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India: Biker Escapes as Tractor Hits Motorcycle at Fuel Station in Jaipur

A motorcyclist escaped after a tractor struck and severely damaged his motorcycle at a fuel station in Pingun village, Jaipur. CCTV footage reportedly shows the tractor moving toward the rider before hitting the motorcycle, with the rider running toward the fuel station building. Police registered a case following a complaint by the motorcyclist and said the two men were involved in a prior money dispute.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Hail, Tornado to Northern Utah

Heavy hail pelted a shopping center parking lot in Layton, Davis County, on Friday, September 18, as severe thunderstorms swept through northern Utah, prompting a tornado warning across the region. Footage shows hailstones pelting the pavement and parked vehicles outside the Layton Hills Mall as the storm passed through. A tornado also touched down near Francis Peak in Davis County, though no damage was reported there, while elsewhere the storms uprooted trees, damaged ceilings, and cracked fences.

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Chile: Powerful Sandstorm Hits Iquique, Disrupting Independence Day Celebrations

A sandstorm with winds gusting up to 70 km/h swept through Iquique early Friday, September 18, prompting authorities to cancel the city's Independence Day Te Deum service and military parade for safety reasons. The wind also damaged festival stalls and knocked out power in some areas.

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Chile: Powerful Sandstorm Hits Iquique, Disrupting Independence Day Celebrations 2

A sandstorm with winds gusting up to 70 km/h swept through Iquique early Friday, September 18, prompting authorities to cancel the city's Independence Day Te Deum service and military parade for safety reasons. The wind also damaged festival stalls and knocked out power in some areas.

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Chile: Powerful Sandstorm Hits Iquique, Disrupting Independence Day Celebrations 3

A sandstorm with winds gusting up to 70 km/h swept through Iquique early Friday, September 18, prompting authorities to cancel the city's Independence Day Te Deum service and military parade for safety reasons. The wind also damaged festival stalls and knocked out power in some areas.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train running near damaged houses in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2026. The bullet train services on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line resumed along the entire route that day for the first time in 52 days after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture in July.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train running near damaged houses in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2026. The bullet train services on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line resumed along the entire route that day for the first time in 52 days after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture in July.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train running near damaged houses in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2026. The bullet train services on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line resumed along the entire route that day for the first time in 52 days after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture in July.

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Kyushu Shinkansen resumes full-route service

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kyushu Shinkansen bullet train running near a damaged house in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Sept. 18, 2026. The bullet train services on the Kyushu Shinkansen Line resumed along the entire route that day for the first time in 52 days after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture in July.

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US: Wildfire Destroys Two Homes in La Habra Heights, California

A fast-moving wildfire destroyed two homes and damaged another in La Habra Heights, California, on Monday afternoon, September 14, as hundreds of firefighters battled the flames from the ground and air after it raced up a steep hillside toward homes on Casolera Drive. By evening, forward progress on the 17.2-acre Palos Fire had been stopped and it was 41% contained, with evacuation orders and warnings for the area lifted.

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Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

Damaged stonework is seen at the Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage site near the Thai border in northern Cambodia, during a media tour on Sept. 10, 2026, following clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces.

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Damage at Temple of Preah Vihear in Cambodia

Damaged stonework is seen at the Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage site near the Thai border in northern Cambodia, during a media tour on Sept. 10, 2026, following clashes between Cambodian and Thai forces.

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US: Hurricane Lowell Leaves Damage in Kauai

Hurricane Lowell battered Kauai on Monday night, September 7, unleashing 90 mph winds that downed power lines and uprooted trees across the island, while surging surf flooded oceanfront homes and hotels along the south shore. The Category 2 storm knocked out power across the island, and crews began clearing debris from damaged roads on Tuesday.

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[Breaking News]Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

YATSUSHIRO, Japan, Sept. 3 Kyodo - Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Sept. 2, 2026, shows a two-storied gate and other structures severely damaged at Yatsushiro Shrine in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, following a powerful earthquake in the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Sept. 2, 2026, shows a two-storied gate and other structures severely damaged at Yatsushiro Shrine in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, following a powerful earthquake in the region on July 28.

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Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

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Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

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Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

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Japan: Fire Erupts at Quake-Damaged Paper Mill in Kumamoto

A fire broke out during demolition work at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro Mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Thursday, September 3. When the earthquake hit in July, an 80-meter chimney at the factory collapsed, killing nine employees. Since late August, workers had been removing the broken tip of a separate chimney that remained standing after the earthquake.

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US: Powerful Storm Knocks Down Trees, Topples 34 Rail Cars in Lynndyl, Utah

A severe storm with winds reaching 70 to 90 mph, possibly close to 100 mph, tore through Lynndyl, Utah on Saturday, August 29. The storm damaged roughly 40 homes and knocked out power. It also ripped the roof off at least one house, downed multiple trees, and toppled 34 railroad cars. Authorities were investigating whether a tornado had touched down.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

A man stands in front of a damaged house in Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

Photo shows a damaged chimney at Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on the early morning of Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

A damaged gravestone remains toppled in Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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France: Rare Tornado Leaves Dozens Injured, Damages Hundreds of Homes in Pomas

A rare and powerful tornado tore through the village of Pomas in the Aude region of southwestern France on Monday, August 24, injuring 39 people, including two in critical condition, and damaging around 300 homes.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to repair damaged JR Kagoshima Line facilities is underway at a suspended section straddling the town of Hikawa and the city of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 26, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to repair damaged JR Kagoshima Line facilities is underway at a suspended section straddling the town of Hikawa and the city of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 26, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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France: Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Damage Homes Across Hérault 2

Violent thunderstorms swept through France's Hérault department Monday evening, damaging 46 homes, injuring two people and prompting nearly 180 emergency responses, according to fire officials. The storm hit the region between roughly 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning and powerful wind gusts that toppled trees and damaged buildings across the department.

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France: Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Damage Homes Across Hérault

Violent thunderstorms swept through France's Hérault department Monday evening, damaging 46 homes, injuring two people and prompting nearly 180 emergency responses, according to fire officials. The storm hit the region between roughly 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning and powerful wind gusts that toppled trees and damaged buildings across the department.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 4

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 3

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 2

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power 2

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows damaged JR line railroads in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, devastated by a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Workers fix a damaged water pipe in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 16, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Workers fix a damaged water pipe in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 16, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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China: Water Gushes Through Collapsed Shopping Mall Ceiling in Jilin

A section of ceiling at a Changchun shopping mall in Jilin collapsed as water gushed through a damaged fourth-floor section, sending panels crashing down; the mall says no one was injured and the area has since been repaired.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 4

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

A man loads his flood-damaged car onto a car carrier in Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 17, 2026, after it was submerged following the torrential rain that hit the area on Aug. 13.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 3

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Tropical Storm Lala Topples Trees, Leaves Thousands Without Power

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 2

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

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UK: Six Homes Damaged in Stourbridge Fire, Residents Forced to Evacuate

On Thursday, a large-scale fire in Stourbridge spread to six homes, with six people assessed. The blaze, which broke out near a golf course on Racecourse Lane and grew to cover about 40 acres, forced local residents to evacuate.

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US: High Winds and Hail Hit D.C. Area, Grounding Flights and Downing Trees

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Washington, D.C. region on Monday, August 10, bringing high winds, torrential rain and hail. Fallen trees damaged homes and caused injuries in Montgomery County, while the storms knocked out power for tens of thousands of customers and triggered ground stops at the region's airports.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

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81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.