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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 3

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

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US: Powerful Winter Storm Hits Upstate New York Under State of Emergency

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. The storm impacted post-Christmas travel, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across Philadelphia International and New York City’s three major airports. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey.

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Finnish flags fluttering on the top of the ski jumping after the cancellation of the men's Ski Jumping Large Hill HS142 competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland on November 30, 2025. Ski jumping was cancelled due to heavy wind. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS Race Director for Ski Jumping Sandro Pertile after the cancellation of the men's Ski Jumping Large Hill HS142 competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland on November 30, 2025. Ski jumping was cancelled due to heavy wind. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS Race Director for Ski Jumping Sandro Pertile after the cancellation of the men's Ski Jumping Large Hill HS142 competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland on November 30, 2025. Ski jumping was cancelled due to heavy wind. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Empty ski jumpig hill after the cancellation of the men's Ski Jumping Large Hill HS142 competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland on November 30, 2025. Ski jumping was cancelled due to heavy wind. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS Race Director for Ski Jumping Sandro Pertile after the cancellation of the men's Ski Jumping Large Hill HS142 competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland on November 30, 2025. Ski jumping was cancelled due to heavy wind. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS Race Director for Ski Jumping Sandro Pertile after the cancellation of the men's Ski Jumping Large Hill HS142 competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland on November 30, 2025. Ski jumping was cancelled due to heavy wind. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

A flight information display at Tokyo's Haneda airport shows the cancellation of some All Nippon Airways flights on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

A flight information display at Tokyo's Haneda airport shows the cancellation of some All Nippon Airways flights on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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Bear sightings in northern Japan

Photo taken in October 2025 shows a signboard set up at a park in Hokuto in Hokkaido, northern Japan, announcing the cancellation of an autumn foliage illumination event amid a recent spate of bear attacks in the region.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Canada: Bomb Cyclone Pounds Newfoundland With Heavy Winds and Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” hit Newfoundland with 120+ km/h winds, heavy rain, and widespread snow, causing coastal flooding, power outages for thousands, and major travel disruptions. Evacuations were reported in southern Avalon as waves topped 9 meters.

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Japan: Fire Erupts on Fireworks Barges at Yokohama Festival, Event Canceled 2

A fireworks festival in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district descended into chaos on Monday evening, August 4, when two of eight launch barges caught fire, forcing the event's cancellation. Five crew members jumped into the sea and were rescued; one sustained minor injuries. About 20,000 fireworks had been scheduled, but the blaze — reportedly caused by a launch system malfunction — continued firing briefly despite attempts to stop it. The fire was extinguished by Tuesday morning, and police and the coast guard are investigating.

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UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted 3

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, cut power to tens of thousands of homes, and forced the cancellation of several Edinburgh Fringe Festival events. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning remained in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

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Japan: Fire Erupts on Fireworks Barges at Yokohama Festival, Event Canceled

A fireworks festival in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district descended into chaos on Monday evening, August 4, when two of eight launch barges caught fire, forcing the cancellation of the event. Five crew members jumped into the sea and were rescued, with one sustaining minor injuries. About 20,000 fireworks had been scheduled, but the blaze — reportedly caused by a launch system malfunction — continued firing for a short time despite attempts to halt it. The fire was extinguished Tuesday morning, and police and the coast guard are investigating.

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UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted 4

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, cut power to tens of thousands of homes, and forced the cancellation of several Edinburgh Fringe Festival events. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning remained in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

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UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted 2

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, cut power to tens of thousands of homes, and forced the cancellation of several Edinburgh Fringe Festival events. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning remained in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

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Vietnam: Tropical Storm Wipha Makes Landfall, Brings Severe Weather and Damage 2

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to northern and central regions. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations, with several airports closed.

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Vietnam: Tropical Storm Wipha Makes Landfall, Brings Severe Weather and Damage

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to northern and central regions. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations, with several airports closed.

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

Demonstrators broken venues during the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

Demonstrators broken venues during the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

A placard is seen during the second protest against gentrification, demonstrators demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

Riot police keep watch during the second protest against gentrification, demonstrators demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

People affected by excessive rent increases take part in the second protest against gentrification, demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Demonstration Against Gentrification - Mexico City

Riot police keep watch during the second protest against gentrification, demonstrators demanding decent housing, a rental law that implements measures such as rent caps, and the definitive cancellation of the Fuentes Brotantes megaproject. on July 20, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Historic Hotspur Press Building in Manchester, Halting Trains

A large fire broke out at the Hotspur Press building, a landmark in downtown Manchester, causing it to partly collapse and spreading to a neighboring apartment building. The blaze at the former printing press building forced all trains through Manchester Oxford Road station to be canceled.

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration of Angry Showmen - Strasbourg

Angry fairgoers have rallied against the cancellation of Strasbourg's traditional Foire Saint Jean, which has been held for 600 years. For several years, there has been a problem concerning the allocation of a permanent venue for this annual event. With the entrance to the Town Hall, Cité administrative, blocked, the Municipal Council was delayed. There were major disruptions to public transport and roads were blocked. Following a warning from Jeanne Barseghian, Mayor of Strasbourg, to call in the police and CRS, the fairground workers stopped the demonstration and cleared the entrance to the Cité Administrative. May 20, 2025, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM