US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 6

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

US: Large Hail Pelts Kerrville, Texas

Kerrville, Texas experienced large hail on Sunday evening, March 23, as strong storms swept through the city and surrounding areas.

US: Heavy Snowfall And Icy Conditions Grip New England Amid Widespread Storm

A widespread storm swept across the Northeast, bringing heavy snowfall and icy conditions to parts of New England on Sunday, February 16. This video shows heavy snow falling in Hinesburg, Vermont.

South Korea: People Protest Outside Parliament, Calling For President Yoon’s Resignation

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeo declared martial law late on Tuesday, December 3, accusing the opposition of anti-national activities. However, he lifted the order early Wednesday after the National Assembly passed a resolution calling for its removal. After the emergency order was lifted, protesters gathered around the parliament in Yeouido, calling for Yoon's resignation.

France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

Communities in de-occupied and frontline areas receive vegetable seeds for spring sowing season

Communities in de-occupied and frontline areas receive vegetable seeds for spring sowing season

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Director of USAID Office of Economic Growth Kim Kim Yee attends the event to transfer more than 10 tons of vegetable seeds to more than 200 thousand households in frontline and de-occupied communities under the USAID Agricultural and Rural Development Program (AGRO), Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.

Communities in de-occupied and frontline areas receive vegetable seeds for spring sowing season

Communities in de-occupied and frontline areas receive vegetable seeds for spring sowing season

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - MARCH 12, 2024 - Director of USAID Office of Economic Growth Kim Kim Yee attends the event to transfer more than 10 tons of vegetable seeds to more than 200 thousand households in frontline and de-occupied communities under the USAID Agricultural and Rural Development Program (AGRO), Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 5

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-DIVING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-DIVING (CN)

(231001) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Chen Yiwen/Chang Yani of China (C), silver medalists Ng Yan Yee/Nur Dhabitah Sabri of Malaysia (L) and bronze medalists Park Hareum/Kim Suji of South Korea attend the awarding ceremony for Women's Synchronised 3m Springboard of Diving at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Xia Yifang)