Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 is awarded to Joel Mokyr, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, Philippe Aghion, Collège de France and INSEAD, Paris, France, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and Peter Howitt, Brown University, Providence RI, USA. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025, is presented during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday 13 October 2025. Left to rigth: Professor John Hassler, Chairman of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, Hans Ellegren, Permanent Secretary of the Academy of Sciences and Professor Kerstin Enflo, Member of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 is awarded to Joel Mokyr, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, Philippe Aghion, Collège de France and INSEAD, Paris, France, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and Peter Howitt, Brown University, Providence RI, USA. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025, is presented during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday 13 October 2025. Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 is awarded to Joel Mokyr, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, Philippe Aghion, Collège de France and INSEAD, Paris, France, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and Peter Howitt, Brown University, Providence RI, USA. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025, is presented during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday 13 October 2025. Left to rigth: Professor John Hassler, Chairman of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, Hans Ellegren, Permanent Secretary of the Academy of Sciences and Professor Kerstin Enflo, Member of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 is awarded to Joel Mokyr, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, Philippe Aghion, Collège de France and INSEAD, Paris, France, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and Peter Howitt, Brown University, Providence RI, USA. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025, is presented during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday 13 October 2025. Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

NOBEL PRIZE ECONOMICS 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT

The Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 is awarded to Joel Mokyr, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA, Philippe Aghion, Collège de France and INSEAD, Paris, France, The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK and Peter Howitt, Brown University, Providence RI, USA. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025, is presented during a press conference at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday 13 October 2025. Left to rigth: Professor John Hassler, Chairman of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, Hans Ellegren, Permanent Secretary of the Academy of Sciences and Professor Kerstin Enflo, Member of the Committee for the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.Photo: Anders Wiklund / TT / Code 10040

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Former UK PM David Cameron makes shock comeback as Sunak reshuffles cabinet

STORY: Former UK PM David Cameron makes shock comeback as Sunak reshuffles cabinet SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of views of former British Prime Minister David Cameron 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science 4. various of views of former British Prime Minister David Cameron 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent "In a major reshuffle in Downing Street, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday appointed former Prime Minister David Cameron as Britain's new foreign secretary. Cameron succeeds James Cleverly, who has replaced Suella Braverman as the new home secretar

(SUMMER DAVOS) CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(SUMMER DAVOS) CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(230629) -- TIANJIN, June 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jin Keyu (2nd R), professor of economics at London School of Economics and Political Science, speaks at a session themed "Entrepreneurship in a Fast-Changing Economy" during the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(SUMMER DAVOS)CHINA-TIANJIN-SUMMER DAVOS-SESSION (CN)

(230627) -- TIANJIN, June 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jin Keyu, professor of economics at London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom, speaks during a session themed "Horizon Scan: China Future Trends" of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, north China, June 27, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

UK expected to avoid recession in 2023: chancellor

STORY: UK expected to avoid recession in 2023: chancellor DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIUZHI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of streets in London 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEREMY HUNT, Chancellor of the Exchequer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEVE NOLAN, Lecturer in Economics at Liverpool Business School STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIUZHI, Xinhua correspondent "The UK government on Wednesday unveiled its Spring Budget, trying to speed up its struggling economy. New policies include childcare reforms, tax cuts for businesses, and measures to ease the cost-of-living burden for households." The United Kingdom (UK) will avoid a technical recession this year and the inflation will fall to 2.9 percent by the end of 2023, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEREMY HUNT, Chancellor of the Exchequer "Today the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecast that because of chang

Suu Kyi in Britain

Suu Kyi in Britain

LONDON, Britain - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) takes part in a debate at the London School of Economics in the British capital on June 19, 2012.

New British PM to face economic challenges, political chaos

STORY: New British PM to face economic challenges, political chaos DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of landmark of London 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RISHI SUNAK 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAIN BEGG, Political expert at London School of Economics and Political Science 4. various of street views of London 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOLYON, Local resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ARMYN, Local resident STORYLINE: Rishi Sunak, Britain's former chancellor of the exchequer, has won the ruling Conservative Party's leadership contest. He replaces Liz Truss as the prime minister, the third this year, at a time of economic challenges and political turbulence. In his first public address on Monday as the leader of the governing Conservative Party and soon-to-be prime minister, Sunak admitted that Britain is facing "a profound economic challenge." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RISHI SUNAK "There is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge. We now need sta

UK PM Truss resigns, new leader expected next week

STORY: UK PM Truss resigns, new leader expected next week DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIZ TRUSS, UK Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WILLIAM DEVINE, London resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): IVAN FILBY, London resident 6. various of London STORYLINE: United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday after 45 days in office, becoming the shortest-serving prime minister in the country's history. STANDUP (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent "Liz Truss, the prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK), resigned on Thursday. With only a little over six weeks in office, she became the shortest-serving prime minister in UK history. In a statement made in front of 10 Downing Street, she said there will be a leadership election 'to be completed within the n

U.S. Fed's rate hikes lead to currency devaluation, inflation worldwide

STORY: U.S. Fed's rate hikes lead to currency devaluation, inflation worldwide DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. Federal Reserve and U.S. dollar related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MORRISON, Associate professor, London School of Economics and Political Science 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former investment banker at Wall Street 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT TUFAN, Analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted the third consecutive three-quarter-point rate hike as it continued to ramp up its fight against surging inflation. Experts have warned of various negative impacts of the rate hikes on the global economy, including currency devaluation and high inflation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MORRISON, Associate professor, London School of Economics and Political Science "Will there be negative effects in the global economy by these rises in intere

Scholars warn negative effects of U.S. interest rate hikes on global economy

STORY: Scholars warn negative effects of U.S. interest rate hikes on global economy DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES MORRISON, Associate professor, London School of Economics and Political Science 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ENVER ERKAN, Chief economist at Istanbul's Tera Securities 4. various of Türkiye 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): KAYA ARDIC, Scholar, Piri Reis University, Türkiye STORYLINE: The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday enacted the third consecutive three-quarter-point rate hike, as it continues to ramp up its fight against surging inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed's policy-setting body, decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 3 to 3.25 percent. The Fed's latest action came after it raised the benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a point (75 basis points) at both its June and July meetings, marking the boldest move in d

"Relative calm" in British caretaker gov't amid Tory leader race: expert

STORY: "Relative calm" in British caretaker gov't amid Tory leader race: expert DATELINE: July 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of LondonSOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STUART WILKS-HEEG, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool STORYLINE: A political expert has told Xinhua in an interview that, as more candidates have announced their leadership bids to replace Boris Johnson as Britain's new prime minister, a period of "relative calm" is expected in the British caretaker government. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAIN BEGG, Professor, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) "What's really going to happen is that there will be a period of relative calm in British politics, during which will be a caretaker government taking over, rather than doing anything imagin

British Conservatives suffer losses in local elections amid "Partygate," inflation

STORY: British Conservatives suffer losses in local elections amid "Partygate," inflation DATELINE: May 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMA, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Local Resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OLIVER COOPER, Leader of Camden Conservatives 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): STUART WILKS-HEEG, Political Expert at the University of Liverpool 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LAIN BEGG, Expert at the London School of Economics and Political Science STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent "British ruling Conservative Party has lost some traditional strongholds in local government elections. It is seen as a litmus test for the popularity of Prime Minister Boris Johnson amid the 'Partygate' scandal and surging inflation, but experts say no opposition parties have made sufficient gains to change the tide of British politics." The elections held on Thursday decided

JEFFREY FRANKS, IAIN BEGG

JEFFREY FRANKS, IAIN BEGG

International Monetary Fond director for Europe Jeffrey Franks (left) and Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow at the European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science speak during the two-day international meeting Next100 in Prague, Czech Republic, November 14, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

JEFFREY FRANKS, IAIN BEGG

JEFFREY FRANKS, IAIN BEGG

International Monetary Fond director for Europe Jeffrey Franks (left) and Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow at the European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science speak during the two-day international meeting Next100 in Prague, Czech Republic, November 14, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)

JEFFREY FRANKS, IAIN BEGG

JEFFREY FRANKS, IAIN BEGG

International Monetary Fond director for Europe Jeffrey Franks (left) and Iain Begg, Professorial Research Fellow at the European Institute, London School of Economics and Political Science speak during the two-day international meeting Next100 in Prague, Czech Republic, November 14, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michal Kamaryt)