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.

French Open Vips at the Village LZ

French Open Vips at the Village LZ

Michael Chang take a pose at Roland Garros for the French open on June 7, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Open Vips at the Village LZ

French Open Vips at the Village LZ

Michael Chang and Stan Smith take a pose at Roland Garros for the French open on June 7, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Open Vips at the Village LZ

French Open Vips at the Village LZ

Michael Chang take a pose at Roland Garros for the French open on June 7, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/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.

Taiwan: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Dawushan Egg Farm in Pingtung

A massive fire erupted at the Dawushan Egg Farm in Sinpi Township, Pingtung, on Wednesday, March 12. The flames spread rapidly, sending a plume of smoke into the sky. Parts of the henhouse were destroyed, significantly impacting egg production for the next six months.

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.

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-400M-MEN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-400M-MEN

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Matthew Hudson-Smith of Britain, Michael Norman of the United States, Samuel Ogazi of Nigeria (from L to R) compete during the men's 400m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Chang)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-400M-MEN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-400M-MEN

(240806) -- PARIS, Aug. 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Matthew Hudson-Smith of Britain, Michael Norman of the United States, Samuel Ogazi of Nigeria (from L to R) compete during the men's 400m semi-final of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 6, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Chang)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-400M-MEN

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS-400M-MEN

(240804) -- PARIS, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Michael Norman of the United States competes during the men's 400m round 1 of Athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Chang)

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.

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Coach Michael Chang (L) gives advice to Japan's Japan's Kei Nishikori during practice on Jan. 18, 2015, in Melbourne, Australia, for the Australian Open Tennis Championships. Fifth-seed Nishikori will play against Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19.

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japan's Kei Nishikori practices serving in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 18, 2015, a day before the Australian Open Tennis Championships begin, while his coach Michael Chang looks on from behind. Fifth-seed Nishikori will face Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round.

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

MELBOURNE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan practices for the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 17, 2015, with his coach Michael Chang looking on behind him. Fifth seed Nishikori will face Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19.

Japanese, U.S. tennis stars play charity match

Japanese, U.S. tennis stars play charity match

TOKYO, Japan - Current and past Japanese and U.S. tennis stars play a doubles game at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Nov. 22, 2014, as part of a charity event to support reconstruction work in the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku ravaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. (From L) Michael Chang, Andrei Agassi, Kei Nishikori and Shuzo Matsuoka.

Nishikori marks homecoming with Japan Open title win

Nishikori marks homecoming with Japan Open title win

TOKYO, Japan - Michael Chang (C), an American coach of Japan's Kei Nishikori, applauds at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum on Oct. 5, 2014, after Nishikori beat Milos Raonic of Canada in the Japan Open Tennis Championships final.

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) hits a serve during a practice session in New York on Sept. 7, 2014, ahead of the U.S. Open men's singles final, as his coaches Michael Chang (L) and Dante Bottini look on. Nishikori, who became the first man from Asia to reach a Grand Slam singles final, will play Marin Cilic of Croatia the following day.

Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

Nishikori defends U.S. Indoor title

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) is pictured with Michael Chang (R) and Dante Bottini of his coaching team after winning the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships for the second straight year, his fourth career ATP title, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 16, 2014. Nishikori defeated Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 6-4, 7-6 in the final.

Hewitt whips Chang to cruise into Japan Open q'finals

Hewitt whips Chang to cruise into Japan Open q'finals

TOKYO, Japan - World No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt (L) shakes hands with former French Open champion Michael Chang at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct. 2 after defeating Chang 6-2, 6-2 to ease into the quarterfinals of the Japan Open.

Suzuki beats Chang, advances to q'finals

Suzuki beats Chang, advances to q'finals

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Takao Suzuki upsets sixth-seeded Michael Chang of the United States in straight sets to become the first Japanese male player in 13 years to advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Oct. 4.

West 32nd (2007)

West 32nd (2007)

Jane Kim, John Cho, Jun Sung Kim & Elena Chang Characters: Suki Kim,John Kim,Mike Juhn & Miyun Film: West 32nd (2007) Director: Michael Kang 28 April 2007 Date: 28 April 2007

Breath; Soom (2007)

Breath; Soom (2007)

Ji-A Park & Chen Chang Characters: Yeon & Jang Jin Film: Breath; Soom (2007) Director: Michael Winterbottom 29 April 2007 Date: 29 April 2007

Breath; Soom (2007)

Breath; Soom (2007)

Ji-A Park & Chen Chang Characters: Yeon & Jang Jin Film: Breath; Soom (2007) Director: Michael Winterbottom 29 April 2007 Date: 29 April 2007

Total Recall 2070 (1999)

Total Recall 2070 (1999)

Judith Krant & Michael Easton Characters: Olan Chang & David Hume Film: Total Recall 2070 (TV-Serie) Usa/Can/De 1999, 05 January 1999 Date: 05 January 1999

Lost Horizon (1973)

Lost Horizon (1973)

John Gielgud, Peter Finch, Michael York & George Kennedy Characters: Chang,Richard Conway,George Conway & Sam Cornelius Film: Lost Horizon (USA 1973) Director: Charles Jarrott 14 March 1973 Date: 14 March 1973

Gambit - film (1966)

Gambit - film (1966)

