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US: Wall of Dust Engulfs Montana as Powerful Winds Sweep Through

Strong winds swept across Montana on Wednesday, May 13, bringing dangerous dust storms, downed trees, and power outages. In the northeastern part of the state, gusts of over 80 mph created a massive wall of dust and dirt known as a haboob near Havre, forcing highway closures and reducing visibility to near zero in some areas.

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South Africa: Violent Storm Sends Ocean Foam Surging Into Victoria Bay

Violent storms battered Victoria Bay near George in South Africa's Western Cape on May 6, sending thick sea foam surging inland and flooding beachfront properties, though no major structural damage was reported.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas 2

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

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US: Clouds Glow in Lightning Show Over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Lightning lit up the sky over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on the night of July 21, 2025, creating a dramatic display behind thick clouds. While no visible bolts were seen, the clouds flashed repeatedly as distant lightning illuminated the night sky.

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Philippines: At Least 6 Dead, Thousands Evacuated in Major Flooding

Major flooding hit the Philippines, leaving at least six people dead and several missing and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate from the Metro Manila area as of Tuesday, July 22. This video shows severe flooding in Cainta, Rizal.

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US: Brush Fire Burns 110 Acres at Wetlands Park, Nevada

The Wiesner Fire, a brush fire that broke out at Wetlands Park in Nevada on Tuesday, June 24, has been completely contained after burning 110 acres, officials confirmed Thursday. This video, filmed on Tuesday, shows dark smoke rising from the scene.

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US: Stunning Lightning Show in Time-Lapse Across Florida Sky

Florida experienced strong to severe thunderstorms during the Sunday, March 30 afternoon and evening. A visually stunning lightning display illuminated the night sky over Sunny Isles Beach.

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US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Borger, Texas, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire erupted near Borger, Texas, in the area of 1559 and Rock Creek, triggering evacuations and road closures. Roughly 6,000 people have been impacted by power outages. The fire has burned 350 acres and is 5% contained as of this writing.

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US: Auto Fire Prompts Evacuation In Ventura, California 4

The Auto Fire erupted in Ventura County, California on Monday, January 13, prompting evacuations.

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Georgia: Protesters Clash With Police Over Suspension Of EU Accession Bid 2

Protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi on Thursday, November 28, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to protest the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

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Georgia: Protesters Clash With Police Over Suspension Of EU Accession Bid

Protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi on Thursday, November 28, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to protest the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Gaemi Makes Landfall Bringing Gusty Winds And Torrential Rains 3

Widespread flooding hit Taiwan as Typhoon Gaemi brought heavy rainfall on Thursday, July 25. Gaemi made landfall around midnight on the coast of northwestern Yilan County. According to weather officials, it was the most powerful typhoon that struck Taiwan in the last 8 years with gusts of up to 227 kph (141 mph).

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation In Hanapepe, Hawaii 3

Residents in Hanapepe in Hawaii's Kauai island were told to evacuate after a brush fire erupted there on Monday, July 15. The fire that started along Hanapepe Moi Road approached the Kaumakani neighborhood, and residents there were told to leave immediately.

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US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation In Hanapepe, Hawaii 2

Residents in Hanapepe in Hawaii's Kauai island were told to evacuate after a brush fire erupted there on Monday, July 15. The fire that started along Hanapepe Moi Road approached the Kaumakani neighborhood, and residents there were told to leave immediately.

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US: Double Rainbow Spotted Over Skies In Southern Florida 5

A huge double rainbow was seen in the skies over southern Florida on Thursday, June 13, after thunderstorms caused major flooding in the area.

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US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

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US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 2

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

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US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 4

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

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US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 3

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

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US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 5

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

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Canada: Spring Storm Dumps Heavy Snow To Greater Toronto Area

Much of the Greater Toronto Area was blanketed with heavy snow on Friday, March 22, as a spring storm moved through the region, dumping up to 19 centimeters in some parts of the city.

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Japan Prize winners

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo on Jan. 29, 2014, shows Yasuharu Suematsu (L), honorary professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology, and C. David Allis, professor at The Rockefeller University in New York. The Japan Prize Foundation said that day the 2014 Japan Prize, recognizing scientific achievement with the betterment of society in mind, will be awarded to Suematsu and Allis. Suematsu won in the field of electronics, information and communication for his development of semiconductor lasers for telecommunications, and Allis won the prize for life sciences for his pioneering work in epigenetics, the study of the effect of structures other than DNA in the expression of genes.

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Ise Udon

Ise udon, a local dish of Ise City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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A scene of eels being grilled

A scene of eels roasting on a shichirin

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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Matsusaka beef

The scene of grilling Matsusaka beef and Matsusaka meat, a specialty of Mie Prefecture in Japan.

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Ise Udon

Ise udon, a local dish of Ise City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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A bowl of eel

A bowl of eel and rice (Una don) a specialty of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Rock Oysters

Oysters available during the summer season in Toba City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Cultivation of aosa seaweed

Mie Prefecture is the largest producer of aosa seaweed in Japan

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Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Cultivation of aosa seaweed

Mie Prefecture is the largest producer of aosa seaweed in Japan

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Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Green tea and Japanese sweets

Japanese sweets made with plums and green tea

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Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

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Oysters

Oysters in Toba City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Oysters

Oysters in Toba City, Mie Prefecture,Japan

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Kumano Fireworks Festival

A fireworks display held in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, home to a World Heritage Site.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.

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Fireworks festival in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture

A fireworks display held in Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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Walking around the castle town in a kimono

Walking through the castle town of Mie Prefecture wearing Matsusaka Momen, a traditional Japanese fabric.