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.

Royal Visit To Canada

Royal Visit To Canada

Former governor generals David Johnston, left, Michaelle Jean, centre, and Adrienne Clarkson, right, sit in the senate ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Photo by Chris Young /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Visit To Canada

Royal Visit To Canada

Former governor general David Johnston, left, greets Margaret Trudeau as former prime minister Justin Trudeau looks on ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Visit To Canada

Royal Visit To Canada

King Charles speaks with former governor general David Johnston ahead of the King delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Visit To Canada

Royal Visit To Canada

Former governor generals David Johnston, left, and Michaelle Jean speak ahead of King Charles delivering the speech from the throne in the Senate in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

Canada: CPKC Holiday Train Brings Christmas Cheer Across Country

The CPKC Railway Holiday Train arrived in Windsor, Ontario on Monday, November 25. The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train is touring Canada and the US from November 21 to December 20, raising money, food, and awareness to support food banks across their network.

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.

Australian, Japanese defense chiefs meet in Tokyo

Australian, Japanese defense chiefs meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Australian Defense Minister David Johnston (C) reviews a guard of honor of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces ahead of talks with his Japanese counterpart Akinori Eto (R) at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2014.

Japan, Australia discuss cooperation over submarines

Japan, Australia discuss cooperation over submarines

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Akinori Eto (R) and his Australian counterpart David Johnston shake hands at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2014, prior to their talks. They discussed future bilateral cooperation, including in the area of defense equipment, as Australia aims to replace its aging submarines.

Australian foreign, defense ministers in Tokyo

Australian foreign, defense ministers in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (R) and Defense Minister David Johnston give a press conference at the Japan Press Club in Tokyo on June 12, 2014. Australia suggested that territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas should be resolved in accordance with international law.

Japan, Australia hold 2-plus-2 meeting in Tokyo

Japan, Australia hold 2-plus-2 meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - (from L to R) Australian Defense Minister David Johnston, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera pose for photos in Tokyo on June 11, 2014, prior to their so-called two-plus-two meeting.

Japan, Australia hold 2-plus-2 meeting in Tokyo

Japan, Australia hold 2-plus-2 meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - (from L to R) Australian Defense Minister David Johnston, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera attend a joint news conference in Tokyo on June 11, 2014, after their so-called two-plus-two meeting.

Japan, Australia defense ministers meet in Tokyo

Japan, Australia defense ministers meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (R) shakes hands with Australian Defense Minister David Johnston before their talks in Tokyo on June 11, 2014.

Japanese PM Abe talks with Australian foreign, defense ministers

Japanese PM Abe talks with Australian foreign, defense ministers

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Australian Defense Minister David Johnston (L) and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (C) talk with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2014. The Australian ministers met with Abe before holding a so-called two-plus-two meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.

Japanese PM Abe talks with Australian foreign, defense ministers

Japanese PM Abe talks with Australian foreign, defense ministers

TOKYO, Japan - (from L to R) Australian Defense Minister David Johnston, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe join hands for photos at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 11, 2014. The Australian ministers met with Abe before holding a so-called two-plus-two meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.

Australia, Japan, U.S. defense chiefs

Australia, Japan, U.S. defense chiefs

SINGAPORE, Singapore - (From L) U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Australian Defense Minister David Johnston and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera join hands during their meeting in Singapore on May 30, 2014.

Japanese defense minister in Australia

Japanese defense minister in Australia

PERTH, Australia - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera answers reporters' questions after talks with his Australian counterpart David Johnston in Perth, Australia, on April 28, 2014.

Japanese defense minister in Australia

Japanese defense minister in Australia

PERTH, Australia - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (far L) holds talks with his Australian counterpart David Johnston (far R) in Perth, Australia, on April 28, 2014.

Japanese, Australian defense chiefs shake hands

Japanese, Australian defense chiefs shake hands

PERTH, Australia - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (R) shakes hands with his Australian counterpart David Johnston before a dinner in Perth, Western Australia, on April 27, 2014, ahead of their formal talks the following day.

The Devil And Daniel Johnston (2005)

The Devil And Daniel Johnston (2005)

Daniel Johnston & David Thornberry Characters: Himself & Himself Film: The Devil And Daniel Johnston (2005) Director: Jeff Feuerzeig 01 June 2005 Date: 01 June 2005

Jumanji (1995)

Jumanji (1995)

David Alan Grier & Bebe Neuwirth Characters: Carl Bentley, Aunt Nora Shepherd Film: Jumanji (USA 1995) Director: Joe Johnston 15 December 1995 Date: 15 December 1995

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Robert Donat, John Charlesworth, John Howard Davies, David Oake, James Kenney, Margaret Johnston, Date: 1952

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) David Oake, James Kenney, Stanley Holloway, Margaret Johnston, Date: 1952

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Margaret Johnston, Robert Donat, John Howard Davies, David Oake, James Kenney, Date: 1952

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Film

The Magic Box (1952) Robert Donat, John Charlesworth, John Howard Davies, David Oake, James Kenney, Margaret Johnston, Date: 1952

Japan, Australia discuss cooperation over submarines

Japan, Australia discuss cooperation over submarines

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Defense Minister Akinori Eto (R) and his Australian counterpart David Johnston shake hands at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2014, prior to their talks. They discussed future bilateral cooperation, including in the area of defense equipment, as Australia aims to replace its aging submarines. (Kyodo)

Japan, Australia hold 2-plus-2 meeting in Tokyo

Japan, Australia hold 2-plus-2 meeting in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - (from L to R) Australian Defense Minister David Johnston, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera attend a joint news conference in Tokyo on June 11, 2014, after their so-called two-plus-two meeting. (Kyodo)