RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm.

US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found 2

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm. This video shows passengers evacuated from a flight onto the tarmac at Miami International Airport.

RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

US: Two Killed, Six Injured in Shooting Outside LDS Church in Salt Lake City

Two people were killed and six others injured when a shooting broke out during a dispute in the parking lot of a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints outside a funeral in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood on Wednesday evening, January 7.

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro attends a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Delivers a Speech During a Rally - Bogota

Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivers a speech during a rally at Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia, January 7, 2026. Petro confirmed that he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump's presidential term, which lasted about an hour or more. Photo by Andres Moreno/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

US: Lightning Strike Captured as Thunderstorms Batter Nashville, Tennessee

A massive lightning strike was captured on camera in Middle Tennessee on Friday, November 7 as thunderstorms swept through the region, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a tornado threat.

President Xi Jinping Visits Jianying Memorial Park - China

President Xi Jinping Visits Jianying Memorial Park - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the Ye Jianying memorial park to learn about local efforts in promoting revolutionary culture in Meizhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. Xi on Friday inspected the city of Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi Jinping Visits Jianying Memorial Park - China

President Xi Jinping Visits Jianying Memorial Park - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits the Ye Jianying memorial park to learn about local efforts in promoting revolutionary culture in Meizhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. Xi on Friday inspected the city of Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi Jinping Visits A Pomelo - China

President Xi Jinping Visits A Pomelo - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a pomelo growing base to learn about local efforts in expanding support for old revolutionary base areas, and advancing all-around rural revitalization in Meizhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. Xi on Friday inspected the city of Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi Jinping Visits A Pomelo - China

President Xi Jinping Visits A Pomelo - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a pomelo growing base to learn about local efforts in expanding support for old revolutionary base areas, and advancing all-around rural revitalization in Meizhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 7, 2025. Xi on Friday inspected the city of Meizhou in south China's Guangdong Province. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Germany: Pro-Israel Groups Commemorate With Vigil of Second Anniversary Since October 7 Attacks

On Tuesday, October 7th, Germany commemorated the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel with numerous national events, including vigils, exhibitions, and ceremonies. As a mark of remembrance, flags were flown at half-mast across the country. Ceremonies were held in cities such as Hamburg, Leverkusen, Stralsund, and Wuppertal, and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier participated by meeting with Jewish citizens in a Leipzig synagogue.

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is seen behind while Minister of the Mexico's Navy, Raymundo Morales Angeles speaking during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar Garcia Harfuch speaks during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexico's Attorney General, Alejandro Gertz Manero speaks during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexico's Attorney General, Alejandro Gertz Manero speaks during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexico’s Minister of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez speaks during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar Garcia Harfuch speaks during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about national security actions and results during a press conference at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about national security actions and results during a press conference at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about national security actions and results during a press conference at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is seen behind while Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection, Omar Garcia Harfuch speaking during a news conference about the national security actions and results at the National Palace. on October 7, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Protest to Call for End to Gaza War on Conflict 2nd Anniversary in Tokyo

To mark the two-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict on Tuesday, October 7, rallies were held in various places across Tokyo, including Shibuya and outside the Israeli Embassy, with participants demanding an immediate ceasefire.

Israel: Rally Held in Tel Aviv Marking Second Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack 2

Israelis gathered across the country on Tuesday, October 7, to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Unofficial commemorations were held in southern kibbutzim affected by the assault, while a large rally in Tel Aviv called for the release of the remaining hostages. The official national ceremony will take place on October 16 at Mount Herzl after the Simchat Torah holiday. This video shows sirens blaring out in Tel Aviv to mark the anniversary.

Israel: Rally Held in Tel Aviv Marking Second Anniversary of October 7 Hamas Attack

Israelis gathered across the country on Tuesday, October 7, to mark the second anniversary of the Hamas attack that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. Unofficial commemorations were held in southern kibbutzim affected by the assault, while a large rally in Tel Aviv called for the release of the remaining hostages. The official national ceremony will take place on October 16 at Mount Herzl after the Simchat Torah holiday.

Nagasaki Kunchi festival

Nagasaki Kunchi festival

About 20 men spin a shrine-shaped float during a traditional Nagasaki Kunchi autumn festival at Suwa Shrine in the southwestern Japan city of Nagasaki on Oct. 7, 2025. The festival dating back to 1634 features exotic events and runs through Oct. 9.

Vietnam: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding, Widespread Chaos in Hanoi

Torrential rains hit Hanoi, causing flooding in parts of the area on Tuesday, October 7. Major roads were flooded, and motorbikes and cars were left stranded. Several schools in the capital closed or shifted to online teaching, and several flights from and to Noi Bai International Airport were delayed or rescheduled.

Vietnam: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding, Widespread Chaos in Hanoi 2

Torrential rains hit Hanoi, causing flooding in parts of the area on Tuesday, October 7. Major roads were flooded, and motorbikes and cars were left stranded. Several schools in the capital closed or shifted to online teaching, and several flights from and to Noi Bai International Airport were delayed or rescheduled.

RECAP: Vigils Across America Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk After Fatal Shooting

Following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, supporters across the United States held candlelight vigils to honor his memory. Events took place in multiple cities, with participants gathering to pay tribute, share memories, and reaffirm their commitment to the causes Kirk championed. The nationwide vigils highlighted Kirk’s influence in conservative circles and the widespread impact of his sudden death on supporters and the broader political community.

US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

Carballeda Fire Burns 700 Hectares of Land - Spain

Carballeda Fire Burns 700 Hectares of Land - Spain

A sheep in a soccer field, on September 7, 2025, in Chao da Veiga, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire in Carballeda de Valdeorras, declared on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6, in the parish of Casaio, is advancing this Sunday towards an area where the fire is "more controllable". The fire already burns about 700 hectares, according to the latest estimates of the Consellería do Medio Rural, and is also located in a terrain "more accessible" than the one that devastated more than 5,000 hectares in August in the same locality. The fire started in two distant points and, in the terrain between them, other outbreaks began to emerge, which suggests that "it was not accidental", and therefore it was possibly intentional. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carballeda Fire Burns 700 Hectares of Land - Spain

Carballeda Fire Burns 700 Hectares of Land - Spain

View of the burned mountain range, on September 7, 2025, in Casaio, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire in Carballeda de Valdeorras, declared on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6, in the parish of Casaio, advances this Sunday towards an area where the fire is "more controllable". The fire already burns about 700 hectares, according to the latest estimates of the Consellería do Medio Rural, and is also located in a terrain "more accessible" than the one that devastated more than 5,000 hectares in August in the same locality. The fire started in two distant points and, in the terrain between them, other outbreaks emerged, which suggests that "it was not accidental", and therefore it was possibly intentional. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Carballeda Fire Burns 700 Hectares of Land - Spain

Carballeda Fire Burns 700 Hectares of Land - Spain

A helicopter works to extinguish the fire, on September 7, 2025, in Casaio, Ourense, Galicia (Spain). The fire in Carballeda de Valdeorras, declared on the afternoon of Saturday, September 6, in the parish of Casaio, advances this Sunday towards an area where the fire is "more controllable". The fire already burns about 700 hectares, according to the latest estimates of the Consellería do Medio Rural, and is also located in a terrain "more accessible" than the one that devastated more than 5,000 hectares in August in the same locality. The fire started in two distant points and, in the terrain between them, other outbreaks emerged, which suggests that "it was not accidental", and therefore it was possibly intentional. Photo by Rosa Veiga/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM