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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Several Counties, WA

A cold weather system is moving through western Washington this week, bringing heavy snowfall of 2 to 4 feet to the mountains and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. In response to this major front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties, including King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM today, Thursday, January 8, as hazardous travel and whiteout conditions continue to impact mountain passes.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Buries Upstate New York, Up to 6 Feet in Oswego County

Intense lake-effect snow buried parts of upstate New York on Sunday, dumping up to six feet of snow in Oswego County within days.

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Netherlands: Winter Weather Warning Across Country, Over 500 Flights Affected

A Code Yellow warning is in effect until Sunday, January 4, as heavy snow blankets the Netherlands. Fresh overnight snowfall has created treacherous driving conditions and widespread travel disruptions, including over 500 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Issued for Much of Country

Snow and ice warnings were issued for much of the UK on Friday, January 2. A number of yellow warnings were in place, and an amber warning was in effect for Scotland.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued for Parts of Massachusetts on New Year’s Day

A snow squall warning and a winter weather advisory were in effect for parts of Massachusetts on New Year's Day, January 1.

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UK: Snow Blankets Country as Major Winter Storm Unfolds

Meteorologists have warned of wintry conditions sweeping across the UK on Friday, January 2. The Met Office is pointing to cold Arctic air now covering much of the country. Currently amber warnings for snow issued in Scotland, while a yellow snow and ice warning in North Staffordshire will run until noon. Existing warnings for snow and ice, which remain in effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will last from today until Sunday, January 4.

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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Upstate New York on New Year’s Eve

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for central and western New York on New Year's Eve, as lake-effect snow and strong winds battered the region.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

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US: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area 3

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Dumps Inches on Northeast Ohio, Temperatures Plunge

Lake-Effect snow continued to fall across northeast Ohio on Monday, December 15, bringing inches of snow and low temperatures.

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US: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area 2

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: First Major Snow of Season Blankets New York City 2

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall of the season overnight into Sunday, December 14, as snow spread across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: Widespread Snow Blankets Tri-State Area

Accumulating snow was seen across the Tri-State area on Saturday, December 13 The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: First Major Snow of Season Blankets New York City

New York City experienced its first significant snowfall of the season overnight into Sunday, December 14, as snow spread across the Tri-State area. The National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for New York and New Jersey through Sunday afternoon, while winter storm warnings were in effect for much of New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. Across the region, snowfall totals ranged from a couple of inches to as much as six inches.

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US: Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Pennsylvania

A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 11, with winter weather advisories and a warning remaining in effect for multiple counties.

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

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US: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York 2

Heavy lake effect snow hit Western and Central New York on Thursday, December 11.

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US: Roads Become Hazardous After Morning Snow Hits Across Kentucky

Early Monday morning, December 8, Kentucky roads became hazardous due to a mixture of snow and freezing rain. A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded slightly westward and remains in effect until 1 PM, covering areas northeast of a line from Harlan to Estill County, including the I-64 and Mountain Parkway corridors. Motorists should expect slick conditions ahead of another winter system expected later this week.

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Spain: Winter Arrives With Snow Across Several Regions

Spain is experiencing its first major winter storm, bringing snow across several regions. Yellow warnings are in effect for Ávila and Segovia, while icy conditions have closed the only road to Peñalba de Santiago in León. Temperatures dropped sharply at La Covatilla ski resort in Salamanca, reaching –6.1°C, the ninth-lowest in Spain that morning.

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Spain: Winter Arrives With Snow Across Several Regions 2

Spain is experiencing its first major winter storm, bringing snow across several regions. Yellow warnings are in effect for Ávila and Segovia, while icy conditions have closed the only road to Peñalba de Santiago in León. Temperatures dropped sharply at La Covatilla ski resort in Salamanca, reaching –6.1°C, the ninth-lowest in Spain that morning.

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US: Thanksgiving Snow Hits Ohio 3

Heavy lake-effect snow hit parts of Ohio Thanksgiving weekend, causing poor visibility.

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US: Blizzard Conditions Sweep Michigan as Lake-Effect Snow Intensifies

An early-season winter storm is bringing blizzard conditions and heavy lake-effect snow across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Lower regions through Thanksgiving, creating hazardous travel conditions.

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US: Thanksgiving Snow Hits Ohio 2

Heavy lake-effect snow hit parts of Northeast Ohio on Thanksgiving, November 27, causing poor visibility. This video shows the blizzard condition in Youngstown, Mahoning County, on Wednesday, November 26.

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US: Thanksgiving Snow Hits Ohio

Heavy lake-effect snow hit parts of Northeast Ohio on Thanksgiving, November 27, causing poor visibility. This video shows reduced visibility on Interstate 271 near Bedford.

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Canada: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts Snow Squall Warning in Southern Ontario

A powerful snow squall warning is in effect across Ontario as a high-impact event moves in on Thursday, November 27. Environment Canada expects dangerous conditions, treacherous roads, near-zero visibility, and 30 to 50 centimeters of snow through Saturday, November 29.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place 2

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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[Breaking News]Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

AKITA, Japan, Nov. 13 Kyodo - Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Akita, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans. (Kyodo)

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Canada: Lake-Effect Snow Squalls Hit Southern Ontario

A new round of powerful cold front brought lake-effect snow squalls to Southern Ontario on Sunday, November 16, prompting a winter weather travel advisory.

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US: Graupel Hits Upstate New York as Winter Storm Warning Issued

Graupel hit upstate New York on Sunday, November 16, as a winter storm moved through the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter storm warning for parts of the state.

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US: Flood Advisory Issued for Northern and Central California

A flood advisory for Northern and Central California was in effect until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 13. Officials urge residents to follow any remaining road closures.

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US: Flood Advisory Issued for Northern and Central California 2

A flood advisory for Northern and Central California was in effect until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 13. Officials urge residents to follow any remaining road closures.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Akita, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Akita, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers attend a ceremony held to mark the formation of a bear-hunting team in Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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Police allowed to shoot bears in Japan

Police officers leave after the ceremonial formation of a bear-hunting team in Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, as amended rules take effect permitting police officers to use rifles to kill bears the same day amid a surge in attacks on humans.

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UK: 2-Minute Silence Observed in London and Across Country to Mark Armistice Day

A two-minute silence was observed across the UK at 11:00 GMT on Tuesday, November 11, to mark Armistice Day. The commemoration, which took place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall and other landmarks, was held to remember the fallen and honor the exact time the agreement to end fighting in World War One came into effect on November 11, 1918.

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 5

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.