Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

SYDNEY, Australia - Australia issued stamps commemorating swimming sensation Ian Thorpe, who smashed his own world record to win gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle on Sept. 16. The 17-year-old world champion clocked 3 minutes, 40.59 seconds to slice 0.74 second off the world mark he set at the Australian Olympic trials in May. Thorpe returned to the pool later in the day to swim the anchor leg as Australia won the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay in a new world record of 3:13.67, edging out the U.S. team by just 0.19 second.

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

Australia issues stamps commemorating Thorpe's gold medal

SYDNEY, Australia - Australia issued stamps commemorating swimming sensation Ian Thorpe, who smashed his own world record to win gold in the men's 400-meter freestyle on Sept. 16. The 17-year-old world champion clocked 3 minutes, 40.59 seconds to slice 0.74 second off the world mark he set at the Australian Olympic trials in May. Thorpe returned to the pool later in the day to swim the anchor leg as Australia won the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay in a new world record of 3:13.67, edging out the U.S. team by just 0.19 second.