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UAE: Smoke Seen Over Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port as Iran’s Strikes Spread Across Middle East

A large plumes of smoke were seen rising at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Port area on Sunday, March 1, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

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Canada: Iranian-Canadians Gather in Montreal After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

Thousands of Iranian-Canadians rallied in downtown Montreal to celebrate U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran, including reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The march, which stretched several hundred metres, featured dancing and chants for the end of the Islamic Republic. Protesters waved pre-revolutionary 'Lion and Sun' flags and carried posters of opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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US: Powerful Blizzard Continues to Batter Long Island, NY

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region.

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US: Powerful Blizzard Hits NYC, Travel Bans Issued Across Northeast

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region. This video was captured on the Manhattan side beneath the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge), along the East River, on Sunday night, February 22.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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Argentina: Thousands Join Pot-Banging Protests Against Milei’s Labor Reforms 2

A 24-hour general strike brought much of Argentina to a halt on Thursday, February 19, as unions protested President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reforms. Thousands joined "pot-banging" protests and blocked major roads, leading to widespread closures of schools, businesses, and transportation services.

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US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ellie Kam (bottom) and Danny O'Shea of the United States strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ellie Kam (R) and Danny O'Shea of the United States strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ellie Kam (bottom) and Danny O'Shea of the United States strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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US: Thousands of San Francisco Teachers Strike Over Pay and Benefits

Thousands of teachers rallied in San Francisco on Wednesday, February 11, the third day of a strike by about 6,000 educators over wages, health benefits and support for special needs students, leaving nearly 50,000 students out of class and 120 schools closed.

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US: Teachers’ Strike Continues in San Francisco as Schools Remain Closed

More than 1,000 San Francisco Unified School District teachers, including parents and students, rallied on Tuesday, February 10, on the second day of a teachers’ strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with the district. Following 11 months of failed contract negotiations, SFUSD announced that schools will remain closed for a third day on Wednesday.

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Spain: Overcrowding Forces Temporary Closure of Parla Train Station in Madrid

Madrid’s Cercanías railway closed Parla station on Monday morning, February 9, for safety reasons due to overcrowding, caused by a train drivers’ strike and works on the C-4 line that sharply reduced train frequencies. The station was shut between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with normal service expected to improve after C-4 works finish next week.

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China: Black Swan Chases Golden Retriever Out of Park Lake

On November 15, 2019, in Hainan, located in southern China, a video recorded an incident at a park lake. A golden retriever entered the water and began swimming. A black swan noticed the dog and swam toward it aggressively. The swan used its wings to strike the dog repeatedly. The dog was unable to resist and quickly swam back to shore to escape. The confrontation ended once the dog left the water.

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US: Hundreds of Texas High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE 3

Hundreds of students from several high schools walked out in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, February 2 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching to the Pflugerville Justice Center. They carried signs, chanted, and gathered for over an hour before dispersing as law enforcement arrived.

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US: Hundreds of Texas High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE 2

Hundreds of students from several high schools walked out in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, February 2 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching to the Pflugerville Justice Center. They carried signs, chanted, and gathered for over an hour before dispersing as law enforcement arrived.

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US: Hundreds of Texas High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE

Hundreds of students from several high schools walked out in Pflugerville, Texas on Monday, February 2 to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marching to the Pflugerville Justice Center. They carried signs, chanted, and gathered for over an hour before dispersing as law enforcement arrived.

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US: Thousands Gather in Washington D.C. for Annual March for Life Rally

Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life on Friday, January 23. Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the "Life is a Gift" themed rally.

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China: Cat Dominates Shiba Inu After Paw Provocation

On November 19, 2025, in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, a video captured a domestic standoff between a blue cat and a Shiba Inu. The two were lying on a blanket when the dog reached out with a paw, seemingly trying to provoke the cat. The hefty blue cat quickly retaliated, delivering a series of swift paw strikes. Clearly outmatched, the Shiba Inu let out a frustrated protest before giving up and lying back down. Victorious, the blue cat fixed its gaze on the dog, firmly asserting control over the situation.

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

A Palestinian inspects the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage Caused By An Israeli Strike - Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike that targeted a camp housing displaced people in Gaza City, on Jan. 9, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Farmers Block Roads in Catalonia Over EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

Farmers in Catalonia blocked major roads on Thursday, January 8 in protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Protest organizers said the blockades would continue at least until Monday, as similar tractor protests were also reported in Galicia and other regions.

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyiv Confirms Oreshnik Fired on Western Region Shows Missile Fragments

Handout Photo on Friday reportedly showing a Fragment of a Russian Oreshnik ballistic missile at an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. In detail: stabilization and guidance unit (basically the rocket's “brain”), engine parts, fragments of the orientation mechanism, and nozzles from the separation platform, etc. The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published images of debris believed to be from the latest-generation Orechnik missile, which was used last night to strike the Lviv region on the border with Poland. “The Kremlin attempted to destroy the region's vital systems,” the SBU said. Photo by Ukrainian Security Service via ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Tractors March Through Paris in Farmers’ Protest Over EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

French farmers brought tractors into central Paris and and blocked roads across the country on Thursday, January 8, to protest a proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal, gathering in front of the National Assembly under heavy police watch.

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Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn - NYC

This photo taken on January 7, 2026 shows the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, the United States. In an operation that unfolded swiftly on Saturday, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in a large-scale U.S. military strike in the dead of night, flown out of Venezuela, and put in custody in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn - NYC

This photo taken on January 7, 2026 shows the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, the United States. In an operation that unfolded swiftly on Saturday, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in a large-scale U.S. military strike in the dead of night, flown out of Venezuela, and put in custody in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn - NYC

This photo taken on January 7, 2026 shows the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, the United States. In an operation that unfolded swiftly on Saturday, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in a large-scale U.S. military strike in the dead of night, flown out of Venezuela, and put in custody in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn - NYC

This photo taken on January 7, 2026 shows the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, the United States. In an operation that unfolded swiftly on Saturday, Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized in a large-scale U.S. military strike in the dead of night, flown out of Venezuela, and put in custody in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Fengguo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Doctors' Strike - France

The French general practitioners' union, MG France, is calling on its members and all general practitioners to strike from January 5th to 15th and to demonstrate in Paris on January 10th, 2026. January 7th, 2026 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM