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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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Royals at The Final of The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 - Basel

Royals at The Final of The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 - Basel

The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia together with Prince William of England and his daughter Charlotte attend the final of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 between the national teams of England and Spain, held at the St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025, in Basel Switzerland. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals at The Final of The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 - Basel

Royals at The Final of The UEFA Women's EURO 2025 - Basel

The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofia with Prince William of England and his daughter Charlotte attend the final of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 between the national teams of England and Spain, held at the St. Jakob-Park on July 27, 2025, in Basel Switzerland. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Banquet at Windsor Castle

State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a State Banquet hosting France's president at Windsor Castle, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Banquet at Windsor Castle

State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a State Banquet hosting France's president at Windsor Castle, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Banquet at Windsor Castle

State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a State Banquet hosting France's president at Windsor Castle, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Banquet at Windsor Castle

State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a State Banquet hosting France's president at Windsor Castle, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State Banquet at Windsor Castle

State Banquet at Windsor Castle

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales (L) and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a State Banquet hosting France's president at Windsor Castle, west of London, United Kingdom on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. French President Emmanuel Macron began a three-day state visit to Britain on July 8, which saw him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Visits the Royal Collection Exhibition - Windsor

French President Visits the Royal Collection Exhibition - Windsor

France's Minister of Culture Rachida Dati speaks with Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (C) and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. Photo by Ludovic MARIN/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Visits the Royal Collection Exhibition - Windsor

French President Visits the Royal Collection Exhibition - Windsor

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales reacts next to Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales during a visit of the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, in Windsor west of London, on July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. Photo by Ludovic MARIN/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales arrive to welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President State Visit to UK

French President State Visit to UK

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales welcome France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at RAF Northolt in London, as they arrive for a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom, Britain, July 8, 2025. Photo by Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Prince William of England, Abdullah II of Jordan and his wife Rania, Italian president Sergio Mattarella and president of Argentine Javier Milei attend Pope Francis’ funeral celebrated in San Peter’s square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Over two hundred and fifty thousand people poured into St. Peter’s Square to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Prince William of England, Abdullah II of Jordan and his wife Rania attend Pope Francis’ funeral celebrated in San Peter’s square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Over two hundred and fifty thousand people poured into St. Peter’s Square to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Prince William of England, Abdullah II of Jordan and his wife Rania, Italian president Sergio Mattarella and president of Argentine Javier Milei attend Pope Francis’ funeral celebrated in San Peter’s square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Over two hundred and fifty thousand people poured into St. Peter’s Square to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals At The Funeral Of Pope Francis - Vatican

Prince William of England attends Pope Francis’ funeral celebrated in San Peter’s square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. Over two hundred and fifty thousand people poured into St. Peter’s Square to bid their final farewell to Pope Francis at his Requiem Mass. The Solemn and moving celebration was presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re joined by some 250 Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, priests, and consecrated religious. Photo by Eric Vandeville /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Royals Arrive For The Funeral of Pope Francis - Vatican

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attending Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St Peter's Square in The Vatican, on April 26, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince William At PSG vs Aston Villa - Paris

Prince William At PSG vs Aston Villa - Paris

Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa FC at Parc des Princes stadium on April 9, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince William At PSG vs Aston Villa - Paris

Prince William At PSG vs Aston Villa - Paris

Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Aston Villa FC at Parc des Princes stadium on April 9, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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