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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 6

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 5

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 4

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 3

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 2

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Greece: Plane Flies Through Haze Amid Saharan Dust Storm Over Crete

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert. This video shows an airplane in the haze apparently aborting its landing.

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China: Dashcam Captures Truck Rollover at Zebra Crossing in Jiangxi

On March 26, 2026, in Jiangxi, China, the video captured a tense traffic incident at a zebra crossing. A truck overturned after failing to slow down at a zebra crossing, forcing a pedestrian to jump back to safety at the last second. The video ended with the truck lying on its side while the shaken pedestrian retreated to a safe distance.

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US: Fast-Moving Qury Fire Tears Through Custer, Remains Uncontained in South Dakota

The Qury Fire, which ignited on Thursday, March 12, in Custer County, South Dakota, burned through approximately 7,000 acres and remains 0% contained as of Friday, forcing residents to evacuate and prompting a multi-agency response. Several roads in the area were closed, and officials urged the public to stay out of the area.

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US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

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Qatar: Thousands Stranded at Doha International Airport Following Middle East Conflict

The US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to impact flights throughout the Middle East and beyond, forcing thousands of flight cancellations. Major international hubs in the region, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, halted operations as multiple countries closed their airspace due to the escalating conflict. This video shows stranded passengers at Hamad International Airport in Doha early Sunday, March 1.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Canada: Severe Winter Storm Pummels Avalon Peninsula With Heavy Snow

A severe winter storm brought heavy snow and hurricane-force winds to the Avalon Peninsula on Sunday, February 22, leaving thousands without power and forcing widespread closures across the region. The blizzard conditions resulted in the suspension of Metrobus services and the closure of major roads in St. John’s due to drifting snow and poor visibility.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza 2

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza 3

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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US: Northern Arizona Battered by Winter Storm, Whiteout Conditions Hit High Country

A powerful winter storm has rocked Northern Arizona, damaging power lines and forcing school closures in Flagstaff and at the Grand Canyon. On February 18, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for gusts up to 60 mph, which combined with snowfall to create dangerous whiteout conditions. The Flagstaff Unified School District cancelled all classes as a result, and unsettled winter weather is expected to persist through the week.

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Spain: Firefighters Clear Storm Leonardo Debris from Fast-Moving Granada River

An 'extraordinary' storm has battered the Iberian Peninsula, forcing thousands in southern Spain to evacuate while shutting schools and canceling trains. As the Civil Guard and National Police conduct rescues, flooding in Granada’s Genil river basin has left roads and population centers under high alert.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta 2

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Indonesia: Heavy Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding and Traffic Disruptions in West Jakarta

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across several areas of West Jakarta on Friday, January 23, disrupting road access and impacting local communities. Floodwaters submerged residential areas by up to 50 centimeters, forcing residents to navigate through the inundated streets.

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Japan: Massive Crowding at Stations After Knife Scare on Saikyo Line

17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to walk along the tracks and causing massive crowding at stations as commuters were left stranded.

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Japan: Teen Arrested Over Knife on Tokyo Train as Passengers Evacuate onto Tracks

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station.

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Mexico: Massive Fire Destroys Plastics Factory in Xochimilco, Mexico City

A massive fire broke out at a 2,000-square-meter plastics factory in the La Noria area of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on Thursday, January 22, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate. Firefighters and Navy personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of work.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet and French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French National Assembly's President Yael Braun-Pivet, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Senate's President Gerard Larcher pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

Meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at Elysee - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron pictured during a meeting on the institutional future of New Caledonia at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 16, 2026. Emmanuel Macron opened a new round of discussions on the institutional future of New Caledonia, stating his desire to move forward “without forcing the issue but without paralysis,” despite the absence of the main independence movement. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Fire Alarm Forces Evacuation at Dallas Love Field, Flights Delayed

An HVAC malfunction triggered a fire alarm at Dallas Love Field Airport on Tuesday, January 13, forcing a terminal evacuation, prompting a temporary ground stop, and delaying nearly 200 flights. Officials said no fire or injuries were reported, and TSA screening later reopened after the alarm was cleared.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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