Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

Nigeria: Four Injured After Gas Tanker Collides With Fuel Tanker in Zaria

Four people were injured Monday morning, August 11, when an LPG tanker collided with an empty fuel tanker on the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. No fatalities were reported, and the crash cause is under investigation.

Arrivals - amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 Presented By Chopard DN

Arrivals - amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 Presented By Chopard DN

Sophia Schneiderhan and Michael Ballack attend the amfAR gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals - amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 Presented By Chopard DN

Arrivals - amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 Presented By Chopard DN

Sophia Schneiderhan and Michael Ballack attend the amfAR gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arrivals - amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 Presented By Chopard DN

Arrivals - amfAR Gala Cannes 2025 Presented By Chopard DN

Sophia Schneiderhan and Michael Ballack attend the amfAR gala Cannes 2025 presented by Chopard at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22, 2025 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Greer Fire Continues to Grow in Arizona, Destroys Structures, Prompts Evacuation

A wildfire has been raging in Greer, eastern Arizona, burning over 9,500 acres as of Thursday, May 15. The blaze prompted the evacuation of nearby residents and destroyed multiple structures.

US: New York City Sees First Measurable Snow On First Day Of Winter

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. In New York City, light snow began falling on Friday, marking the first measurable snow on Saturday, the first day of winter.

US: Evacuation Orders Issued As Airport Fire Grows Rapidly In Orange County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire dubbed the Airport fire, broke out in Trabuco Canyon in Orange County, Southern California. The blaze grew to burn about 2,000 acres on Monday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for nearby areas.

(SP)GERMANY-FRANKFURT-FOOTBALL-EURO 2024-GERMANY VS SWITZERLAND

(SP)GERMANY-FRANKFURT-FOOTBALL-EURO 2024-GERMANY VS SWITZERLAND

(240624) -- FRANKFURT, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Former German footballer Michael Ballack (L) is seen during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group A match between Germany and Switzerland in Frankfurt, Germany, June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 6

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 5

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 2

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 4

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Flooding To Texas Coast 3

Tropical Storm Alberto, which has formed over the western Gulf of Mexico, brought flooding across coastal areas of southern Texas on Wednesday, June 19.

US: Tornado Sirens Go Off In Little Rock, AR Amid Severe Storms

As severe storms moved through Arkansas with multiple tornado warnings on Thursday, March 14 more than 10,000 lost power. A tornado was confirmed near Hot Springs Village with damaged including downed power lines reported. This video shows when the tornado siren blared in Little Rock, AR on Thursday night.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack acknowledges fans after Germany was beaten 2-0 by Italy in a World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Italy defender Marco Materazzi (L) and Germany midfielder Michael Ballack battle for the ball during their World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (L), striker Miroslav Klose (R) and their teammates leave the field after being beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany coach Juergen Klismann (R) consoles midfielder Michael Ballack after their team was beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (R) sits on the pitch after his team was beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack reacts after his team was beaten 2-0 by Italy in their World Cup semifinal match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4.

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

Italy beat Germany 2-0, advance to World Cup final

DORTMUND, Germany - Italy defender Fabio Grosso (L) scores his side's first goal past Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (R) in the 119th minute of their World Cup semifinal soccer match at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 4. Italy won 2-0 to advance to the World Cup final.

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

BERLIN, Germany - Argentina defender Roberto Ayala (C, front) scores an opener at the 49th minute in their World Cup quarterfinal match at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on June 30. At center (back) is Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann. At left is Germany forward Miroslav Klose. At right is Germany midfielder Michael Ballack.

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

BERLIN, Germany - Argentina defender Juan Sorin (R) vies for the ball with Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (2nd from R) during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on June 30.

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

BERLIN, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack reacts after attempting a header during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany,on June 30.

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

BERLIN, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (L) attempts a header during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on June 30. At right is Argentina defender Fabricio Coloccini.

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

Argentina vs Germany in World Cup quarterfinal

BERLIN, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (back) and Argentina defender Gabriel Heinze (front) fight for the ball during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on June 30.

Germany beat 10-man Sweden 2-0 to advance to quarterfinals

Germany beat 10-man Sweden 2-0 to advance to quarterfinals

MUNICH, Germany - Germany skipper Michael Ballack (3rd from R) and his teammate Torsten Frings hug each other in celebration after their team beat Sweden 2-0 in their World Cup second-round knockout match against Sweden at Allianz Arena in Munich on June 24.

