Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage 2

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

Spain: Emergency Services Rush to Site of Deadly Train Crash Near Barcelona

A train driver was killed and dozens of others were injured after a commuter train derailed and struck a fallen retaining wall near Barcelona on Tuesday, January 20. Emergency services dispatched 20 ambulances to the site between Gelida and Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, where all passengers were successfully evacuated from the wreckage.

Illustration - Grenoble City

Illustration - Grenoble City

A banner is hung on the wall of the Berriat nursery school. It reads: “Solidarity school occupied, children without a roof.” Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 14, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Themed Festivel Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 16, 2026 - Tourists are watching the giant zodiac horse themed festivel lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 16, 2026

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows General View during Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows General View during Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

Giant Zodiac Horse Lantern

NANJING, CHINA - JANUARY 15, 2026 - The giant zodiac horse lantern under the Ming City Wall in the East Zhonghua Gate Historical Culture Block in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on January 15, 2026

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Protest Against Mercosur Agreement - Spain

Demonstrators of the tractorada that surrounds the Wall of Lugo since last Monday, in front of the Delegation of the Xunta de Galicia in Lugo, January 14, 2026, in Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Galician farmers and ranchers continue to be on the warpath against the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement. They have been protesting since Monday, gathering up to 140 tractors in the city. Affiliates of Agromuralla and Gandeiros Galegos da Suprema maintain a checkpoint of demonstrators in front of the Xunta building and more than fifty tractors parked on the Ronda de la Muralla. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM