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Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City 2

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

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UK: Apartment Fire in Battersea Forces 50 Residents to Evacuate, Three Hospitalized

A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 10-story residential building on Charlotte Despard Avenue in Battersea, London, on Monday evening, May 11. Around 50 residents were evacuated, and three people were hospitalized. Some 60 firefighters responded to the blaze, which destroyed a four-room apartment. The cause is under investigation.

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Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region 2

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

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Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

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Mexico: Thousands of ARMYs Gather Outside Stadium for BTS Arirang World Tour

South Korean boy band BTS performed three sold-out concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City on May 7, 9, and 10, as part of their ongoing Arirang World Tour. Thousands of fans without tickets gathered outside the stadium, creating a massive celebration in the surrounding streets to mark the group's return.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Lash Enterprise, Louisiana

A powerful storm swept through Enterprise, Louisiana, on the evening of Sunday, May 10, bringing strong winds and heavy, driving rain to the area.

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Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

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Russia: Severe May Blizzard Disrupts Transport Across Yamalo-Nenets Region

A severe blizzard struck the southern Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region on Sunday, May 10, with sub-zero temperatures and strong winds, which Governor Dmitry Artyukhov described as anomalous for May. Several highway sections were blocked, airports and public transport were disrupted across multiple districts including Noyabrsk, Muravlenko, Gubkinsky, and Purovsky.

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US: Massive Fire Breaks Out at HF Sinclair Refinery in West Tulsa

A fire broke out at the HF Sinclair refinery in west Tulsa on Monday, May 11, sending large flames and thick black smoke into the air. The blaze was brought under control, and the cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured remained unclear at the time of reporting.

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US: Funnel Cloud Spotted in Russell, Arkansas

A funnel cloud was spotted in Russell, Arkansas on Sunday, May 10.

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Turkey: Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Arrives in Marmaris After Israeli Interception

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, on Sunday, May 10, after being intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete on April 29. The 38-vessel convoy, which departed Barcelona on April 15 carrying nearly 300 activists, was forced to dock for technical maintenance and resupply. Entry procedures and forensic examinations are underway for returning activists, while Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the interception. Officials say the flotilla plans to set sail again on Wednesday to resume its mission of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki 2

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

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France: Orange Alert Storm Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Parts of Occitanie

Orange alerts were issued for seven of the thirteen departments in France's Occitanie region on Sunday, May 10, as violent thunderstorms swept across the foothills, bringing heavy rainfall, lightning, gusty winds, and hail.

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Japan: Three Hospitalized After Suspected Spray Incident on JR Tokaido Line in Kawasaki

Three people, including a child, were taken to hospital after emergency report of something being sprayed inside a JR Tokaido Line train traveling through Kawasaki City on Sunday, May 10. No toxic substances were found, though some passengers reported smelling something resembling pepper.

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US: Spectacular Mammatus Clouds Spotted Over Texas Amid Severe Storm Threat

Spectacular mammatus clouds were reported outside Brownwood, Texas on Sunday, May 10, as a severe thunderstorm watch with tennis ball-sized hail and tornado threats swept across central Texas.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued as Cold Front Sweeps Central Texas

A cold front moved through central Texas on Sunday, May 10, bringing heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds as a severe thunderstorm watch was issued for the region.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms With Intense Hail Hit Central Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph and intense hail moved across central Oklahoma on Friday, May 8, prompting multiple National Weather Service warnings.

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US: Several Tornadoes Including EF3 Tear Through Mississippi, Leaving Trail of Damage 2

Several tornadoes, including an EF3, ripped through Mississippi on Wednesday, May 6, spawned by supercell thunderstorms and triggering a tornado emergency. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed that 17 people were injured and more than 300 homes were damaged across several counties, with no deaths reported. This video shows the damaged area in Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, which was flattened by the tornadoes.

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Japan: Anti-Globalization Protesters Demand WHO Withdrawal Outside Ministry of Health 2

Protesters gathered outside the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Tokyo on Friday, May 8, calling for Japan's withdrawal from the WHO and opposition to globalism. The demonstration drew prominent speakers and former lawmakers.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Sending Ash 3,500 Meters Into Sky 2

Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Friday, May 8, sending ash plumes rising 3,500 metres above the crater. Residents in southeastern areas including Kagoshima city were warned to brace for ashfall, with winds carrying the plume in that direction. This video shows volcanic ash covering the streets of nearby areas.

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Spain: Widespread Storms Trigger Weather Alerts Across Multiple Regions

Yellow alerts for rain and storms were issued across multiple regions, including Aragón, Andalucía, Cataluña, Cantabria, and the Valencian Community on Thursday, May 7.

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South Africa: Violent Storm Sends Ocean Foam Surging Into Victoria Bay

Violent storms battered Victoria Bay near George in South Africa's Western Cape on May 6, sending thick sea foam surging inland and flooding beachfront properties, though no major structural damage was reported.

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Canada: Another Grey Whale Spotted in Vancouver’s English Bay, Drawing Large Crowds

A whale was spotted in English Bay, Vancouver, on Thursday, drawing large crowds to the shoreline. It remains unclear whether the animal is the same grey whale that made headlines earlier this week after colliding with a jet ski near Stanley Park. That whale was last seen Tuesday, swimming out to sea and reported to be unharmed.

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Mexico: At Least Five Dead in Shopping Mall Fire in Los Mochis

At least five people were killed and nearly 40 injured when a fire broke out Thursday afternoon at Plaza Fiesta Las Palmas mall in Los Mochis, Sinaloa. The blaze, which may have started in a restaurant kitchen, spread rapidly through the building. Authorities are investigating the cause.