Ecuador vs. Germany in World Cup

Ecuador vs. Germany in World Cup

BERLIN, Germany - Germany's Michael Ballack (2nd from R) and other squad members celebrate after their victory over Ecuador in the World Cup Group A match at the Olympia Stadium in Berlin on June 20. Germany won 3-0 to advance to the second round of the World Cup.

Ecuador vs. Germany in World Cup

Ecuador vs. Germany in World Cup

BERLIN, Germany - Germany's Michael Ballack (R) passes the ball during the first half of the Group A match between Ecuador and Germany at the Olympia Stadium in Berlin on June 20.

Germany vs Poland

Germany vs Poland

DORTMUND, Germany - German midfielder Michael Ballack (R) vies for the ball with Poland midfielder Arkadiusz Radomski in the Group A match at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Dortmund on June 14.

Germany beat Poland 1-0 in Group A match in 2006 World Cup

Germany beat Poland 1-0 in Group A match in 2006 World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (R) congratulates Oliver Neuville on his injury-time winner in their Group A match against Poland in the 2006 World Cup finals in Dortmund, Germany, on June 14. At left is Germany forward Miroslav Klose.

Germany beat Poland 1-0 in Group A match in 2006 World Cup

Germany beat Poland 1-0 in Group A match in 2006 World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack celebrates after his team beat Poland 1-0 in a Group A match in the 2006 World Cup finals in Dortmund, Germany, on June 14.

Ballack celebrates Lahm

Ballack celebrates Lahm

MUNICH, Germany - Michael Ballack (L) near the bench celebrates Philipp Lahm (R) who scored the first goal against Costa Rica in the first half of their World Cup first-round Group A match on June 9. At center is Costa Rica goalkeeper Jose Porras.

Japan hold World Cup hosts Germany to 2-2 draw

Japan hold World Cup hosts Germany to 2-2 draw

LEVERKUSEN, Germany - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (C) and Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (R) congratulate each other at the end of their friendly match at BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, on May 30. Japan and Germany drew 2-2 in their penultimate warm-up for the 2006 World Cup finals.

Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

Brazil beat Germany in Confeds semifinal

NUREMBERG, Germany - German skipper Michael Ballack converts his penalty three minutes into stoppage time to make it 2-2 at halftime the Confederations Cup semifinal against Brazil in Nuremberg on June 25. Brazil beat Germany 3-2 to get a place in the final.

(16)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

(16)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - German striker Miroslav Klose (2nd from R) celebrates with Michael Ballack after scoring the team's third goal during the second half of a friendly at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16. Germany beat Japan 3-0.

(12)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

(12)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - German midfielder Michael Ballack (C) scores his team's second goal during the second half of a friendly at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16.

(21)S. Korea vs Germany

(21)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany coach Rudi Voeller (L) embraces midfielder Michael Ballack who scored the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(20)S. Korea vs Germany

(20)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - The winning goal from Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (C) in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(16)S. Korea vs Germany

(16)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean fans in shock after Germany midfielder Michael Ballack drove in the opening goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(14)S. Korea vs Germany

(14)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (13) picks up a loose ball from South Korea goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae (L) and drives in the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(18)S. Korea vs Germany

(18)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (13) surrounded by teammates after driving in the opening goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(13)S. Korea vs Germany

(13)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (L) picks up a loose ball from South Korea goalkeeper Lee Woon Jae and drives in the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(10)S. Korea vs Germany

(10)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack jubilant aftger driving in the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(9)S. Korea vs Germany

(9)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack jubilant aftger driving in the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(8)S. Korea vs Germany

(8)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (R) drives in the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(11)S. Korea vs Germany

(11)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack celebrates aftger driving in the winning goal in the 75th minute in the World Cup semifinal against South Korea at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 25. Germany won the match 1-0 and will face Brazil or Turkey in the final at Yokohama, Japan on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

(2)S. Korea vs Germany

(2)S. Korea vs Germany

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (L) tackles South Korea forward Lee Chun Soo during the first half of their World Cup semifinal on June 25 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. (World Cup 2002)

(1)Germany players practice in Seoul

(1)Germany players practice in Seoul

SEOUL, South Korea - Germany midfielder Michael Ballack (L, front) and teammates practice at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 24 ahead of their World Cup semifinal against South Korea. (World Cup 2002)