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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Portugal is bracing for a second powerful storm less than a week after Storm Kristin killed six people and caused widespread destruction. Authorities warned on Tuesday, February 3, of potential urban flooding, flash floods, landslides, and coastal accidents between Tuesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 5 as Storm Leonardo moves across the mainland.

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Spain: Storm Ingrid Brings Hurricane-Force Winds and Snow, Red Warnings Issued

The devastating effects of Storm Ingrid linger this Monday, January 26 across Spain, following a weekend of rare red warnings issued for both the mainland and the Canary Islands. The northern coast remains under high alert as the maritime storm continues to batter Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country. Authorities maintain red alerts in these four autonomous communities due to 'extraordinary' coastal hazards, characterized by massive swells and hurricane-force gusts.

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China Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman

Peng Qing'en, spokesman for mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office, holds a press conference in Beijing on Nov. 26, 2025.

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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.

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Japan: Typhoon Brings Strong Winds to Ogasawara Islands

Typhoon Krosa brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to the Ogasawara Islands, located approximately 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Japan (Tokyo), on Monday, July 28, as it approached the archipelago. Krosa is forecast to come closest to the islands on Tuesday.

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FRANCE, HAUTE CORSE (2B) MERIDIONALE FERRY LINKING THE ISLAND TO THE MAINLAND Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Passenger ferry Leiger

01.04.2025, Rohuküla. Passenger ferry Leiger that operates between the mainland and Hiiumaa. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Passenger ferry Leiger

01.04.2025, Rohuküla. Passenger ferry Leiger that operates between the mainland and Hiiumaa. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Passenger ferry Leiger

01.04.2025, Rohuküla. Passenger ferry Leiger that operates between the mainland and Hiiumaa. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Passenger ferry Leiger

01.04.2025, Rohuküla. Passenger ferry Leiger that operates between the mainland and Hiiumaa. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 3

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 2

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 2

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

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US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys

A brush fire has burned thousands of acres of land in South Miami-Dade, leading to the closure of the roads connecting the Florida Keys and the mainland. The fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon on the mainland side of Card Sound Road, which remained closed on Wednesday. U.S. 1 was also closed temporarily on Tuesday due to the smoky conditions but reopened later that night.

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Estonia's electricity system is ready for desynchronization

05.02.2025, Tallinn. Estonia's electricity system is ready for Saturday's disconnection from the Russian power grid and Sunday's synchronization with mainland Europe, Elering executives said. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Estonia's electricity system is ready for desynchronization

05.02.2025, Tallinn. Estonia's electricity system is ready for Saturday's disconnection from the Russian power grid and Sunday's synchronization with mainland Europe, Elering executives said. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2024 - Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa attends Jay Chou's "Carnival" World Tour concert in Taiwan city, Taipei province, China, December 8, 2024.

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Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2024 - Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling attends Jay Chou's "Carnival" World Tour concert in Taiwan city, Taipei province, China, December 8, 2024.

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Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2024 - Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa attends Jay Chou's "Carnival" World Tour concert in Taiwan city, Taipei province, China, December 8, 2024.

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Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2024 - Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa attends Jay Chou's "Carnival" World Tour concert in Taiwan city, Taipei province, China, December 8, 2024.

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Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa

TAIPEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 8, 2024 - Japanese actor Yamashita Tomohisa attends Jay Chou's "Carnival" World Tour concert in Taiwan city, Taipei province, China, December 8, 2024.

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