US: Fast-Moving Springs Fire Breaks Out in Riverside County, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Springs Fire broke out east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County on Friday, April 3, quickly spreading to more than 4,000 acres and prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents, including the campus of Moreno Valley College. The fire was driven by strong winds with no injuries reported.

UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

Japan's #MeToo symbol at European Parliament

Japan's #MeToo symbol at European Parliament

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito (C) speaks at the European Parliament in Brussels on Nov. 20, 2024, ahead of a preview of her documentary film "Black Box Diaries," which chronicles her journey for legal recourse against a high-profile television reporter she accused of raping her. Ito became a symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement after going public with the accusation.

Japan's #MeToo symbol at European Parliament

Japan's #MeToo symbol at European Parliament

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito speaks at the European Parliament in Brussels on Nov. 20, 2024, ahead of a preview of her documentary film "Black Box Diaries," which chronicles her journey for legal recourse against a high-profile television reporter she accused of raping her. Ito became a symbol of Japan's #MeToo movement after going public with the accusation.