Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds 2

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 9

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 8

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 6

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 7

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 3

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 2

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 5

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 4

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

Malta: Storm Harry Batters Islands with Severe Flooding and Destructive Winds

Storm Harry battered the Maltese Islands with winds exceeding 100 kilometers per hour, causing widespread flooding and over 300 emergency incidents. The severe weather forced the closure of schools and businesses on Tuesday, January 20, suspended ferry and mail services, and led to the diversion of several international flights.

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

A relative of one of the passengers on the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva attends to the media at the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment at around 7.45 p.m. on Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying some 300 people and travelling on the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of Adamuz station (Córdoba), which caused the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

The mayoress of Huelva, Pilar Miranda (c), with relatives of the passengers on the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying some 300 people and travelling on the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of Adamuz station (Córdoba), which caused the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Relatives of the passengers of the train from Puerta de Atocha to Huelva come to the Huelva train station. On 19 January 2026, in Huelva (Andalusia, Spain).The death toll has risen to 21, as confirmed to Europa Press by sources familiar with the emergency services, following the derailment recorded at around 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of an Iryo 6189 train carrying 300 people and covering the Málaga-Puerta de Atocha route, which occurred on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Córdoba), causing the vehicle to invade the adjacent track. In addition, at least 25 people have been injured, according to the Servicio de Emergencias 112 Andalucía on its social networks, consulted by Europa Press.[][] Photo by Clara Carrasco/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Francis L Donovan Confirmation Hearing

Lieutenant General Francis L Donovan, United States Marine Corps, testifies before the US Senate Committee on Armed Services on his nomination to be to be general and Commander, United States Southern Command, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, January 16, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Major Rail Disruption After Fire Breaks Out Near Tracks of Peckham Station

Around 15 firefighters tackled a track fire between Queen’s Road Peckham and South Bermondsey on Tuesday night, January 13. While a small section of the track was destroyed, no injuries were reported and the Peckham Station was safely evacuated. The incident caused major disruption to London Overground and Southern services, though normal service has since resumed.

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Women sift through the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Al-Katiba area and Street 5 of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, on October 12, 2025, following Israel’s gradual withdrawal nearly five months after a major military operation. Large parts of the city remain in ruins, with homes flattened and infrastructure devastated, as residents search for belongings amid severe shortages of aid and basic services. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Residents walk through the widespread destruction in the Al-Katiba area and Street 5 of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, on October 12, 2025, following Israel’s gradual withdrawal nearly five months after a major military operation. Large parts of the city lie in ruins, with homes flattened and infrastructure devastated, as residents return to search for belongings amid severe shortages of aid and basic services. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Residents walk through the widespread destruction in the Al-Katiba area and Street 5 of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, on October 12, 2025, following Israel’s gradual withdrawal nearly five months after a major military operation. Large parts of the city lie in ruins, with homes flattened and infrastructure devastated, as residents return to search for belongings amid severe shortages of aid and basic services. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Return to The Ruins of Khan Yunis - Palestine

Residents walk through the widespread destruction in the Al-Katiba area and Street 5 of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza, on October 12, 2025, following Israel’s gradual withdrawal nearly five months after a major military operation. Large parts of the city lie in ruins, with homes flattened and infrastructure devastated, as residents return to search for belongings amid severe shortages of aid and basic services. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Fishing boats are docked to shelter from the wind in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, September 23, 2025. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A fisherman sails a fishing boat into a branch of a river to shelter from the wind in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, September 23, 2025. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A fisherman fixates a fishing boat in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, September 23, 2025. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM