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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes 2

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

(260120) -- BEIJING, January 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

A resident cleans a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Wildfires in Southern Chile Force Thousands to Flee

Residents clean a fire-affected area in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, January 19, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio to address the emergency. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Chile: 19 Dead, Over 50,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Concepción

On Sunday, January 18, Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe across two regions as deadly wildfires claimed at least 19 lives. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the Ñuble and Biobío regions. President Boric warned that the death toll is expected to rise as search teams reach devastated areas. Blistering heat and strong winds have severely hampered firefighting efforts, with temperatures soaring to 100°F (38°C) on Sunday, January 18.

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

An inmate watches a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

An inmate watches a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

An inmate watches a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

People watch a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

Police officers guard at the gate of the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 18, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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State of Siege Declared After Gang Killings of Eight Police Officers - Guatemala

Inmates watch a riot at the Men's Detention Center Fraijanes II, Fraijanes Municipality, Guatemala, January 17, 2026. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo has declared a nationwide state of siege for 30 days following a wave of coordinated attacks against the country's National Civil Police, which left at least seven officers dead, authorities said Sunday. The emergency measure seeks to strengthen state action against criminal gangs and guarantee public security, Arevalo said, after violence erupted in connection with prison riots in which gang members took 46 people hostage at three detention centers. Arevalo also decreed three days of national mourning for the fallen officers and confirmed that authorities have regained control of the three prisons where unrest was reported. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.N. session on Israeli recognition of Somaliland

Somali Ambassador to the United Nations Abukar Dahir Osmaan (C) speaks during an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Dec. 29, 2025, following Israel's formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.

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U.N. session on Israeli recognition of Somaliland

The U.N. Security Council convenes an emergency session at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Dec. 29, 2025, to discuss Israel's formal recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 4

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 5

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 2

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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US: Powerful Winter Storm Hits Upstate New York Under State of Emergency

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. The storm impacted post-Christmas travel, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across Philadelphia International and New York City’s three major airports. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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Australia: 15 Dead After Mass Shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

At least 15 people were killed and 40 injured in a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14. Authorities said the suspects were a father and his son. The 50-year-old father was killed at the scene, while the 24-year-old son is in critical condition. The shooting targeted Jewish Australians gathered to mark the first day of Hanukkah and has been declared a terrorist attack.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waves the Venezuelan national flag during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro kisses the Venezuelan national flag during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 6

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 350 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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RECAP: Southern Thailand Hit by Deadly Floods, Hat Yai Records Record Rain

Catastrophic floods have battered southern Thailand, affecting more than 3 million people and causing over 100 deaths across the region. Hat Yai has experienced “the heaviest rain in 300 years,” prompting a disaster declaration.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 4

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 3

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 2

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

People transfer goods in floodwater after heavy rains on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 29, 2025. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a State of Public Emergency effective on Friday, as the country confronts one of its worst weather-related disasters in recent years. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM