US: Lake-Effect Snow and Snow Squalls Hit Michigan and Indiana 3

Snow showers and snow squalls moved across Michigan and Indiana as arctic air pushed into the Midwest, bringing gusty winds and sharply colder temperatures. In Michigan and parts of northern Indiana, lake-effect snow off the Great Lakes intensified snowfall at times, briefly reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions despite generally light accumulations.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 6

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video captures a family trapped at their house amidst severe flooding.

Japan delays N. Korean ship's departure

Japan delays N. Korean ship's departure

SOMA, Japan - The North Korean freighter Hwang Kum Sam is seen anchored at Soma port, Fukushima Prefecture, on Feb. 20. Japan barred the departure of the 2,705-ton ship from the port because of maintenance defects.

Japan delays N. Korean ship's departure

Japan delays N. Korean ship's departure

SOMA, Japan - The North Korean freighter Hwang Kum Sam is seen anchored at Soma port, Fukushima Prefecture, on Feb. 20. Japan barred the departure of the 2,705-ton ship from the port because of maintenance defects. (Kyodo)