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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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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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