Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Catholics Protest Euthanasia Bill in Paris

Several hundred Catholics gather at the Place de la Concorde, despite a ban by the Paris police prefecture, at the call of the association “les veilleurs”, against the bill concerning “aid in dying”, May 27, 2025, in Paris, Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM