Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Aftermath of flash floods in Nepal

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows an area hit by flash floods and mudslide in Devighat, Nepal, about a week after the disaster in the Nepal-China border region.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

The Kyushu Expressway is congested with vehicles near an interchange in Uki in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on Aug. 4, 2026, a week after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

The Kyushu Expressway is congested with vehicles just before an interchange in Uki in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on Aug. 4, 2026, a week after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

The Kyushu Expressway is congested with vehicles just before an interchange in Uki in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on Aug. 4, 2026, a week after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

The Kyushu Expressway is congested with vehicles just before an interchange in Uki in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on Aug. 4, 2026, a week after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A road is congested with vehicles heading to a garbage-collecting site while carrying rubble in Hikawa in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on Aug. 4, 2026, a week after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

Spain: Thousands of Migrants Cross Into Ceuta From Morocco

Thousands of migrants swam or walked into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco this week, with at least 18 people dying in the attempt as of Friday, July 31, prompting Spain to deploy its military to help restore order at the border. This video shows large groups of migrants climbing over a fence-like barrier and walking up a paved stairway at Ceuta.

Spain: Thousands of Migrants Cross Into Ceuta From Morocco 2

Thousands of migrants swam or walked into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco this week, with at least 18 people dying in the attempt as of Friday, July 31, prompting Spain to deploy its military to help restore order at the border. This video shows migrants appearing to express joy after arriving at the coast.

US: Wildfire Smoke Reduces Visibility, Worsens Air Quality in Central Oregon

Smoke from wildfires burning across Central Oregon reduced visibility and hurt air quality this week. By Wednesday, July 29, conditions had improved across most of the region, though Prineville still logged an unhealthy reading of 101.

Canada: Aerial Video Shows Wildfires Burning Near Armstrong, Ontario

Wildfires burn near Armstrong, Ontario, as seen from a small aircraft flying between Smoothrock Lake and Mattice Lake on Monday, June 13, 2026. The footage comes as more than 100 wildfires burn across the province, with several northwestern Ontario communities under threat and smoke blanketing Toronto in some of the world's worst air quality this week.

France: Wildfire in Lozère Burns Over 100 Hectares and One House

Firefighters battled a wildfire overnight near Saint-Bonnet-Laval in Lozère, southern France, burning around 100 hectares and destroying a house before crews contained it by early Tuesday, July 14, cutting off its spread toward Chapeauroux as winds eased. It was the second such fire in the area within a week, with roughly 110 firefighters deployed and two nearby campsites evacuated as a precaution.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Baseball: MLB All-Star Week

Photo taken with a 360-degree camera shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C, bottom) meeting the press in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, a day before the MLB All-Star Game.

US: Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding in Parts of NYC and Long Island

A slow-moving storm system hit the tri-state area on Monday, July 6, following nearly a week of stifling heat, causing widespread flooding and power outages. Flash floods filled roadways, businesses, and homes across New York and New Jersey. On Long Island, hurricane-force wind gusts brought down trees, with debris clogging drains and sewers and worsening the flooding.

Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit 2

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they leave for home from Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they leave for home from Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave as they leave for home from Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's imperial couple leave Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (on a red carpet) bid farewell at Melsbroek Air Base on the outskirts of Brussels on June 25, 2026, before flying back to Japan following their two-week official trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. (Pool photo)