France: Storm Goretti Sweeps Through Regions, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Storm Goretti swept across France, leaving 380,000 homes without power and causing widespread travel delays due to high winds, rain, and snow. In the northern region, the storm forced two nuclear reactors offline, felled trees, and shut down schools and ports as flooding and severe weather alerts continued.

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Drone-attacked condo in Kyiv

Photo taken on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a partially damaged high-rise condominium building in Kyiv following a Russian drone attack.

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

Crans Montana - White Balloons Released for Chiara Costanzo - Milan

MILAN - White balloons were released from the Moreschi High School courtyard in memory of Chiara Costanzo, one of the young victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy in Crans-Montana. January 9 2026. Milan, Italy. Photo by Emanuele Roberto De Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

[Breaking News]Nikkei stock index closes at record high

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 52,518.08, an all-time closing high, on Jan. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves 2

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

Australia: Three Missing in Victoria as Heatwave Fuels Catastrophic Fire Conditions

Three people, including a child, have been reported missing after a home burned down in Longwood on Friday, January 9, as catastrophic bushfires sweep through Victoria and South Australia. Authorities remain on high alert with dozens of towns under threat and multiple properties already destroyed by the out-of-control blazes.

France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High Water Continues on Tiber River - Rome

High water continues along the Tiber River in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 07, 2026. Photo by Roma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

HAI'AN, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - Workers are rushing to produce customized notebook lithium battery products for customers in the workshop of Jiabaiyu (Nantong) Electronics Co., Ltd. in Hai'an High tech Zone, Jiangsu, China on January 7, 2026.

China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

HAI'AN, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - Workers are rushing to produce customized notebook lithium battery products for customers in the workshop of Jiabaiyu (Nantong) Electronics Co., Ltd. in Hai'an High tech Zone, Jiangsu, China on January 7, 2026.

China Manufacturing Industry

China Manufacturing Industry

HAI'AN, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - Workers are rushing to produce customized notebook lithium battery products for customers in the workshop of Jiabaiyu (Nantong) Electronics Co., Ltd. in Hai'an High tech Zone, Jiangsu, China on January 7, 2026.

Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

HANAMAKI, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team. (Kyodo)

Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 30 Kyodo - Market officials perform a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading session of the year, as the Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high. (Kyodo)

1 month after Hong Kong fire

HONG KONG, China, Dec. 26 Kyodo - A man lays flowers near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead. (Kyodo)

Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing - Paris

Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas arriving for the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace on January 6, 2026. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris AJ

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. The summit of the group of Ukraine supporters dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing" is the latest of several meetings planned for the new year as diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent weeks. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris

Coalition of The Willing Summit on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Arrivals - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on January 6, 2026, prior to the Coalition of the Willing summit on security guarantees for Ukraine. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM