New Zealand: Major Fire Tears Through Former Boat Factory in Glendene, Auckland

A major fire broke out at a vacant warehouse on Culperry Road in Glendene, West Auckland, on Tuesday, April 28, sending thick black smoke over the city. More than 14 fire crews responded, containing the blaze by around 10:40am. The building, a former boat factory, was declared a total loss.

Spain: New Railway Accident, Passenger Train Collides with Construction Crane in Murcia

The Spanish rail network experienced another accident on Thursday, January 22—the fourth in less than a week—though this incident resulted in fewer casualties than recent tragedies. The collision occurred when a tow truck crane intruded into the safety clearance of a narrow-gauge FEVE train on the Cartagena-Los Nietos route in Murcia. At the time, the train was carrying 16 passengers; at least six individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering Shareholders’ Meeting - Paris

Kering board chairman Francois-Henri Pinault and Kering newly appointed chief executive Luca De Meo during the group shareholders' meeting, at Kering headquarters in Paris, on September 9, 2025. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

Festiv4L Signe Renault Day3

Festiv4L Signe Renault Day3

Luca De Meo PDG of Renault attends the Festiv4L Signe Renault at Chalet des Iles on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festiv4L Signe Renault Day3

Festiv4L Signe Renault Day3

Luca De Meo PDG of Renault and Arnaud Belloni Renault Global CMO & Chief Branding Officer for All Brands attend the Festiv4L Signe Renault at Chalet des Iles on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festiv4L Signe Renault Day3

Festiv4L Signe Renault Day3

Luca De Meo PDG of Renault and Arnaud Belloni Renault Global CMO & Chief Branding Officer for All Brands attend the Festiv4L Signe Renault at Chalet des Iles on June 23, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech - Day 1 - Paris

Vivatech 2025. Luca de Meo CEO Renault. Paris, France on June 11, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM