Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted. The video shows the Torre de Collserola swaying in the strong wind.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Mexico: Torrential Rains Hit CDMX, Leading To Flooding And Fallen Trees 5

A thunderstorm with heavy rain battered Mexico City on Monday, September 16, causing flooding in several areas. The red alert was issued by authorities in Coyoacán, Iztacalco, Iztapalapa, and Tlalpan. Fallen trees were also reported.

Golf: CPKC Women's Open

Golf: CPKC Women's Open

Lauren Coughlin of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Canada, on July 28, 2024.

Golf: CPKC Women's Open

Golf: CPKC Women's Open

Lauren Coughlin of the United States celebrates with the victor's trophy after winning the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament at Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary, Canada, on July 28, 2024.

New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 6

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

Local currency confab in Hokkaido wraps up

Local currency confab in Hokkaido wraps up

KURIYAMA, Japan - Victor Grey (R), a panelist from the United States, speaks at a two-day conference on local currencies which ended in the Hokkaido town of Kuriyama on Aug. 23. The First International Conference on Local Currencies was called to promote currencies used on a limited basis in local communities and on the Internet.

Local currency confab in Hokkaido wraps up

Local currency confab in Hokkaido wraps up

KURIYAMA, Japan - Victor Grey (R), a panelist from the United States, speaks at a two-day conference on local currencies which ended in the Hokkaido town of Kuriyama on Aug. 23. The First International Conference on Local Currencies was called to promote currencies used on a limited basis in local communities and on the Internet. (Kyodo)