Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

UK: Dewsbury Scrapyard Fire Prompts Smoke Warning

A large fire broke out at a scrapyard in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on Monday, May 12. Officials asked nearby residents to keep doors and windows closed due to a large plume of smoke.

UK: Freight Train Derails In Audenshaw, Greater Manchester

A freight train derailed in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, on Friday, September 6, causing the tracks to be closed. No injuries were reported in the incident, and trains scheduled to use this route will be diverted.

Studio Alice golf

Studio Alice golf

MIKI, Japan - Esther Lee of South Korea reacts after winning her first title after eight years on the Japan LPGA tour with a one-stroke victory over O. Sattaya at the Studio Alice Ladies Open at Hanayashiki Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 13, 2014.

Studio Alice golf

Studio Alice golf

MIKI, Japan - Esther Lee of South Korea holds the trophy after winning her first title after eight years on the Japan LPGA tour with a one-stroke victory over O. Sattaya at the Studio Alice Ladies Open at Hanayashiki Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 13, 2014.