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Canada: Heavy Snow and High Winds Slam Newfoundland and Labrador

A winter storm bringing heavy snow and strong winds swept across Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday, December 3, leading to widespread school closures, minor road accidents, and power outages.

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Canada: Bomb Cyclone Pounds Newfoundland With Heavy Winds and Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” hit Newfoundland with 120+ km/h winds, heavy rain, and widespread snow, causing coastal flooding, power outages for thousands, and major travel disruptions. Evacuations were reported in southern Avalon as waves topped 9 meters.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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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.

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Tony Wakeham After Election Win In Stephenville - Canada

Tony Wakeham After Election Win In Stephenville - Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador premier-designate Tony Wakeham speaks at a Progressive Conservative campaign party on election day in Stephenville, N.L., on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Photo by Jessica Stapleton/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tony Wakeham After Election Win In Stephenville - Canada

Tony Wakeham After Election Win In Stephenville - Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador premier-designate Tony Wakeham is shown during a television interview at a Progressive Conservative campaign party on election day in Stephenville, N.L., on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Photo by Jessica Stapleton/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tony Wakeham After Election Win In Stephenville - Canada

Tony Wakeham After Election Win In Stephenville - Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador premier-designate Tony Wakeham speaks at a Progressive Conservative campaign party on election day in Stephenville, N.L., on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Photo by Jessica Stapleton/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Wildfire Near Thomas Pond, Newfoundland Burns 200 Hectares, Prompts Evacuations 3

A wildfire at Paddy's Pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is burning about 200 hectares. Evacuation orders affect the industrial area, with alerts for parts of Paradise and Conception Bay South. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid smoke and poor visibility.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Thomas Pond, Newfoundland Burns 200 Hectares, Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire at Paddy's Pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is burning about 200 hectares. Evacuation orders affect the industrial area, with alerts for parts of Paradise and Conception Bay South. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid smoke and poor visibility.

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Canada: Wildfire Near Thomas Pond, Newfoundland Burns 200 Hectares, Prompts Evacuations 2

A wildfire at Paddy's Pond in St. John’s, Newfoundland, is burning about 200 hectares. Evacuation orders affect the industrial area, with alerts for parts of Paradise and Conception Bay South. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze amid smoke and poor visibility.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Canada: Smoke from Wildfires Blankets Skies in Newfoundland and Labrador 2

As wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, smoke from the blazes created hazy skies in Newfoundland and Labrador on May 5. So far, the fires have scorched more than two million hectares (4.9 million acres), forcing over 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey holds a news conference as his wife Allison looks on in St.John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Furey announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey talks to media after a news conference in St.John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 where he announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey holds a news conference as his wife Allison looks on in St.John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Furey announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey talks to media after a news conference in St.John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 where he announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey prepares to embrace his father, George, a longtime member and former speaker of the Senate in St.John's on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The premier held an unanticipated news conference where he announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey prepares to embrace his father, George, a longtime member and former speaker of the Senate in St.John's on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. The premier held an unanticipated news conference where he announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey greets family members, wife Allison and children Maggie, Rachel and Mark after he announced his resignation as premier in St.John's, Tuesday on February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey announces his resignation as premier as family members, wife Allison and children Maggie, Rachel and Mark look on in St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey holds a news conference as his wife Allison looks on in St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Furey announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey announces his resignation as premier as family members, wife Allison and children Maggie, Rachel and Mark look on in St.John's, Tuesday on February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey talks to media after a news conference in St. John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 where he announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey announces his resignation as premier as family members, wife Allison and children Maggie, Rachel and Mark look on in St.John's, Tuesday on February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey embraces his daughter Rachel as son Mark looks on following a news conference in St.John's, Tuesday, Feb.25, where he announced his resignation as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Premier Andrew Furey Resigns in St. Johns

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey holds a news conference in St.John's, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 where he announced his resignation as premier. February 25, 2025. Photo by Paul Daly/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Winter Storm Dumps Snow, Creates Snow Wall In Corner Brook, New Foundland

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to parts of Newfoundland on Friday, February 14, continuing through Saturday. This video shows a snow wall right outside a basement door in the Curling neighborhood of Corner Brook on the west coast of the island of Newfoundland.

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Canada: Heavy Snow Hits Eastern Newfoundland, Prompting School Closures And Flight Delays 4

The first blizzard of the year hit Eastern Newfoundland on Monday, February 10, prompting a blizzard warning for the Avalon Peninsula. In St. John's, due to the severe weather, city facilities and schools were closed, and several flights were delayed or cancelled.

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Canada: Blizzard Hits Eastern Newfoundland, Prompting School Closures And Flight Delays 3

The first blizzard of the year hit Eastern Newfoundland on Monday, February 10, prompting a blizzard warning for the Avalon Peninsula. In St. John's, due to the severe weather, city facilities and schools were closed, and several flights were delayed or cancelled.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day Celebrations

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watches as an unknown First World War Newfoundland and Labrador soldier is interned at the National War Memorial in St. John's on Monday, July 1, 2024. Photo by Paul Daly/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day Celebrations

Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (left to right), Major General Paul Peyton, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann attend the wreath laying as an unknown First World War Newfoundland and Labrador soldier is interned at the National War Memorial in St. John's on Monday, July 1, 2024. Photo by Paul Daly/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day Celebrations

Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (left to right), Major General Paul Peyton and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann place a wreath as an unknown First World War Newfoundland and Labrador soldier is interred at the National War Memorial in St. John's on Monday, July 1, 2024. Photo by Paul Daly/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Canada: Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow To Avalon Peninsula, NL

A massive winter storm brought heavy snow to Newfoundland. Much of the Avalon Peninsula, including schools and public transportation, closed on Friday, March 8, and many facilities remained closed on Saturday.

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