Hong Kong: Dozens Killed as Fire Rips Through High-Rise Towers in Tai Po

A massive fire engulfed multiple towers of Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, killing dozens of people with hundreds missing. Thick smoke and flames forced evacuations as firefighters tackled the blaze from ladder trucks, with some fire staff injured. The 31-storey residential complex, undergoing extensive renovation with bamboo scaffolding, suffered debris falling from buildings. Roads were closed and emergency services scrambled to the scene.

Canada: Fire Rips Through Edmonton Apartment, Displacing 22 Residents

A large fire ripped through an apartment building in west Edmonton's Canora neighborhood on Wednesday, October 29, displacing 22 residents and pets. The blaze, which began inside a wall and spread to the attic, was declared under control on Thursday morning, though the building was gutted and no injuries were reported.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 7

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 6

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said. This video, recorded the next morning, shows the aftermath of the tornado in Ermont.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 5

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 4

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 3

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 2

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

China: Sudden Whirlwind Rips Through Night Stall in Nanning, Guangxi

A sudden whirlwind ripped through a barbecue stall in Nanning, Guangxi, on August 17. The violent wind sent tables, chairs, and the entire canopy flying while panicked residents scrambled to escape.

ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

An LAPD officer rips a protester’s sign from her hands during an anti-ICE protest in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on June 8, 2025. The protest was in response to ICE raids that began on June 7. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chile: Powerful Tornado Rips Through Southern City of Puerto Varas, Damages Buildings 2

A powerful tornado struck the city of Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon, May 25, damaging several buildings in downtown and surrounding areas. The video shows a room with its window shattered into pieces following the tornado's passage.

Chile: Powerful Tornado Rips Through Southern City of Puerto Varas, Damages Buildings

A powerful tornado struck the city of Puerto Varas in southern Chile on the afternoon of Sunday, May 25, damaging several buildings in the downtown area and nearby neighborhoods.

Turkey: Deadly Fire Rips Through Ski Resort Hotel In Bolu Province

At least 10 people were killed and 32 were injured after a fire broke out at the Grand Kartal hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya in Bolu province, northwestern Turkey, on early Tuesday, January 21. The cause of the fire in under investigation.

Indonesia: Fire Rips Through Populated Residential Area In Central Jakarta

A fire erupted in a densely populated area in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, December 10. Around 100 houses were destroyed by the fire, according to reports.

South Africa: Possible Tornado Rips Through Randfontein, Gauteng

A possible tornado struck Randfontein, West Rand, Gauteng, on Wednesday, November 27, causing extensive damage to infrastructure. This video was filmed in Rietvallei, Krugersdorp, a few kilometers east of Randfontein.

Canada: Fire Rips Through Building Under Construction Causing Power Outage In Vancouver

A large fire ripped through a six-story apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighborhood on Tuesday, August 6. The fire spread to a number of surrounding homes, forcing some residents out of their homes. It also caused a crane collapse which pulled down power lines and led to power outages.

US: Tornado Rips Through Northern Texas, Leaving Multiple Dead And Trail Of Destruction

A series of powerful storms swept over the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day weekend, leaving multiple deaths and a wide trail of destruction. Seven deaths were reported in Cooke County, Texas, near the Oklahoma border after a tornado ripped through a rural area near a mobile home park on Saturday. This video was filmed on Monday, showing damage in Gainesville.

Colombia: One Dead After Explosion Rips Through Gunpowder Factory In Soacha

A massive column of smoke could be seen in Soacha, Colombia after an explosion ripped through a gunpowder and fireworks factory on Wednesday, May 22. Due to the incident, one person was killed and dozens were injured.

US: Tornado Rips Through Slidell, Louisiana Leaving Significant Damage 2

Severe storms slammed the U.S. South, from Texas to Florida, on Wednesday, April 10, bringing tornadoes and flooding. One of the tornadoes hit Slidell, Louisiana, and caused significant damage and numerous injuries.

US: Tornado Rips Through Slidell, Louisiana Leaving Significant Damage

Severe storms slammed the U.S. South, from Texas to Florida, on Wednesday, April 10, bringing tornadoes and flooding. One of the tornadoes hit Slidell, Louisiana, and caused significant damage and numerous injuries.

Spain: 4 Dead As Fire Rips Through Residential Buildings In Valencia

A large fire ripped through residential buildings in the Campanar neighborhood in western Valencia on Thursday, February 22 killing at least 4, injuring 14. According to reports, 19 people are still missing.

