Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding, with vehicles abandoned on a street in Sakura City as local residents help direct traffic.

UK: Six Homes Damaged in Stourbridge Fire, Residents Forced to Evacuate

On Thursday, a large-scale fire in Stourbridge spread to six homes, with six people assessed. The blaze, which broke out near a golf course on Racecourse Lane and grew to cover about 40 acres, forced local residents to evacuate.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 6

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 5

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 9

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 4

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 8

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 3

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 7

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 6

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing.

Colombia: Pereira Shrouded in Haze Following Magnitude 7.4 Quake

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows haze over Pereira following the earthquake.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 5

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 2

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows cracking on the walls of a building in Restrepo, Valle del Cauca.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 4

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. The first two clips show cracks in the walls after the earthquake, and the third clip shows a few objects that fell to the ground.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 2

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country.

China: Traffic Light Takes Direct Lightning Strike During Thunderstorm

A lightning strike hit a roadside utility pole and communication cables in Anping Village, Jiangxi Town, Nanning, Guangxi on August 5, producing a bright flash, sparks, and yellow smoke, and briefly knocking out a nearby traffic signal. Local authorities said the strike did not affect residents' daily lives.

China: Waterspout Spotted Over Songhua River in Heilongjiang

A dramatic waterspout formed over the Songhua River in Zhaoyuan County, Daqing, Heilongjiang on August 3, sending a towering column of water high into the sky. Local meteorological authorities said it caused no casualties or property damage.

China: Fallen Trees, Flooding Reported as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in Yuhuan

Typhoon Dolphin, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit China this year, made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 9, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. Fallen trees and severe flooding were reported in the area after landfall, while local rescue teams were mobilized.

US: Fast-Moving Storm Floods Roads in Treasure Island, Florida

A fast-moving thunderstorm brought heavy rain to Treasure Island, near St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 6, causing flash flooding on local roads.

China: Jellyfish-Like Mosquito Captured on Video in Guangdong

A video filmed in Guangdong, China, on July 8, 2025, showed a mosquito flying while wrapped in loose white fur shed by a black cat, giving the insect an odd, jellyfish-like look that amused local social media users.

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (2nd from L) speaks at an event in Hiroshima where local youth and experts discussed peacebuilding on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu in Hiroshima

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu (2nd from L) speaks at an event in Hiroshima where local youth and experts discussed peacebuilding on Aug. 6, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city.

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows firefighters watering a traditional thatched-roof house in the World Heritage-listed Gokayama hamlet in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on July 30, 2026. No one was injured in the fire, put under control about 50 minutes after the incident was reported to the local fire station.

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows firefighters watering a traditional thatched-roof house in the World Heritage-listed Gokayama hamlet in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on July 30, 2026. No one was injured in the fire, put under control about 50 minutes after the incident was reported to the local fire station.

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows firefighters watering a traditional thatched-roof house in the World Heritage-listed Gokayama hamlet in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on July 30, 2026. No one was injured in the fire, put under control about 50 minutes after the incident was reported to the local fire station.

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Firefighters water a traditional thatched-roof house in the World Heritage-listed Gokayama hamlet in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on July 30, 2026. No one was injured in the fire, put under control about 50 minutes after the incident was reported to the local fire station.

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Thatched-roof house catches fire in World Heritage-listed village

Firefighters water a traditional thatched-roof house in the World Heritage-listed Gokayama hamlet in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on July 30, 2026. No one was injured in the fire, put under control about 50 minutes after the incident was reported to the local fire station.

Taiwan's local elections in Nov.

Taiwan's local elections in Nov.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech at a convention of his Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei on July 19, 2026.

Taiwan's local elections in Nov.

Taiwan's local elections in Nov.

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party, delivers a speech at the party's convention in Taipei on July 25, 2026, attended by candidates for the November local elections.

Spain: Thermal Burst Tears Through Torrevieja as Red Heat Alert Issued in Alicante

A "thermal burst," a sudden gust of hot air and dust, tore through Torrevieja, Alicante on Thursday, July 23, as AEMET placed the southern region of the province under a red heat warning. Local authorities across the province closed municipal facilities, beaches, and outdoor spaces and suspended outdoor events as a precaution against the extreme heat.

Tenjin festival in Osaka

Tenjin festival in Osaka

Local children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual that opens the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

Tenjin festival in Osaka

Tenjin festival in Osaka

Local children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual that opens the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

Tenjin festival in Osaka

Tenjin festival in Osaka

Local children take part in the "hokonagashi" spear-floating ritual that opens the annual Tenjin festival in Osaka, western Japan, on July 24, 2026.

US: Tropical Storm Bertha Prompts Closure of Two Florida Panhandle State Parks

Tropical Storm Bertha prompted the closure of St. Andrews State Park and T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park in the Florida Panhandle. Gusty winds, rain, and rough surf also brought double red flags to area beaches and closed two local piers.

China: Dark Cloud Resembling Giant Dragon Sweeps Across Sky

A massive dark funnel cloud resembling a dragon appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, on July 20, 2026, stretching down from a stormy sky with its broad upper section appearing to rotate above the city. Strong winds swept across the ground as the cloud moved through the sky, and local meteorological authorities later confirmed it was a tornado, though its lower end never fully extended to the ground.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

People who gathered at a public viewing site in Rosario, Argentina, to cheer for local football hero Lionel Messi appear shocked following a 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final in the United States on July 19, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Thousands of people gather at a public viewing site in Rosario, Argentina, on July 19, 2026, to cheer for local football hero Lionel Messi in the World Cup final against Spain.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Thousands of people gather at a public viewing site in Rosario, Argentina, on July 19, 2026, to cheer for local football hero Lionel Messi in the World Cup final against Spain.

China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

China: Herders Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence

A horse became trapped in a wire fence on the grassland in Inner Mongolia, China on June 27, 2026, with two hooves tangled and unable to move. Local herders carefully loosened the wire and freed the horse, which limped back toward the grassland, looking back at its rescuers several times.

US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 12

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 13

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

Spain: Sentmenat Fire Forces Evacuations Amid Catalonia Blazes 2

Three major wildfires broke out simultaneously in Catalonia, Spain, on Monday, July 6, near Sentmenat, Anoia, and Artesa de Segre, straining local firefighters and prompting the government to call in Spain's Military Emergencies Unit for help. The Sentmenat fire, sparked by an excavator, burned about 90 hectares and forced evacuations and confinements in nearby towns.

China test-fires missile from nuclear sub

China test-fires missile from nuclear sub

Photo taken at a newsstand in Beijing on July 7, 2026, shows a local newspaper reporting on the Chinese military's test-firing the previous day of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a submarine toward the Pacific.

US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 11

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

US: Typhoon Bavi Leaves Extensive Damage in Guam, Marianas

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time with Category 5 force. Authorities in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands reported extensive damage, including fallen trees and downed power lines. No casualties had been reported as of writing.

US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 10

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.