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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

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US: Damaging Tornado Touches Down In Mount Vernon, Indiana 2

A tornado touched down in Mount Vernon, southern Indiana, on Tuesday, July 9. It caused severe damage to homes and buildings, derailed a freight train, and damaged gas lines and power lines.

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Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 2

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

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Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

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Mexico: Intense Hail And Flooding Hit Saltillo, Coahuila

Heavy rain with hail hit Coahuila state's Saltillo on Thursday afternoon, April 18, during a severe thunderstorm. Traffic along Venustiano Carranza Boulevard, one of the main roads in Saltillo, was hampered due to flooding. Hail fell north of the city, but there were no reports of damage.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) dribbles the ball as he is challenged by the Netherlands' Nigel de Jong in the first half of a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) dribbles the ball in the first half of a World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. The Netherlands' Nigel de Jong (6) is also pictured. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final.

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain striker Pedro (front) controls the ball against the Netherlands, with Dutch midfielders Mark Van Bommel (2nd from bottom) behind him and Nigel De Jong (3rd from bottom) at the back, during the first half of the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title.

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Netherlands midfielder De Jong

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong takes control during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Slovakia at Durban Stadium in Durban, on June 28, 2010.

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Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong (R) tries to shake off Brazil striker Robinho in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals.

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Netherlands beat Slovakia at World Cup 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - Slovakia midfielder Miroslav Stoch (L) reacts near Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong after failing to score in the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 28, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and cruised into the quarterfinals.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Yuki Abe (R) competes for the ball with Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong (8) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010.

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (18) competes for the ball with Dutch midfielders Mark Van Bommel (L), Rafael Van Der Vaart (23) and Nigel De Jong (R) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010.

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Japan vs Netherlands in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) runs with the ball past Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong during the first half of their World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010.

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Netherlands beat Denmark at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (L) takes on Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong during the first half of a World Cup match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on June 14, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-0.

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Netherlands gear up for World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands midfielders Nigel De Jong (L) and Rafael Van Der Vaart practice during a workout of the country's World Cup national team in Johannesburg on June 8, 2010.

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Netherlands midfielder De Jong

DURBAN, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong takes control during a World Cup quarterfinal match against Slovakia at Durban Stadium in Durban, on June 28, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Netherlands defeat Brazil 2-1

PORT ELIZAZETH, South Africa - Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong (R) tries to shake off Brazil striker Robinho in the first half of a World Cup quarterfinal at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, on July 2, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and advanced to the semifinals. (Kyodo)

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Spain beat Netherlands to win World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Spain striker Pedro (front) controls the ball against the Netherlands, with Dutch midfielders Mark Van Bommel (2nd from bottom) behind him and Nigel De Jong (3rd from bottom) at the back, during the first half of the World Cup final at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 11, 2010. Spain won 1-0 to claim their first title. (Kyodo)

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Netherlands gear up for World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Netherlands midfielders Nigel De Jong (L) and Rafael Van Der Vaart practice during a workout of the country's World Cup national team in Johannesburg on June 8, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Netherlands beat Slovakia at World Cup 2nd round

DURBAN, South Africa - Slovakia midfielder Miroslav Stoch (L) reacts near Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong after failing to score in the second half of a World Cup second-round match at Durban Stadium in South Africa on June 28, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-1 and cruised into the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Yuki Abe (R) competes for the ball with Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong (8) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Netherlands at World Cup

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (18) competes for the ball with Dutch midfielders Mark Van Bommel (L), Rafael Van Der Vaart (23) and Nigel De Jong (R) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group E match between Japan and the Netherlands at Durban Stadium on June 19, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Netherlands in World Cup Group E match

DURBAN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) runs with the ball past Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong during the first half of their World Cup Group E match at Durban Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on June 19, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Netherlands beat Denmark at World Cup

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner (L) takes on Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong during the first half of a World Cup match at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on June 14, 2010. The Netherlands won 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Argentina down Dutch in shootout to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) dribbles the ball as he is challenged by the Netherlands' Nigel de Jong in the first half of a World Cup semifinal at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 9, 2014. Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after a tense 0-0 draw to reach the final. (Kyodo)