US: Clouds Glow in Lightning Show Over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Lightning lit up the sky over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on the night of July 21, 2025, creating a dramatic display behind thick clouds. While no visible bolts were seen, the clouds flashed repeatedly as distant lightning illuminated the night sky.

Philippines: At Least 6 Dead, Thousands Evacuated in Major Flooding

Major flooding hit the Philippines, leaving at least six people dead and several missing and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate from the Metro Manila area as of Tuesday, July 22. This video shows severe flooding in Cainta, Rizal.

US: Brush Fire Burns 110 Acres at Wetlands Park, Nevada

The Wiesner Fire, a brush fire that broke out at Wetlands Park in Nevada on Tuesday, June 24, has been completely contained after burning 110 acres, officials confirmed Thursday. This video, filmed on Tuesday, shows dark smoke rising from the scene.

US: Stunning Lightning Show in Time-Lapse Across Florida Sky

Florida experienced strong to severe thunderstorms during the Sunday, March 30 afternoon and evening. A visually stunning lightning display illuminated the night sky over Sunny Isles Beach.

US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Borger, Texas, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire erupted near Borger, Texas, in the area of 1559 and Rock Creek, triggering evacuations and road closures. Roughly 6,000 people have been impacted by power outages. The fire has burned 350 acres and is 5% contained as of this writing.

US: Auto Fire Prompts Evacuation In Ventura, California 4

The Auto Fire erupted in Ventura County, California on Monday, January 13, prompting evacuations.

Georgia: Protesters Clash With Police Over Suspension Of EU Accession Bid 2

Protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi on Thursday, November 28, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to protest the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

Georgia: Protesters Clash With Police Over Suspension Of EU Accession Bid

Protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi on Thursday, November 28, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to protest the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation In Hanapepe, Hawaii 3

Residents in Hanapepe in Hawaii's Kauai island were told to evacuate after a brush fire erupted there on Monday, July 15. The fire that started along Hanapepe Moi Road approached the Kaumakani neighborhood, and residents there were told to leave immediately.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation In Hanapepe, Hawaii 2

Residents in Hanapepe in Hawaii's Kauai island were told to evacuate after a brush fire erupted there on Monday, July 15. The fire that started along Hanapepe Moi Road approached the Kaumakani neighborhood, and residents there were told to leave immediately.

US: Double Rainbow Spotted Over Skies In Southern Florida 5

A huge double rainbow was seen in the skies over southern Florida on Thursday, June 13, after thunderstorms caused major flooding in the area.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 2

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 4

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 3

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 5

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

IMF official in Japan

IMF official in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 30, 2014.

IMF's Lipton in Japan

IMF's Lipton in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 31, 2013, during his visit for the IMF's annual consultation mission to Japan.

IMF's Lipton in Japan

IMF's Lipton in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - David Lipton (R), first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, and Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso shake hands at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2013.

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting - Brussels

President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde and David Lipton, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund during an inclusive Eurogroup Ministers meeting in the Europa building on July 12, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

IMF calls on Japan to enhance structural, fiscal reforms

IMF calls on Japan to enhance structural, fiscal reforms

David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2016, as the IMF wraps up its annual consultation mission to Japan. The IMF called on Japan to strengthen domestic policies through structural and fiscal reforms, warning that any further monetary easing could lead to "overreliance" on the yen's depreciation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

IMF calls on Japan to enhance structural, fiscal reforms

IMF calls on Japan to enhance structural, fiscal reforms

David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 20, 2016, as the IMF wraps up its annual consultation mission to Japan. The IMF called on Japan to strengthen domestic policies through structural and fiscal reforms, warning that any further monetary easing could lead to "overreliance" on the yen's depreciation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

IMF urges Japan to make most of growth by pushing structural reforms

IMF urges Japan to make most of growth by pushing structural reforms

David Lipton, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, urges Japan to capitalize on its current economic expansion by pushing for labor and other structural reforms, at a press conference in Tokyo on June 19, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo