Spain: Dust Devil Swirls Through Burnt Area in Puercas, Zamora

A dramatic dust devil was spotted swirling above the charred landscape of Puercas, in the province of Zamora, where a large wildfire had raged earlier this month. The phenomenon, resembling a small tornado, occurred in the burned-out hills after the flames had devastated thousands of hectares of forest.

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

The charred wreckage of a mini-truck is seen after a deadly collision with a passenger bus in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2025. The death toll of the deadly road accident, which occurred in Afghanistan's western Herat province on Tuesday night, has reached 79, including women and children, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Affairs Abdul Mateen Qani said Wednesday. Photo by Mashal /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

The charred wreckage of a passenger bus is seen after a deadly collision with a mini-truck in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2025. The death toll of the deadly road accident, which occurred in Afghanistan's western Herat province on Tuesday night, has reached 79, including women and children, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Affairs Abdul Mateen Qani said Wednesday. Photo by Mashal /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

The charred wreckage of a passenger bus is seen after a deadly collision with a mini-truck in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2025. The death toll of the deadly road accident, which occurred in Afghanistan's western Herat province on Tuesday night, has reached 79, including women and children, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Affairs Abdul Mateen Qani said Wednesday. Photo by Mashal /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

Death Toll of Afghan Road Accident Soars to 79 - Herat

The charred wreckage of a passenger bus is seen after a deadly collision with a mini-truck in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2025. The death toll of the deadly road accident, which occurred in Afghanistan's western Herat province on Tuesday night, has reached 79, including women and children, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Affairs Abdul Mateen Qani said Wednesday. Photo by Mashal /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Wildfires Rage in Latakia - Syria

Photo taken with a mobile phone on July 10, 2025 shows charred remains of vehicles in province of Latakia, northwestern Syria. Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN) humanitarian agency said Wednesday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

A woman returns to her charred home after a fire at a slum area in Manila, the Philippines, July 2, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

A woman returns to her charred home after a fire at a slum area in Manila, the Philippines, July 2, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Residents search for their belongings as they return to their charred homes after a fire at a slum area in Manila, the Philippines, July 2, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Residents search for their belongings as they return to their charred homes after a fire at a slum area in Manila, the Philippines, July 2, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

Aftermath a Fire at A Slum Area - Philippines

A man carries a sack of debris after clearing his charred home after a fire at a slum area in Manila, the Philippines, July 2, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rouelle Umali/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

5 Residential Structures calcined After A Massive Fire In Kashmir - India

General view of houses charred of relatives that los their properties. A devastating fire broke out in the Noorbagh area of Srinagar, damaging over 15 residential structures. on June, 18, 2025 In Srinagar Kashmir Photo by Umer Qadir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan's first person in space

Japan's first person in space

Toyohiro Akiyama, a reporter for the Japanese television broadcaster Tokyo Broadcasting System, signs the Soyuz space capsule, which was charred upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere, in a field in Arkalyk in the Soviet republic of Kazakhstan on Dec. 10, 1990. He became the first Japanese to travel into space.

Death Toll in Iranian Port Explosion Rises to 70 - Iran

Death Toll in Iranian Port Explosion Rises to 70 - Iran

Charred goods and metal debris are piled across the port grounds in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 28, 2025. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 70 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll in Iranian Port Explosion Rises to 70 - Iran

Death Toll in Iranian Port Explosion Rises to 70 - Iran

The charred remains of a vehicle and scattered debris are seen following the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 70 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death Toll in Iranian Port Explosion Rises to 70 - Iran

Death Toll in Iranian Port Explosion Rises to 70 - Iran

The charred remains of a vehicle and scattered debris are seen following the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 70 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

The charred remains of a warehouse structure are seen at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025, following a devastating explosion. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

Charred remains of vehicles are left behind after the blast at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

The charred remains of a warehouse structure are seen at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025, following a devastating explosion. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

Collapsed and charred shipping containers block the roadway after the explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025, following a devastating explosion. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

The charred remains of a warehouse structure are seen at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025, following a devastating explosion. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

Charred remains of vehicles are left behind after the blast at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

The charred remains of a warehouse structure are seen at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025, following a devastating explosion. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

The charred remains of a warehouse structure are seen at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025, following a devastating explosion. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

28 Killed and 800 Injured in Port Explosion - Iran

Charred shipping containers and debris lie scattered after a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on April 27, 2025. The blast, believed to have originated from hazardous chemicals, killed at least 40 people and injured over 1,200, according to local sources. Photo by Rahim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

People taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Riot police stand guard during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

People taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

A woman lights a candle during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

People taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

People taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

People taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Persons light candles during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Riot police stand guard during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Shoes and candles are seen during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

People taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

Vigil and National Mourning Against Mass Extermination – Mexico City

A person taking part during a vigil and the "National Mourning of Tehuchitlán" following the discovery of a mass extermination site at Rancho Izaguirre in the state of Jalisco. Charred bones, at least 200 pairs of shoes, personal items, and clothing were found at Rancho Izaguirre, a suspected training and recruitment center. on March 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Russian troops attack suburbs of Odesa with drones

Russian troops attack suburbs of Odesa with drones

A pile of charred building structures lies outside the residential building damaged by the fallen debris of downed Russian drones in the suburbs of Odesa, Ukraine, on March 5, 2025 (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

Japanese woman killed in Hungary

Japanese woman killed in Hungary

People hold a memorial gathering on Feb. 8, 2025, in front of an apartment in Budapest where the charred body of a Japanese woman was found on Jan. 29. Her Irish ex-husband has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her.

Japanese woman killed in Hungary

Japanese woman killed in Hungary

People pray on Feb. 8, 2025, in front of an apartment in Budapest where the charred body of a Japanese woman was found on Jan. 29. Her Irish ex-husband has been arrested on suspicion of murdering her.

California Wildfire January 17

California Wildfire January 17

The charred remains of a house with only parts of the structure still standing in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

California Wildfire January 12

California Wildfire January 12

A burned sculpture lies in the charred remains of a property in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

California Wildfire January 12

California Wildfire January 12

A burned sculpture lies in the charred remains of a property in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM