UK: Swatch Shuts UK Stores as Royal Pop Launch Triggers Fights and Police Response

Long lines formed outside Swatch stores across the world ahead of launch of the Royal Pop, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet on Saturday, May 16. Swatch closed stores across the UK after massive queues formed outside branches over the launch, with fights and disturbances breaking out and police called to the scene, prompting the company to cite safety concerns for customers and staff.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

US: Audience Boo As Clintons Arrive At Capital One Arena For Presidential Parade

Booing was heard in the audience as former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took their seats at Capital One Arena, where an indoor presidential parade was held after Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S. President on Monday, January 20.

Boris Storm Aftermath - Poland

Boris Storm Aftermath - Poland

Very difficult flood situation in southwestern Poland on September 15, 2024. Several towns are flooded. Firefighters and soldiers are helping residents evacuate. Storm Boris has caused rivers to burst banks in southern and southwest regions of Poland. At least two people drowned. Photo by Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 8

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.

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

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.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 2

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.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 3

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.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 4

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.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 5

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.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 6

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.

Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 7

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.