percent in November, according to data released on Wednesday. This was the first inflation increase since February 2023, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It said that CPI rose by 0.4 percent monthly in December. "The rate of inflation ticked up a little in December, with rises in tobacco prices due to recently introduced duty increases," said Grant Fitzner, chief economist of the ONS. Prices in the alcohol and tobacco division rose by 12.8 percent in the year to December. As announced in Autumn Statement 2023 in N

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A discount sign is seen in a supermarket in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A discount sign is seen at a supermarket in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sale sign is seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sale sign is seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sale sign is seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-UNCHANGED

(230922) -- MANCHESTER, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sale signs are seen in central Manchester, Britain, Sept. 21, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.25 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230623) -- LIVERPOOL, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman shops at a supermarket in Liverpool, Britain, June 22, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, it said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230623) -- LIVERPOOL, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman shops at a supermarket in Liverpool, Britain, June 22, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, it said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230623) -- MANCHESTER, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman stands by an estate agent in Manchester, Britain, June 22, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, it said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230623) -- MANCHESTER, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past an estate agent in Manchester, Britain, June 22, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, it said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-BANK OF ENGLAND-INTEREST RATE-INCREASE

(230623) -- LIVERPOOL, June 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 22, 2023 shows a construction site in Liverpool, Britain. The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, it said in a statement on Thursday. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

Bank of England raises interest rate to 5 pct

STORY: Bank of England raises interest rate to 5 pct DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of England 2. various of streets in London 3. various of a supermarket in London STORYLINE: The Bank of England (BoE) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 5 percent, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday. At its meeting ending on Wednesday, the BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voted by a majority of seven to two in favor of the decision, the statement added. It came as the 13th consecutive rate hike since December 2021 as the central bank has battled against stubbornly high inflation, bringing the interest rate to the highest since 2008. The United Kingdom's (UK) consumer price index (CPI) rose by 8.7 percent in the 12 months to May, unchanged from April. This is 0.3 percentage points higher than expected in the BoE's May report. There has been significant upside news in recent data that indicates m

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of BARCLAYS Bank, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of HSBC UK Bank, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of LLOYDS UK Bank, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of HSBC UK Bank, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of METRO BANK, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of METRO BANK, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of BARCLAYS BANK, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of METRO BANK, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of BARCLAYS BANK, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Shop Signs - London

A shop sign of METRO Bank, on May 07, 2023 in London, England. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

UK economy grows 0.1 pct in Q1

STORY: UK economy grows 0.1 pct in Q1 DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of England 2. various of streets in London 3. various of a supermarket in London STORYLINE: The United Kingdom's (UK) economy grew by 0.1 percent in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, official figures showed on Friday. In output terms, the services sector grew by 0.1 percent between January and March, driven by increases in information and communication, and administrative and support service activities, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The construction sector grew by 0.7 percent, the production sector by 0.1 percent, and manufacturing by 0.5 percent. Despite the expansion, the country's quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) is still 0.5 percent below its pre-COVID-19 level (fourth quarter of 2019). The UK remains the only G7 (Group of Seven) country in which the main quarterly measure of GDP has not recovered to its pre-pandemic peak yet, Samuel

E

BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fruits are seen in a market in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past a shop in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luggage cases are seen for sale in a market in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a shop in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

BRITAIN-CENTRAL BANK-INTEREST RATE-RAISE

(230512) -- MANCHESTER, May 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a shop in Manchester, Britain, May 11, 2023. The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.5 percent, the highest since 2008. Its growth projections for the United Kingdom's (UK) economy were improved and inflation forecasts revised higher. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

E

UK shop price inflation hits new high: BRC

STORY: UK shop price inflation hits new high: BRC DATELINE: March 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:13 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of England 2. various of a supermarket in London 3. various of a market in London STORYLINE: Prices in shops across the United Kingdom (UK) rose at a record pace in March, especially food prices, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC) on Tuesday. According to the BRC, prices have yet to peak. Shop price annual inflation accelerated to a record 8.9 percent in March, the BRC said. This was up from 8.4 percent in February. Meanwhile, food price inflation soared to 15 percent in March, up from 14.5 percent in February. This is also the highest inflation rate on record in the food category, said the BRC. Helen Dickinson, BRC's Chief Executive, warned that although food prices will likely ease in the coming months as the country enters the growing season, "wider inflation is expected to remain high." The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has also changed t