Michael Caine, Shirley Maclaine & Herbert Lom Characters: Harry Tristan Dean,Nicole Chang & Ahmad Shahbandar Film: Gambit (USA 1966) Director: Ronald Neame 16 December 1966 Date: 16-Dec-66

Gambit - film (1966)

Gambit - film (1966)

Shirley Maclaine & Michael Caine Characters: Nicole Chang & Harry Tristan Dean Film: Gambit (USA 1966) Director: Ronald Neame 16 December 1966 Date: 16-Dec-66

Gambit - film (1966)

Gambit - film (1966)

Michael Caine & Shirley Maclaine Characters: Harry Tristan Dean & Nicole Chang Film: Gambit (USA 1966) Director: Ronald Neame 16 December 1966 Date: 16-Dec-66

Gambit - film (1966)

Gambit - film (1966)

Shirley Maclaine & Michael Caine Characters: Nicole Chang & Harry Tristan Dean Film: Gambit (USA 1966) Director: Ronald Neame 16 December 1966 Date: 16-Dec-66

Nishikori practices ahead of Miami Open Tennis

Nishikori practices ahead of Miami Open Tennis

Japan's Kei Nishikori (R) talks with coach Michael Chang (L) after a practice session in Miami, the United States, on March 25, 2015, ahead of competing in the Miami Open Tennis tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori ready for Memphis Open

Nishikori ready for Memphis Open

Kei Nishikori (R) of Japan practices with his coach Michael Chang on Feb. 9, 2015, prior to the Memphis Open in Memphis, the United States. Nishikori is the top seed and aiming for a third consecutive title at the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori gearing up for q'final vs Djokovic

Nishikori gearing up for q'final vs Djokovic

Kei Nishikori hits a serve during practice in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2016, with coaches Dante Bottini (L) and Michael Chang looking on from behind. Nishikori will take on world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of Australian Open the following day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori ready to face Kohlschreiber in Aussie Open 1st round

Nishikori ready to face Kohlschreiber in Aussie Open 1st round

Kei Nishikori of Japan practices serving in Melbourne on Jan. 17, 2016, a day before he faces 34th-ranked German Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Australian Open tennis tournament, as his coach Michael Chang watches behind him. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori seeded 7th for Australian Open

Nishikori seeded 7th for Australian Open

Kei Nishikori of Japan practices in Melbourne on Jan. 14, 2016, for the Australian Open tennis tournament scheduled to start on Jan. 18 as his coach Michael Chang looks on. Nishikori is seeded seventh at the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori, Chang play charity tennis for 2011 disaster in Japan

Nishikori, Chang play charity tennis for 2011 disaster in Japan

Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori (L) and his coach Michael Chang play doubles in a charity match at Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum on Nov. 28, 2015, held to help fund reconstruction in Japan's northeastern region, ravaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori practices ahead of Miami Open Tennis

Nishikori practices ahead of Miami Open Tennis

Japan's Kei Nishikori (R) talks with coach Michael Chang (L) after a practice session in Miami, the United States, on March 25, 2015, ahead of competing in the Miami Open Tennis tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Chang, disciple Nishikori in Memphis

Chang, disciple Nishikori in Memphis

Former American professional tennis player Michael Chang (L), wearing the ring presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, poses for photos with Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori whom he coaches, in Memphis, Tennessee, on Feb. 10, 2015. Chang, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008, received the commemorative ring the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori ready for Memphis Open

Nishikori ready for Memphis Open

Kei Nishikori (R) of Japan practices with his coach Michael Chang on Feb. 9, 2015, prior to the Memphis Open in Memphis, the United States. Nishikori is the top seed and aiming for a third consecutive title at the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nishikori, Sharapova take part in event in Russia

Nishikori, Sharapova take part in event in Russia

(From R) Japan's Kei Nishikori, Russia's Maria Sharapova and Nishikori's coach Michael Chang pose for photos at a tennis event, which took place on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on May 18, 2015, prior to the 2015 French Open from May 24. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Coach Michael Chang (L) gives advice to Japan's Japan's Kei Nishikori during practice on Jan. 18, 2015, in Melbourne, Australia, for the Australian Open Tennis Championships. Fifth-seed Nishikori will play against Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19. (Kyodo)

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

Japan's Nishikori ready for Australian Open tennis

MELBOURNE, Australia - Kei Nishikori of Japan practices for the Australian Open Tennis Championships in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 17, 2015, with his coach Michael Chang looking on behind him. Fifth seed Nishikori will face Nicolas Almagro of Spain in the first round of the tournament starting on Jan. 19. (Kyodo)

Japanese, U.S. tennis stars play charity match

Japanese, U.S. tennis stars play charity match

TOKYO, Japan - Current and past Japanese and U.S. tennis stars play a doubles game at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Nov. 22, 2014, as part of a charity event to support reconstruction work in the northeastern Japan region of Tohoku ravaged by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster. (From L) Michael Chang, Andrei Agassi, Kei Nishikori and Shuzo Matsuoka. (Kyodo)

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

Nishikori gets ready for U.S. Open final

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Kei Nishikori (C) hits a serve during a practice session in New York on Sept. 7, 2014, ahead of the U.S. Open men's singles final, as his coaches Michael Chang (L) and Dante Bottini look on. Nishikori, who became the first man from Asia to reach a Grand Slam singles final, will play Marin Cilic of Croatia the following day. (Kyodo)