Canada: Storms Batter Southern Ontario, Disrupt Canada Day Celebrations

Intense storms swept through southern Ontario on Wednesday, July 1, downing trees and breaking at least one monthly rainfall record, with damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent lightning disrupting outdoor Canada Day gatherings across the region, including in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 2

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Large Hail Batters Southeast Iowa as Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through

A tornado-warned storm swept through southeast Iowa, including Ottumwa, on Thursday, April 2, leaving a trail of damage across the region. Several tornadoes and large hail were also reported in portions of Washington, Johnson, and Cedar counties, damaging homes and vehicles.

US: Artemis II Launch Spotted From Plane Window at Liftoff

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testifies before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testifies before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testifies before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testifies before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testifies before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

(Left to right) Rich Haddock, Senior Advisor at the Barrick Gold Corporation, Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testify before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

Senate Hearing on Federal Mineral Mining Regulations - Washington

(Left to right) Rich Haddock, Senior Advisor at the Barrick Gold Corporation, Brian Somers, President of the Utah Mining Association, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, Chris Wood, President and CEO of Trout Unlimited, testify before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during a hearing on federal mineral mining rules, in Washington DC, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: CPKC Holiday Train Brings Christmas Cheer Across Country

The CPKC Railway Holiday Train arrived in Windsor, Ontario on Monday, November 25. The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train is touring Canada and the US from November 21 to December 20, raising money, food, and awareness to support food banks across their network.

UK: Far-Right And Counter Protests Spread Across Country Following Southport Knife Attack

Protests and counter-protests involving far-right and anti-immigration activists erupted across the U.K. after false information was spread that the suspect in Monday’s knife attack in Southport was a Muslim immigrant. In several towns and cities, demonstrations escalated into violence and clashes with police.

UK: Far-Right And Counter Protests Spread Across Country Following Southport Knife Attack 2

Protests and counter-protests involving far-right and anti-immigration activists erupted across the U.K. after false information was spread that the suspect in Monday’s knife attack in Southport was a Muslim immigrant. In several towns and cities, demonstrations escalated into violence and clashes with police.

US: Cicadas Begin Emerging In South Carolina, Residents Complain Of Noise

Cicadas have begun emerging from their underground lives and caused quite a considerable amount of noise, prompting South Carolina residents to complain to police on Tuesday, April 23. 2024 is a special year for the bugs as two types of periodical broods, the 13-year Brood XIX cicadas in the Southeast and the 17-year Brood XIII in the Midwest, will emerge from the ground.

Philippines: Fire Erupts In Parking Area At Manila Airport Burning Several Vehicles 2

A fire broke out in a carpark at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Monday afternoon, April 22. The blaze occurred in the extension parking of the airport's Terminal 3, burning several vehicles. This is a developing story.

Japan beat New Zealand 4-2 in World Cup warm-up

Japan beat New Zealand 4-2 in World Cup warm-up

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand striker Chris Wood (L) and Japan defender Masato Morishige vie for the ball during the second half of a friendly at National Stadium in Tokyo on March 5, 2014. Japan won 4-2.

Japan beats New Zealand in home soccer friendly

Japan beats New Zealand in home soccer friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima (lower R) and defenders look on helplessly as New Zealand forward Chris Wood scores in the first half of a soccer friendly at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 5, 2014. Japan won 4-2.

Tribute To Children Whose Bodies Were Discovered At The Kamloops Indian Residential School

Tribute To Children Whose Bodies Were Discovered At The Kamloops Indian Residential School

Children's shoes, left in honour of the 215 children whose bodies were discovered at the Kamloops Indian Residential School are placed next to the wood surrounding the base of the former statue of Egerton Ryerson, in Toronto on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, after it was toppled by protesters on June 6, 2021. Photo by Chris Young/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tokyo Olympics: Football

Tokyo Olympics: Football

New Zealand's Chris Wood (9) scores during the second half of a Tokyo Olympic men's football Group B match against Honduras on July 25, 2021, at Kashima Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan.

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Kristin Scott Thomas Characters: Mimi Smith Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY - Mimi ( Kristin Scott Thomas) <br/>Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 26th 2009 Date: 29 October 2009

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Aaron Johnson & Thomas Sangster Characters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY - John Lennon ( Aaron Johnson)and Paul McCartney ( Thomas Brodie Sangster) <br/>Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 25th 2009 <br/> <br/> Date: 29 October 2009

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Anne-Marie Duff Characters: Julia Lennon Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY - Julia ( Anne Marie Duff)Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 26th 2009 <br/> <br/> Date: 29 October 2009

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Sam Bell, Aaron Johnson & Thomas Sangster Characters: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY <br/>Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 26th 2009 <br/> <br/> Date: 29 October 2009

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Thomas Sangster & Aaron Johnson Characters: Paul McCartney, John Lennon Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY - John Lennon ( Aaron Johnson)and Paul McCartney ( Thomas Brodie Sangster) <br/>Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 26th 2009 <br/> <br/> Date: 29 October 2009

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Aaron Johnson Characters: John Lennon Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY - John Lennon ( Aaron Johnson) <br/>Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 26th 2009 Date: 29 October 2009

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Nowhere Boy (2009)

Aaron Johnson Characters: John Lennon Film: Nowhere Boy (2009) Director: Sam Taylor Wood 29 October 2009 NOWHERE BOY - John Lennon ( Aaron Johnson) <br/>Icon Film distribution - For further information please contact Chris Lawrance at the Icon Press Office on 020 8492 6300 / chris@iconfilmdistribution.co.uk <br/>Release date December 25th 2009 <br/> Date: 29 October 2009