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.

Philippines: Typhoon Krathon Unleashes Devastating Weather In Northern Islands 3

Typhoon Krathon, known as Julian in the Philippines, intensified into a super typhoon on Tuesday morning, October 1, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Krathon brought heavy rainfall, causing flooding and landslides in the northern islands, prompting officials to evacuate residents and shut down schools and inter-island ferries.

Friendly football match - Napoli vs Brest

Friendly football match - Napoli vs Brest

Napoli's Cameroonian midfielder Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa challenges for the ball with Brestâs Romain DEL CASTILLO during friendly match SSC Napoli vs BrestSSC Napoli's 2024-25 preseason training camp in Castel Di Sangro, Abruzzo, Italy.

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.

Ichiro lifts average to .342

Ichiro lifts average to .342

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to center-left at hits first at bat off Boston Red Sox starter Frank Castillo at Fenway Park on Aug. 15. Suzuki went two-for-three to improve his batting average to .342, as Seattle defeated Boston 6-2. (MLB)

Ichiro lifts average to .342

Ichiro lifts average to .342

BOSTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits a double to center-left at hits first at bat off Boston Red Sox starter Frank Castillo at Fenway Park on Aug. 15. Suzuki went two-for-three to improve his batting average to .342, as Seattle defeated Boston 6-2. (MLB)