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US: Lake-Effect Snow Pounds Upstate New York as Oswego Declares State of Emergency

Heavy lake-effect snow continued to hit upstate New York on January 29, prompting the City of Oswego to declare a state of emergency as more than 2 feet of snow since Sunday caused poor visibility and hazardous travel conditions.. The footage shows a snowplow in operation in Altmar, Oswego County.

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US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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Canada: Abbotsford Declares Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in B.C.

An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C., leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. Flooding continued to affect parts of the area, on Friday, December 12, prompting expanded evacuation orders, school closures, the closure of a key stretch of Highway 1.

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

Several pigs at an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

A pig in an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

A pig in an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

A pig in an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15th Chinese National Games Opening Ceremony - Guangzho

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends the opening ceremony of China's 15th National Games and declares the Games open in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, November 9, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Yan Yan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 5

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11. This video shows people kayaking down the street north of Wildwood on Monday, October 13.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 3

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 4

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency 2

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11, a condition expected to continue into Monday, October 13.

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US: Nor’easter Approaches Northeast Coast, NJ Declares Emergency

A nor'easter moved up the East Coast on Sunday, October 12, causing widespread disruption across the densely populated Northeast with excessive rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. The storm resulted in road washouts and air travel delays. Due to the severe conditions, the entire state of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night, October 11, a condition expected to continue into Monday, October 13.

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Toyota's "Woven City" launched

Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda declares the launch of the first-phase zone of an experimental community called "Woven City" that the carmaker is building at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Susono in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka on Sept. 25, 2025, envisioning the future of mobility.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 4

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 3

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 2

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across central Kansas on Tuesday, September 9, prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

A girl holding a sign at a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The event marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and highlights ongoing calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. The central poster reads, ‘We do not despair, We do not forget, We do not surrender,’ while the poster on the right declares, ‘Artsakh is our homeland. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The World Games 2025 Closing Ceremon

International World Games Association President Jose Perurena Lopez declares The World Games 2025 Chengdu closed during the closing ceremony of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on August 17, 2025. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The World Games 2025 Closing Ceremon

International World Games Association President Jose Perurena Lopez declares The World Games 2025 Chengdu closed during the closing ceremony of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on August 17, 2025. Photo by Feng Kaihua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Chattanooga Faces Flash Flooding, Hamilton County Declares State of Emergency

Torrential rain struck across southern Tennessee on Tuesday, August 12, causing flash flooding and dozens of water rescues in Chattanooga. Roads and highways were closed, including I-24 between US 27 and I-75 due to flooding. Hamilton County was under a local state of emergency due to widespread flash flooding.

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US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast 3

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

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US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

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US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions across New York and New Jersey. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

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US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods 6

Severe flash flooding hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday night, July 14, stranding vehicles, disrupting subway lines, and prompting New Jersey’s governor to declare a state of emergency.

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US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods 5

Severe flash flooding hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday night, July 14, stranding vehicles, disrupting subway lines, and prompting New Jersey’s governor to declare a state of emergency.

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US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods 4

Severe flash flooding hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday night, July 14, stranding vehicles, disrupting subway lines, and prompting New Jersey’s governor to declare a state of emergency.

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US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods 3

Severe flash flooding hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday night, July 14, stranding vehicles, disrupting subway lines, and prompting New Jersey’s governor to declare a state of emergency.

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US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods 2

Severe flash flooding hit parts of New York and New Jersey on Monday night, July 14, stranding vehicles, disrupting subway lines, and prompting New Jersey’s governor to declare a state of emergency.

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US: New Jersey Declares Emergency Amid Flash Floods in Mid-Atlantic

Slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rains to the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region, including New York City, on Monday, July 14. Residents in NYC basement apartments were told to be ready to leave. New Jersey’s Governor Philip D. Murphy declared a state of emergency as flash flooding hit the Northeast.

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : MOLIERE THEATER. PORTRAIT OF MOLIERE AFTER HOUDON. THE PARTIES OF LOUIS XIV IN CHAMBORD ALTERNATE BETWEEN COMEDY AND APARTMENT ENTERTAINMENT. A THEATER IS THUS CREATED IN THIS ROOM, FROM THE FIRST STAYS OF THE KING. THE STAGE OCCUPIES HALF OF THE SPACE, WHILE TIERS FOR COURTIERS AND ROYAL FAMILY SEATS SHARE THE OTHER PART. IN OCTOBER 1669, MOLIERE AND LULLY PRESENT A COMEDY-BALLET, "MONSIEUR DE POURCEAUGNAC". THE FOLLOWING YEAR, THEY PLAY FOR LOUIS XIV THE NEW COMEDY "LE BOURGEOIS GENTILHOMME", WHICH PARODIES THE RECENT OFFICIAL VISIT TO FRANCE OF A TURKISH DELEGATION. THE KING DECLARES: "MOLIERE, YOU HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING YET THAT HAS ENTERTAINED ME MORE AND YOUR PIECE IS EXCELLENT". THE THEATER IS DISASSEMBLED AROUND 1745. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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