Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A fire engine approaches the fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A fire truck approaches the fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several firefighters of the Community of Madrid work to extinguish a fire next to a fire truck, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of Firefighters of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Several firefighters of the Community of Madrid work to extinguish a fire next to a fire truck, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight made by the coordination helicopter of Firefighters of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A helicopter bomber on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Firefighters from the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid holds a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Two firefighters of the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Two firefighters of the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Firefighters from the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Firefighters from the Community of Madrid hold a hose to extinguish a fire, on August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day, 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid holds a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

Spain Gripped by Violent Wildfires

A firefighter of the Community of Madrid holds a hose to extinguish a fire, August 19, 2025, in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid (Spain). The forest fire in Colmenar Viejo is considered to be perimetered and stabilized, although not controlled, after the reconnaissance flight carried out by the coordination helicopter of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid. During the day 18 means of Firefighters, Forestry Brigades and Forest Agents continue working to refresh the interior. A logistic device is also being maintained by the ERIVE and the SUMMA 112 medical device, in addition to opening the M-104 to traffic. An affected area of about 160 hectares is estimated. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death toll of Palestinians in Gaza rises to 30,878: ministry

STORY: Death toll of Palestinians in Gaza rises to 30,878: ministry SHOOTING TIME: March 8, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of damaged buildings in Gaza STORYLINE: The death toll of Palestinians from the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip has risen to 30,878, the Gaza-based Health Ministry said Friday. During the past 24 hours, the Israeli military killed 78 people and wounded about 104 others, the ministry said in a press statement, adding that out of the over 30,000 casualties, about 72 percent were women and children. Five months ago, Israel waged a large-scale military campaign against Gaza in response to a surprise Hamas attack on Israeli towns adjacent to the strip, in which Hamas militants killed about 1,200 people and took more than 200 others as hostages. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gaza, Palestine. (XHTV)

Hong Kong Customs detects largest-ever suspected solid methamphetamine case

STORY: Hong Kong Customs detects largest-ever suspected solid methamphetamine case SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of suspected methamphetamine camouflaged as seashells 2. various of a press conference STORYLINE: Hong Kong Customs has detected a large-scale suspected solid methamphetamine trafficking case recently, and seized about 1.1 tonnes of suspected methamphetamine camouflaged as seashells. This would be the largest-ever solid methamphetamine case detected by Hong Kong Customs, it said in a press release. Through risk assessment, Hong Kong Customs on Oct. 26 selected a seaborne container, declared as carrying 611 sacks of seafood and arriving in Hong Kong from Mexico, for inspection. Upon examination, a batch of suspected methamphetamine, which was camouflaged as seashells and mix-loaded with genuine ones, was found inside 104 nylon bags. Upon a follow-up investigation, Customs officers arres

Storm Ciaran causes massive power cuts, school closures in UK

STORY: Storm Ciaran causes massive power cuts, school closures in UK SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of London streets when Storm Ciaran hit the UK 2. various of a train station with delayed people in London STORYLINE: Thousands of homes in southern parts of the United Kingdom (UK) were left without power on Thursday as Storm Ciaran hit the country. Across Devon and Cornwall, Sussex, Surrey and the Channel Islands, power supplies have been affected by strong winds and heavy rains, UK Power Networks said. More than 300 schools in southern England have been closed amid warnings that the storm could be life-threatening. Some schools will remain shut on Friday. About 40 people in Jersey were evacuated after their homes were damaged, as wind speeds have hit highs of 104 mph (about 167 kph) on the island. "We're still dealing with a lot of calls and working with partners to assess road conditions. Please continue

Eduskunnan täysistunto

Eduskunnan täysistunto

The result of Finance Minister and Finns Party leader Riikka Purra's non-confidence vote at the Parliament of Finland in Helsinki on Friday, 8th Sep., 2023. Regarding the confidence vote about the government, votes fell 106-65, with 21 abstentions and 7 absentees. votes for Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman fell 106-65, with 21 abstentions and 7 absentees, while the outcome for Finance Minister and Finns Party leader Riikka Purra was 104-65, with 23 abstentions and 7 absentees. The centre-rightist government continues after today's vote. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Eduskunnan täysistunto

Eduskunnan täysistunto

The result for Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman non-confidence vote at the Parliament of Finland in Helsinki on Friday, 8th Sep., 2023. Regarding the confidence vote about the government, votes fell 106-65, with 21 abstentions and 7 absentees. Votes for Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman fell 106-65, with 21 abstentions and 7 absentees, while the outcome for Finance Minister and Finns Party leader Riikka Purra was 104-65, with 23 abstentions and 7 absentees. The centre-rightist government continues after today's vote. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

India to expect normal rainfall this year

STORY: India to expect normal rainfall this year DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the India gate 2. various of raining in India 3. various of agriculture fields in India 4. various of crops in India STORYLINE: India will get normal rainfall during this year's monsoon, the weather department said on Tuesday. According to Indian Meteorological Department, between June and September, the country is expected to receive 96 percent rainfall of the Long Period Average. The Long Period Average is the mean rainfall recorded in monsoon seasons in India between 1971 and 2020. A monsoon is considered to be normal if the country receives between 96 percent and 104 percent of the average rainfall in a year. India's Meteorological Department, IMD, has set the standard for defining normal rainfall during the country's four-month monsoon season. Monsoon showers are vital for India's agriculture sector which accounts for about 18 percent of the e

Pencil with sculpted tip

Pencil with sculpted tip

KOFU, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 17, 2012, in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in central Japan, shows a pencil with its graphite tip sculptured into the word ''gokaku,'' meaning passing the exam or selection process. Toshiyuki Yamazaki, a local pencil sculptor, creates and sells the pencil for 8,000 yen (about $104) as a gift for students taking entrance exams or going for job interviews.

