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.

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.

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

Infanta Elena de Borbon and Cristina de Borbon Attending Gran Homenaje - Madrid

The Infantas Elena and Cristina during the great Tribute to the Flag at the end of the festivities of the patron saint of Torrejon de Ardoz in Spain, on October 5, 2025. Photo by Jose Ramon Guisado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

King Constantine Thanksgiving Service - Windsor

King Constantine Thanksgiving Service - Windsor

The Infanta Elena with her sister, the Infanta Cristina, and Miguel Urdangarin arriving at a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of Greece, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK, on February 27, 2024. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Constantine Thanksgiving Service - Windsor

King Constantine Thanksgiving Service - Windsor

The Infanta Elena with her sister, the Infanta Cristina, and Miguel Urdangarin arriving at a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of Greece, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK, on February 27, 2024. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Constantine Thanksgiving Service - Windsor

King Constantine Thanksgiving Service - Windsor

The Infanta Elena with her sister, the Infanta Cristina, and Miguel Urdangarin arriving at a thanksgiving service for the life of King Constantine of Greece, at St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, UK, on February 27, 2024. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals Celebrates Princess Elena Birthday - Madrid

Royals Celebrates Princess Elena Birthday - Madrid

Infanta Cristina and Queen Sofia leaving the restaurant on December 20, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royals Celebrates Princess Elena Birthday - Madrid

Royals Celebrates Princess Elena Birthday - Madrid

Infanta Cristina and Queen Sofia leaving the restaurant on December 20, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Cristina arrives at the restaurant on December 20, 2023, to celebrate 60th birthday of Infanta Elena, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by José Ruiz / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Queen Sofia and Infanta Cristina arrives at the restaurant on December 20, 2023, to celebrate 60th birthday of Infanta Elena, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by José Ruiz / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Cristina arrives at the restaurant on December 20, 2023, to celebrate 60th birthday of Infanta Elena, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by José Ruiz / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Queen Sofia and Infanta Cristina arrives at the restaurant on December 20, 2023, to celebrate 60th birthday of Infanta Elena, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by José Ruiz / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Queen Sofia and Infanta Cristina arrives at the restaurant on December 20, 2023, to celebrate 60th birthday of Infanta Elena, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by José Ruiz / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Infanta Elena Celebrates Her 60th Birthday Surrounded By Her Family

Queen Sofia and Infanta Cristina arrives at the restaurant on December 20, 2023, to celebrate 60th birthday of Infanta Elena, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by José Ruiz / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

Infanta Cristina At Global Health Partnership Forum - Barcelona

The Infanta Cristina during the inauguration of the International Global Health Partnership Forum, at CosmoCaixa, on November 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The meeting is organized by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) with the aim of fostering conversations on pressing issues in Global Health among diverse stakeholders. Another aim is to showcase the upcoming strategy of the institution, in order to gather the opinions of the participants. Photo by Kike Rincón/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

The director of the museums of the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, Montse Aguer, speaks at the Dalí Theater-Museum, during the institutional opening of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 until April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

The Infanta Cristina (left) with the director of the museums of the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, Montse Aguer (right), at the Dalí Theater-Museum, during the institutional opening of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 until April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

(4I-4D) The delegate of the government in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Infanta Cristina (1r) during the institutional opening of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 until April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

The Infanta Cristina (2r) during the institutional inauguration of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 until April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Infanta Cristina (left) during the institutional opening of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 to April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

The Infanta Cristina during the institutional opening of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 until April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

Christina Of Spain Attends The Opening Of Dali Exhibition

The Infanta Cristina during the institutional opening of the exhibition 'Dalí. El Crist de Portlligat', on November 6, 2023, in Figueres, Girona, Catalonia (Spain). 'Christ of St. John of the Cross' or 'The Christ' is a painting by Salvador Dalí from the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, which can be seen from October 25, 2023 until April 30, 2024. The exhibition allows to revisit a work that had not been seen in Spain since 1952, when it was exhibited in Madrid and Barcelona. Photo by Glòria Sánchez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM