France: Large Wildfire Breaks Out in Aude, Threatens Communities 6

A major wildfire that broke out late Tuesday, August 5 in Ribaute, southern France’s Aude region near the Spanish border, has scorched more than 11,000 hectares of forest, according to local authorities. The blaze has damaged at least 25 homes and destroyed around 30 vehicles, while some 2,500 households remain without electricity. The A9 motorway, the main road link between France and Spain, has been closed in both directions, along with several local roads.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

Bolick slams two-run homer

Bolick slams two-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines' Frank Bolick hits a two-run homer with second base loaded with two outs in the top of the seventh inning against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on May 27. Lotte defeated Nippon Ham 5-2.

Bolick gets congratulations from teammates

Bolick gets congratulations from teammates

CHIBA, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines First baseman/DH Frank Bolick gets congratulations from his teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the 4th inning of a game against Nippon Ham Fighters at China Marine Stadium on March 27.

Bolick slams two-run homer

Bolick slams two-run homer

TOKYO, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines' Frank Bolick hits a two-run homer with second base loaded with two outs in the top of the seventh inning against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Tokyo Dome on May 27. Lotte defeated Nippon Ham 5-2.

Bolick gets congratulations from teammates

Bolick gets congratulations from teammates

CHIBA, Japan - Chiba Lotte Marines First baseman/DH Frank Bolick gets congratulations from his teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the 4th inning of a game against Nippon Ham Fighters at China Marine Stadium on March 27.