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.

New Hawaii governor welcomed by Okinawa dance

New Hawaii governor welcomed by Okinawa dance

HONOLULU, United States - Newly elected Hawaii Gov. David Ige (C) and his wife Dawn are welcomed by Okinawa's traditional "shisa" (lion-dog) dance at the state government building in Honolulu on Dec. 1, 2014. The paternal grandparents of the U.S. state's second Japanese-American governor migrated to the island state from the southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa.

New Hawaii Gov. Ige takes office

New Hawaii Gov. Ige takes office

HONOLULU, United States - Newly elected Hawaii Gov. David Ige (R) acknowledges cheers from his supporters together with his wife Dawn at the state government building in Honolulu after taking office on Dec. 1, 2014.

Japanese travel industry group's visit to Hawaii

Japanese travel industry group's visit to Hawaii

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (2nd from R) talks with an observation team of the Japan Association of Travel Agents on April 5, 2022, in Honolulu. The travel industry has been one of the most visibly hit during the coronavirus pandemic.

Japanese travel industry group's visit to Hawaii

Japanese travel industry group's visit to Hawaii

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (L) and Hiroyuki Takahashi, chairperson of the Japan Association of Travel Agents, pose for a photo as they meet in Honolulu on April 5, 2022. The travel industry has been one of the most visibly hit during the coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. destroyer Daniel Inouye commissioned in Hawaii

U.S. destroyer Daniel Inouye commissioned in Hawaii

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (R) attends a ceremony at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Dec. 8, 2021, as the U.S. Navy commissions a new guided missile destroyer named Daniel Inouye in honor of the late U.S. Senator.

4,000 join memorial service for Pearl Harbor attack victims

4,000 join memorial service for Pearl Harbor attack victims

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (3rd from L in front row) takes part in a memorial service with other officials for Pearl Harbor attack victims in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 2015, the 74th anniversary. Some 4,000 people, including around 50 survivors, participated in the ceremony. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Okinawa Gov. meets with Hawaiian Gov. to further promote partnership

Okinawa Gov. meets with Hawaiian Gov. to further promote partnership

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga (R) meets with Hawaii Gov. David Ige in Naha, the capital of Japan's southernmost island prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2015. Ige, whose grandfather was from Okinawa, visited the prefecture to attend ceremonies marking the 30th anniversary of the sister-state relationship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Okinawa Gov. meets with Hawaiian Gov. to further promote partnership

Okinawa Gov. meets with Hawaiian Gov. to further promote partnership

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga (R) meets with Hawaii Gov. David Ige in Naha, the capital of Japan's southernmost island prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2015. Ige, whose grandfather was from Okinawa, visited the prefecture to attend ceremonies marking the 30th anniversary of the sister-state relationship. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

PM Abe meets with Hawaii Gov. Ige

PM Abe meets with Hawaii Gov. Ige

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) meets with Hawaii Gov. David Ige, a third generation Japanese-American, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 16, 2015. The two agreed to further promote mutual exchanges in tourism and business fields. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Okinawa governor meets with Hawaii governor

Okinawa governor meets with Hawaii governor

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga meets with reporters on May 29, 2015, following his talks with Hawaii Gov. David Ige, a third-generation Japanese American, in Honolulu. Ige was reported to have suggested Hawaii would accept the bilateral force reorganization plan to transfer around 2,700 U.S. Marines stationed in Okinawa to Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Okinawa Gov. Onaga arrives in Hawaii

Okinawa Gov. Onaga arrives in Hawaii

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga is welcomed by a local citizen after arriving at Honolulu International Airport on May 27, 2015. Onaga will meet with Hawaii Gov. David Ige two days later to discuss issues related to the planned relocation of a U.S. military base within Japan's southernmost island prefecture, including the recent crash of a U.S. Osprey aircraft in Hawaii. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hawaii Gov. Ige attends ceremony for new U.S. Pacific Command chief

Hawaii Gov. Ige attends ceremony for new U.S. Pacific Command chief

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (far R) and other Japanese-Americans attend a ceremony in Honolulu on May 27, 2015, for Adm. Harry Harris to assume the leadership of the U.S. Pacific Command at Pearl Harbor. Harris is the U.S. Navy's highest-ranking Japanese-American ever. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Okinawa governor meets with Hawaii governor

Okinawa governor meets with Hawaii governor

Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga meets with reporters on May 29, 2015, following his talks with Hawaii Gov. David Ige, a third-generation Japanese American, in Honolulu. Ige was reported to have said Hawaii is willing to accept around 2,700 U.S. Marines stationed in Okinawa under the bilateral force reorganization plan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hawaii governor meets Japan foreign minister

Hawaii governor meets Japan foreign minister

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (L) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Honolulu on Aug. 21, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hawaii to legalize physician-assisted suicide

Hawaii to legalize physician-assisted suicide

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (front) signs a bill in Honolulu on April 5, 2018, to legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in the state. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hawaii governor explains mid-Jan. false missile alert

Hawaii governor explains mid-Jan. false missile alert

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (L) meets the press in Honolulu on Jan. 30, 2018, following the release earlier in the day of an interim U.S. government report on the cause of a false emergency alert in mid-January that warned of an incoming ballistic missile. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hawaii issues ballistic missile warning by mistake

Hawaii issues ballistic missile warning by mistake

Hawaii Gov. David Ige (R) speaks to reporters in Honolulu on Jan. 13, 2018, after a false alert about an incoming ballistic missile was sent out to residents across the state by the Emergency Management Agency. Ige blamed human error for the glitch. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hawaii gov. says firm Hawaii, U.S. ties to Japan may transcend Trump

Hawaii gov. says firm Hawaii, U.S. ties to Japan may transcend Trump

Hawaii Gov. David Ige gives an interview to Kyodo News in Honolulu on Nov. 15, 2016. "As (Donald Trump) settles into the job of president, and as he learns and understands more about Asia-Pacific and the importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship, I think you'll see a change in his campaign promises to what actually gets implemented," Ige said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo