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World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

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US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

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Spain: Tenerife Activates Island Emergency Plan Amid Storm Claudia

In response to the arrival of Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, Tenerife activated its Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) on Wednesday, November 12. The island is currently under an orange alert for adverse weather. As precautionary measures, the government has closed schools for the afternoon and restricted access to Teide National Park and all hiking trails.

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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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UK: Protesters Gather Outside Glasgow Hampden Park Ahead Of Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifier Versus Israel

Protesters gathered outside Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow on Friday, May 31, ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier match between Scotland and Israel to protest against Israel's military operation in Gaza.

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Spain: Fire Erupts At Zonzamas Environmental Complex In Arrecife

A large fire erupted at Vertedero Zonzamas, a landfill in Arrecife, Lanzarote, on Monday, May 27. The Government of the Canary Islands activated the Territorial Emergency Plan of Civil Protection (PLATECA) in an alert phase.

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UK: Pro-Palestine Protest In Glasgow Ahead Of World Athletics Indoor Championships

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Glasgow on Tuesday, February 27, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which will start on March 1, protesting against the participation of Israeli athletes.

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Emergency service workers work on extinguishing the forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergencies of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Hydroplanes work on extinguishing the forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Hydroplanes work on extinguishing the forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Firefighters work on extinguishing the forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Rabbits evacuated by the fire, on August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Several people look at the fire, August 19, 2023, in La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has been complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of weather conditions, so that the direction of the Emergency Plan Infoca has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, others are expected in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

A seaplane works to extinguish the fire, on August 19, 2023, in La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening of weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in the towns of La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, and others are planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Hydroplanes work on extinguishing the forest fire, August 19, 2023, in La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenerife Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

An agent of the Guardia Civil warns a neighbor of the evacuation of the municipality because of the fire, on August 19, 2023, in La Victoria de Acentejo, Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain). The situation of the forest fire that started on the night of August 15 in the mountain of Arafo, on the island of Tenerife, has become more complicated in the northern area of during the last hours due to the worsening weather conditions, so that the Emergency Management of the Infoca Plan has been forced to order new evacuations in the towns of La Orotava, La Matanza, La Victoria de Acentejo, with others planned in El Sauzal, Santa Ursula and Tacoronte. The fire, although normalized, is still uncontrolled and has affected 5,000 hectares with a perimeter of 50 kilometers. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire forces thousands evacuated on Spanish island

STORY: Wildfire forces thousands evacuated on Spanish island DATELINE: July 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wildfire on La Palma STORYLINE: A wildfire on the Spanish island of La Palma has blazed around 4,500 hectares of land, making thousands of people evacuated, local emergency services said on Saturday. The fire, which broke out early morning on Saturday, has burnt the area close to the municipality of Puntagorda on the northwest region of the Canary Islands, where homes and farms are located amid pine trees, scrub and crops. The Canary Islands' President Fernando Clavijo said that over 2,000 people had been evacuated till evening and the wind at a speed of over 60 kms an hour is expected to fan the flames. The Canary Islands regional government has put its Civil Protection Emergency Plan for Forest Fires into operation, but the fire is spreading fast. Puntagorda Major Vicente Rodriguez said, "It is going to be very complicated." A