UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

Tokyo International Film Festival

Tokyo International Film Festival

Sayuri Yoshinaga (C), the lead actress in the film "Climbing for Life," which was screened at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival in the Japanese capital, poses after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 27, 2025, alongside her co-star Non (far R), director Junji Sakamoto (far L), festival chairman Hiroyasu Ando (2nd from L), and film critic and jury member Carlo Chatrian.

Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

Taiwan: Rain And Winds Pick Up As Typhoon Krathon Approaches

Rain and winds started to pick up in Taipei on Monday, September 30 as Typhoon Krathon approached Taiwan.

French expat in China shares love of nature with local children

STORY: French expat in China shares love of nature with local children DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Johannes Sylvain Faure-Brac working in mountainous areas in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOHANNES SYLVAIN FAURE-BRAC, French industrial designer STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): JOHANNES SYLVAIN FAURE-BRAC, French industrial designer "My name is Johan. I am from Provence, the south of France. The French Alps were my childhood playground. Nature has taught me a lot about life. By the time I was 7 years old, I already mastered the basic survival skills of navigating by the stars. My father was a shepherd and a carpenter, and my mother a teacher and an artist. When I was young, we often explored the forests together, rock-climbing, foraging for wild produce, and building shelters with logs. My father told me how to make my own toys, so I could make anything I wanted. As a teenager, I was a competitive cross-country skier, and I

S. Korean entrepreneur finds opportunities, challenges in China

STORY: S. Korean entrepreneur finds opportunities, challenges in China DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:08 LOCATION: FOSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHOI IMSAENG, Vice President, Foshan Genesis AMB Tech Co., Ltd. 2. various of Choi Imsaeng climbing mountain and working STORYLINE: When Choi Imsaeng came to China for the first time, he saw convenient transportation, huge market, and boundless business opportunities. But what made him stay for 10 years after battling cancer are his philosophy of climbing and life and the trustworthy people in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHOI IMSAENG, Vice President, Foshan Genesis AMB Tech Co., Ltd. "My favorite hobby is mountain climbing. It's like the path of our life, when climbing a mountain, you have to set a goal. Today, I'm going to climb Mount. Matianding. Usually, once I set a date, I won't bother about the weather on that day. If I cancel the plan when the weather is bad, and wait until it turns good, there's no fun at all. I