South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

US: Police Shut Down Lorde Pop-Up Event, Fans Sing and March in Response 2

Fans of Grammy Award-winning singer Lorde took over NYC's Washington Square Park on Tuesday, April 22 for her pop-up event. However, police shut it down before her appearance, leading to fans singing her songs and marching around the park afterwards.

US: Demonstrations In NYC To Mark One-Year Anniversary Of Oct 7 Hamas Attack

Monday, October 7, marked the first anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Demonstrators, both pro-Palestine and pro-Israel, marched through New York City and held protests and vigils in several places to mourn the lives lost in last year's attack and the war that has followed.

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. In July, the United Kingdom (UK) recorded its highest ever temperature. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

Svoboda wins gold in men's modern pentathlon

Svoboda wins gold in men's modern pentathlon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Shinichi Tomii (R) celebrates with David Svoboda after the Czech finishes first in the men's modern pentathlon competition at the London 2012 Olympics at Greenwich Park on Aug. 11, 2012. Tomii finished 22nd.

Czech Svoboda wins gold in men's modern pentathlon

Czech Svoboda wins gold in men's modern pentathlon

LONDON, Britain - Czech David Svoboda celebrates with the national flag after winning the gold medal in the men's modern pentathlon competition at Greenwich Park at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 11, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

Oldest athlete in London

Oldest athlete in London

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Hiroshi Hoketsu, the oldest athlete taking part in the London Olympics at age 71, rides his chestnut mare Whisper during the individual dressage competition at Greenwich Park in London on Aug. 2, 2012.

North Greenwich Arena

North Greenwich Arena

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken on Jan. 8, 2012, from a helicopter chartered by Kyodo News shows North Greenwich Arena in London, venue for some of the 2012 Olympic Games events -- gymnastics, trampoline and basketball. The Olympic Park is in the back.

Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken July 5, 2011, from a helicopter chartered by Kyodo News shows a special site at Greenwich Park in London, the venue for equestrian and modern pentathlon competitions at the 2012 Olympic Games. The photo was taken when the Olympic test event took place.

Protestors against London Olympics

Protestors against London Olympics

LONDON, Britain - People demonstrate in front of Greenwich Park in London on July 4, 2011, protesting against the hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Drought declared in parts of England as hot weather persists

STORY: Drought declared in parts of England as hot weather persists DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Woodhead Reservoir near Manchester 2. various of Greenwich Park in London 3. various of dried grassland in northwestern London 4. SOUNDBITE (English): CORINNE LE QUERE, Professor of Climate Change Science at the University of East Anglia STORYLINE: A drought was officially declared on Friday across a large swathe of England, amid a new heatwave and prolonged dry weather. More restrictions are likely to be placed on water use in affected areas. Drought status is decided by the United Kingdom's (UK) Environment Agency based on elements such as rainfall, river flows, and groundwater levels. The impact these conditions have on public water supply, farmers, and the environment is also taken into account. The agency has now announced drought status in eight of its 14 areas. This means that the Environment Agency and water companies will step

Xinhua Headlines: Heatwaves send another climate warning, highlighting need for green actions

Xinhua Headlines: Heatwaves send another climate warning, highlighting need for green actions

(220730) -- BEIJING, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in Greenwich Park on a hot summer day in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 18, 2022 shows a view of Greenwich Park in London, Britain. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks with a trolley in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sit in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy themselves in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

Protestors against London Olympics

Protestors against London Olympics

LONDON, Britain - People demonstrate in front of Greenwich Park in London on July 4, 2011, protesting against the hosting of the 2012 Olympic Games. (Kyodo)

Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park

LONDON, Britain - Photo taken July 5, 2011, from a helicopter chartered by Kyodo News shows a special site at Greenwich Park in London, the venue for equestrian and modern pentathlon competitions at the 2012 Olympic Games. The photo was taken when the Olympic test event took place. (Kyodo)