Thousands evacuated as wildfire rips through Spain's Tenerife

STORY: Thousands evacuated as wildfire rips through Spain's Tenerife DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the people being evacuated in Tenerife, Canary Islands STORYLINE: Around 3,000 people have been evacuated from their homes on the Spanish island of Tenerife due to a raging wildfire, the Canary Islands' regional government said on Thursday. Unseasonal hot weather plus strong winds has reignited a wildfire that originally began on Aug. 15. The blaze has already burned around 12,273 hectares of land, in the worst wildfire ever to hit the Canary Islands, which are located off the northwest coast of Africa. Around 12,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in and around Santa Ursula and La Orotava in the northeast of the island. The fire was brought under control by firefighters on Sept. 11, but had not been fully extinguished. Temperatures of over 30 degrees centigrade (well above average for October), coupled with stro

U.S.-manipulated G7 rips world apart, creates tension

STORY: U.S.-manipulated G7 rips world apart, creates tension DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:19 LOCATION: HIROSHIMA, Japan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the G7 Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 4. various of protesters in Hiroshima's Funairi Daiichi Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CODY URBAN, Member of a U.S. anti-war civic group STORYLINE: At the Group of Seven (G7) Summit starting in Japan's western city of Hiroshima Friday, the U.S.-led clique is again hyping up their so-called "law and order," whereas some political observers consider it a scheme to play small-clique politics and dictate to the rest of the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation "This G7 summit in Hiroshima, the aim is not to solve the problems. On the contrary, they want to escalate current tensions. It will bring mor

At least 30 dead after migrant ship rips apart near Italy's shores

STORY: At least 30 dead after migrant ship rips apart near Italy's shores DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the coast (courtesy of Vigili del Fuoco) 2. various of investigation (courtesy of Vigili del Fuoco) STORYLINE: At least 30 migrants died early Sunday when their boat ripped apart off the coast of Italy, Italian media reports said. Italian state radio reports said the exact death count was still uncertain as of mid-morning local time Sunday as most of the dead bodies washed up on or near the shores of Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort town in the southern Italian region of Calabria. At least three dead bodies were recovered at sea, authorities said. Italian news agency ANSA said 33 people have died in this accident, including many children and women. Vigili del Fuoco, Italy's national fire and rescue brigades, said searches were ongoing via boat, jet ski and helicopter. They also reported pulling around 40 survivors out of the s

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

TOKYO, Japan - Passengers crowd the departure lounge of Tokyo's Haneda airport as flight services remain disrupted by Typhoon Fitow which ripped through the Tokyo metropolitan area and its vicinity early on Sept. 7. The season's No. 9 typhoon left one person dead and several others missing.

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

TOKYO, Japan - Commuters wait at JR Tokyo Station for resumption of train services disrupted by Typhoon Fitow which ripped through the Tokyo metropolitan area and its vicinity early on Sept. 7. The season's No. 9 typhoon left one person dead and several others missing.

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

TOKYO, Japan - Passengers crowd the platform at JR Tokyo Station as train services remain disrupted by Typhoon Fitow which ripped through the Tokyo metropolitan area and its vicinity early on Sept. 7. The season's No. 9 typhoon left one person dead and several others missing.

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

Typhoon rips through Tokyo metropolitan area

TOKYO, Japan - People put sandbags along the embankment of the swollen Tama River in Tokyo as Typhoon Fitow ripped through the metropolitan area and its vicinity early on Sept. 7. The season's No. 9 typhoon left one person dead and several others missing.

Mariners lose to Hanshin in exhibition play

Mariners lose to Hanshin in exhibition play

TOKYO, Japan - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners rips a single down the left-field line in the first inning of an exhibition game against the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome on March 25, 2012. The Tigers won 5-1.

Cards' big win ties NLCS

Cards' big win ties NLCS

MILWAUKEE, United States - Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals rips a two-run homer in the first inning in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 10, 2011. Pujols went 4-for-5 with 5 RBIs in a 12-3 victory for St. Louis. The best-of-seven league championship series is tied at one game apiece.

Indians' Fukudome vs. Mariners

Indians' Fukudome vs. Mariners

CLEVELAND, United States - Cleveland Indians center fielder Kosuke Fukudome rips a homer, his first as an Indian, in the second inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 23, 2011. Fukudome went 2-for-5 with an RBI in a 12-7 loss.

Hakuho beats Kyokutenho at Nagoya meet

Hakuho beats Kyokutenho at Nagoya meet

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) rips through countryman Kyokutenho, deploying a devastating overarm throw to dispatch the No. 3 maegashira just seconds into the match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, central Japan, on July 17, 2010.