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Spain: Severe Storms Flood Alicante Province, Prompting Dozens of Emergency Responses

Intense rainfall caused flooding across Alicante Thursday evening, May 7. Roads were blocked, vehicles were rescued from floodwater, and firefighters responded to dozens of callouts. No injuries were reported.

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Indonesia: Mount Dukono Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 11 Kilometers High

Mount Dukono erupted Friday morning, May 8 at 07:41 local time, sending an ash column some 11,087 meters above sea level and drifting northward. It was the volcano's seventh eruption in a week. Indonesia's volcanology authority PVMBG has kept the volcano at Activity Level II (Alert), warning residents and visitors to stay at least 4 kilometers from the Malupang Warirang Crater.

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Spain: Waterspout Forms Off Murcia Coast Near La Manga del Mar Menor

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of La Manga del Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain, on the morning of Thursday, May 7, amid increased atmospheric instability in the southeastern Iberian Peninsula.

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Japan: Bears Spotted Near Residential Areas as Spring Temperatures Rise

As spring temperatures rose, bears in Japan emerged from hibernation and ventured closer to human settlements in search of food, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay alert. This video was captured at "Inori no Sato Aizumura", a religious and tourist site in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, on Thursday, May 7.

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US: Cold Front Sweeps Through Tallahassee, Triggering Tornado Warning

A tornado warning was issued for Tallahassee on Thursday, May 7, as a cold front swept through the area, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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US: Man Spends Days Atop Washington Bridge in Iran War Protest

A man was arrested after spending nearly six days atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., in protest against the war in Iran and the use of artificial intelligence in warfare. The demonstrator had climbed the bridge on May 1 and descended on the morning of May 6 with assistance from firefighters. He was charged with unlawful entry and failure to obey police orders.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Alabama, Prompting Tornado Warnings 2

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Alabama on Wednesday, May 6 as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moved through the region. Forecasters warned of golf-ball-sized hail, damaging winds and flying debris. A broader tornado watch remained in effect for most of the state through Wednesday night.

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US: Spring Snowstorm Sweeps Across Colorado, Bringing Snow From Mountains to Denver 5

A spring snowstorm swept across Colorado on Tuesday, May 5, bringing rain and snow from the mountains to the Denver metro area.

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US: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Northern Colorado

A spring storm hitting Northern Colorado from May 4 to 6 brought exceptional snowfall across the region. The heaviest accumulation was seen in the mountains north of Denver, where snowfall near Rocky Mountain National Park reached up to 28 inches.

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Italy: Pussy Riot, FEMEN Storm Venice Biennale in Anti-Russia Protest

Around 50 activists from Pussy Riot and FEMEN stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, during its opening preview marking Russia's first return to the prestigious art fair since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wearing pink balaclavas and setting off colored smoke flares, protesters chanted for over 30 minutes. Italian police blocked entry to the pavilion, which temporarily closed its doors. The group dispersed without confrontation.

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US: Heavy Snowfall Blankets Northern Colorado 2

A spring storm hitting Northern Colorado from May 4 to 6 brought exceptional snowfall across the region. The heaviest accumulation was seen in the mountains north of Denver, where snowfall near Rocky Mountain National Park reached up to 28 inches.

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US: Kilauea Volcano’s 46th Eruptive Episode Begins, Prompting Ashfall Advisory

The 46th eruptive episode of Kīlauea volcano began on Tuesday, May 5, at 8:17 a.m., according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. The National Weather Service issued an Ashfall Advisory for parts of Hawaii Island, with tephra and fist-sized clasts fallout reported.

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US: Spring Snowstorm Sweeps Across Colorado, Bringing Snow From Mountains to Denver 4

A spring snowstorm swept across Colorado on Tuesday, May 5, bringing rain and snow from the mountains to the Denver metro area.

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US: Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near White House, Bystander Wounded

Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed man near the White House on Monday, May 4 after he fired at officers. A 15-year-old bystander was grazed but sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The episode began around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of 15th Street Southwest and Independence Avenue, when officers approached the man, who then fled on foot and fired at them. President Trump was inside the White House and was not in danger. No law enforcement officers were injured. The shooting came just over a week after a separate armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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US: Broadway’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre Closes Indefinitely After Electrical Fire

A fire broke out at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City on Monday, May 4, forcing the iconic venue to close indefinitely. The blaze started around 10 a.m. in the electrical room between the fourth and fifth floors of the century-old building. Firefighters extinguished the fire but reported substantial damage to the fourth floor. One firefighter sustained minor injuries. The Department of Buildings issued a full vacate order to the theater.

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US: Spring Snowstorm Sweeps Across Colorado, Bringing Snow From Mountains to Denver 3

A spring snowstorm swept across Colorado on Tuesday, May 5, bringing rain and snow from the mountains to the Denver metro area.

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US: Hail and Strong Storms Strike Chicago Area

Strong storms swept through the Chicago area on Monday, May 4, bringing hail, gusty winds and heavy rain.

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US: Spring Snowstorm Sweeps Across Colorado, Bringing Snow From Mountains to Denver 2

A spring snowstorm swept across Colorado on Tuesday, May 5, bringing rain and snow from the mountains to the Denver metro area.

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US: Spring Snowstorm Sweeps Across Colorado, Bringing Snow From Mountains to Denver

A spring snowstorm swept across Colorado on Tuesday, May 5, bringing rain and snow from the mountains to the Denver metro area.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan 2

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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Germany: Car Rams Into Crowd in Leipzig, Two Killed and Dozens Injured 2

A 33-year-old German man drove a Volkswagen SUV into pedestrians in Leipzig's city center on Monday, May 4, killing two people and injuring 22 others, before being arrested.