Pencil sculptor in Kofu

Pencil sculptor in Kofu

KOFU, Japan - Toshiyuki Yamazaki, a pencil sculptor in Kofu, central Japan, is pictured Jan. 15, 2012, in the Yamanashi Prefecture city with one of his works, a pencil with its graphite tip sculptured into the word ''gokaku,'' meaning passing the exam or selection process. The pencil sells for 8,000 yen (about $104) as a gift for students taking entrance exams or going for job interviews.

Toshiba to launch multi-drive DVD recorder in mid-July

Toshiba to launch multi-drive DVD recorder in mid-July

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiba Corp. said on June 16 that it will launch a new multi-drive DVD recorder that complies with the DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R formats in the domestic market in mid-July, making it the world's first company to launch such a model. The new RD-XS31 model (photo), which Toshiba expects will be sold at about 110,000 yen under the open-pricing formula, incorporates an 80-gigabyte (GB) hard disk drive with a recording capacity of up to 104 hours.

Calls growing for Kato's resignation

Calls growing for Kato's resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Koichi Kato, a former Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker, speaks to reporters in front of his office in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on March 28 about reports that about 90 million yen was transferred into his personal bank account from a political fund-managing body run by Saburo Sato, his former aide, who was arrested on suspicion of evading 104 million yen in taxes.

China's Inner Mongolia reports record-high grain output

STORY: China's Inner Mongolia reports record-high grain output DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of grain harvesting in Inner Mongolia STORYLINE: Official data show that north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region this year reported a record-high annual grain output of over 39 billion kilograms, up 600 million kilograms from last year. According to the regional agriculture and animal husbandry department, Inner Mongolia has maintained an annual grain output of above 37.5 billion kilograms for five consecutive years. As one of China's major grain-producing regions, Inner Mongolia's output of major food crops such as corn, soybeans and potatoes ranks among the top in China. In 2022, the region saw the stable expansion of its sown grain area, which climbed to more than 104 million mu (about 6.9 million hectares), and its average crop yield per area unit also grew. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

Israel begins building wall in northern West Bank

STORY: Israel begins building wall in northern West Bank DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Salem checkpoint between Israel and West Bank 2. various of the construction site STORYLINE: Israel has begun building a 9-meter-tall wall to replace the old fence barrier in the northern occupied West Bank, said Israeli Defense Ministry, citing security reasons. The 45-kilometer-long wall will stretch from near the Palestinian village of Salem, east of Nablus city in the northern West Bank, to the north of Tulkarm city, the ministry said in a statement. "The security barrier will include a massive concrete wall, protection measures and other technological means," the ministry said, The project was approved by Israeli government in April amid a wave of deadly Palestinian attacks in Israeli cities, and a total of 360 million shekels (about 104 million U.S. dollars) were allocated for the construction. The controversial fence barrier built abou

Calls growing for Kato's resignation

Calls growing for Kato's resignation

TOKYO, Japan - Koichi Kato, a former Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker, speaks to reporters in front of his office in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on March 28 about reports that about 90 million yen was transferred into his personal bank account from a political fund-managing body run by Saburo Sato, his former aide, who was arrested on suspicion of evading 104 million yen in taxes.

Pencil sculptor in Kofu

Pencil sculptor in Kofu

KOFU, Japan - Toshiyuki Yamazaki, a pencil sculptor in Kofu, central Japan, is pictured Jan. 15, 2012, in the Yamanashi Prefecture city with one of his works, a pencil with its graphite tip sculptured into the word ''gokaku,'' meaning passing the exam or selection process. The pencil sells for 8,000 yen (about $104) as a gift for students taking entrance exams or going for job interviews. (Kyodo)

Pencil with sculpted tip

Pencil with sculpted tip

KOFU, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 17, 2012, in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, in central Japan, shows a pencil with its graphite tip sculptured into the word ''gokaku,'' meaning passing the exam or selection process. Toshiyuki Yamazaki, a local pencil sculptor, creates and sells the pencil for 8,000 yen (about $104) as a gift for students taking entrance exams or going for job interviews. (Kyodo)

Toshiba to launch multi-drive DVD recorder in mid-July

Toshiba to launch multi-drive DVD recorder in mid-July

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiba Corp. said on June 16 that it will launch a new multi-drive DVD recorder that complies with the DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R formats in the domestic market in mid-July, making it the world's first company to launch such a model. The new RD-XS31 model (photo), which Toshiba expects will be sold at about 110,000 yen under the open-pricing formula, incorporates an 80-gigabyte (GB) hard disk drive with a recording capacity of up to 104 hours. (Kyodo)