Red Sox fell 7-6 to the Angels

Red Sox fell 7-6 to the Angels

BOSTON, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero rips a game-deciding, two-out two-run single in the ninth inning in the game against the Boston red Sox in the division series of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 11 at Fenway Park. The Angels won 7-6 in the come-from-behind victory, reaching its first ALCS since 2005.

Seguignol rips 3-run homer, Darvish burns Dragons in Game 1

Seguignol rips 3-run homer, Darvish burns Dragons in Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Fernando Seguignol rips a three-run homer in the first inning, powering the defending champions Nippon Ham Fighters to a 3-1 win over the Chunichi Dragons behind Yu Darvish's virtually untouchable complete-game performance in Game 1 of the Japan Series at Sapporo Dome.

(3)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

(3)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

TOKYO, Japan - Policemen cordon off the street near a building in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district Sept. 1. A powerful blast ripped through a mahjong game parlor on the third floor and an adult shop on the fourth floor of the four-story building early Sept. 1, killing at least 44 people and injuring three.

(1)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

(1)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters attempt to reach the shattered windows of a four-story building in Tokyo's Kabukicho district where a powerful explosion ripped through a mahjong game parlor and an adult entertainment shop early Sept. 1, killing at least 44 people and injuring three.

(4)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

(4)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Kabukicho entertainment in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. The arrow indicates the four-story building where a powerful blast ripped through the third and fourth floors early Sept. 1, killing at least 44 people and injuring three.

(2)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

(2)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

TOKYO, Japan - Firefighters try to rescue an injured person from a building in Tokyo's Kabukicho district where a powerful explosion ripped through a mahjong game parlor and an adult entertainment shop early Sept. 1, killing at least 44 people and injuring three.

Kiyohara drills 2nd of 3 homers in Yomiuri romp

Kiyohara drills 2nd of 3 homers in Yomiuri romp

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuhiro Kiyohara rips a three-run homer, the second of his three home runs on June 9, in the fourth inning of the Yomiuri Giants' 15-10 drubbing of the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome.

Nakamura rips double down the line against Italy

Nakamura rips double down the line against Italy

SYDNEY, Australia - Norihiro Nakamura of the Kintetsu Buffaloes rips a double down the left-field foul line at Baseball Center Blacktown to drive in two runs on Sept. 20 as Japan won its third straight Olympic preliminary game 6-1 against Italy.

Seguignol rips 3-run homer, Darvish burns Dragons in Game 1

Seguignol rips 3-run homer, Darvish burns Dragons in Game 1

SAPPORO, Japan - Fernando Seguignol rips a three-run homer in the first inning, powering the defending champions Nippon Ham Fighters to a 3-1 win over the Chunichi Dragons behind Yu Darvish's virtually untouchable complete-game performance in Game 1 of the Japan Series at Sapporo Dome. (Kyodo)

(3)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

(3)Midnight blast rips Tokyo building, killing 44

TOKYO, Japan - Policemen cordon off the street near a building in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district Sept. 1. A powerful blast ripped through a mahjong game parlor on the third floor and an adult shop on the fourth floor of the four-story building early Sept. 1, killing at least 44 people and injuring three.

Blast rips Kabukicho building, 34 seriously injured

Blast rips Kabukicho building, 34 seriously injured

An explosion and fire ripped through a third-floor mahjong parlor in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district in the early hours Saturday and at least 34 people were injured seriously, authorities said.

Blast rips Kabukicho building, 34 seriously injured

Blast rips Kabukicho building, 34 seriously injured

An explosion and fire ripped through a third-floor mahjong parlor in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district in the early hours Saturday and at least 34 people were injured seriously, authorities said.

Blast rips Kabukicho building, 34 seriously injured

Blast rips Kabukicho building, 34 seriously injured

An explosion and fire ripped through a third-floor mahjong parlor in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment district in the early hours Saturday and at least 34 people were injured seriously, authorities said.

Nishikori advances to 3rd round of Shanghai Masters

Nishikori advances to 3rd round of Shanghai Masters

Japan's Kei Nishikori rips a forehand against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on Oct. 14, 2015. Nishikori won 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 to secure a place in the third round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Typhoon Nangka rips through western Japan

Typhoon Nangka rips through western Japan

A road is flooded in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, in western Japan on July 17, 2015, due to heavy rain brought by Typhoon Nangka. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ozuna's clutch double lifts Marlins past Cubs

Ozuna's clutch double lifts Marlins past Cubs

Marcell Ozuna rips a three-run double in the fifth inning of the Miami Marlins' 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Marlins Park on June 2, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo