Norway: At Least 2 Dead, Several Seriously Injured After Shooting At Nightclub In Oslo

At least two people were killed, and several were seriously injured after a shooting at a nightclub in Oslo, Norway, early on Saturday, June 25.

At least 5 killed in aftershock in E. Afghan quake area

STORY: At least 5 killed in aftershock in E. Afghan quake area DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the disaster area STORYLINE: At least five people were killed and 11 others wounded when an aftershock hit a district of the quake-hit eastern Afghan region on Friday, an official source said. "Unfortunately, once again an earthquake hit Gayan district of Paktika province roughly at 10 a.m. local time Friday (0530 GMT) based on the initial information, five people were martyred and 11 others wounded," the Afghan Ministry of Public Health said on Twitter. On early Wednesday, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Afghanistan including the capital city Kabul, more than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and over 1,500 others were injured in Paktika and the neighboring Khost province. The worst-hit area was Gayan district of Paktika where more than 1,600 homes were destroyed. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul. (XHTV)

Canada: Damaging Hailstorm Strikes Southern Saskatchewan

Severe thunderstorms prompted several tornado warnings in southern Saskatchewan on Friday, June 23, damaging hail to parts of the area.

France: Powerful Storm Hits Across Country Bringing Hail And Flooding

A powerful storm moved through France on Thursday, June 23, bringing heavy rain, hail, and flooding to parts of the area. Météo France issued orange weather alerts of the risk of severe thunderstorms for more than 30 departments from southwest to northeast.

US: Dense Fog Covers Parts Of San Francisco Bay Area

Stormy weather brought dense fog covering parts of the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, June 23.

US: Damage Caused By Severe Storm In Central Virginia

A severe storm battered central Virginia on Wednesday, June 22. Damage including ripped roofs, down trees, and so on were reported from various places. Over 70,000 households in the metro Richmond and Tri-Cities areas experienced power outages.

Russia: Waterspouts Come Ashore In Sochi, Destroy Building 4

Multiple waterspouts were spotted in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi on Wednesday, June 22. The spouts came ashore after forming over the sea, and destroyed the roof of a cafe, according to reports.

US: Tens Of Thousands Of Lightning Strikes Hit SoCal Causing At Least 1 Death

Severe thunderstorms brought more than 50,000 lightning strikes across Southern California on Wednesday night, June 22, causing at least one death and one injury.

France: Powerful Storm Hits Across Country Bringing Hail And Flooding 2

A powerful storm moved through France on Thursday, June 23, bringing heavy rain, hail, and flooding to parts of the area. Météo France issued orange weather alerts of the risk of severe thunderstorms for more than 30 departments from southwest to northeast.

Russia: Waterspouts Come Ashore In Sochi, Destroy Building 3

Multiple waterspouts were spotted in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi on Wednesday, June 22. The spouts came ashore after forming over the sea, and destroyed the roof of a cafe, according to reports.

Russia: Waterspouts Come Ashore In Sochi, Destroy Building 2

Multiple waterspouts were spotted in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi on Wednesday, June 22. The spouts came ashore after forming over the sea, and destroyed the roof of a cafe, according to reports.

France: Yellow Warning Issued For Landes Amid Continuous Severe Weather

Landes has been battered by severe thunderstorms for the past few days. Damage was reported in several cities along the coast. A yellow warning remains in effect on Thursday, June 23.

France: Storm Hits Côte-D’Or Amid Orange Warning, Power Cuts And Flooding Reported

A storm hit Côte-d'Or on Wednesday, June 22 amid an orange warning. 600 households experienced power outages and severe flooding with muddy water was reported in Gevrey-Chambertin. The broadcast of France Bleu Bourgogne was disrupted.

Russia: Waterspouts Come Ashore In Sochi, Destroy Building

Multiple waterspouts were spotted in the Lazarevsky district of Sochi on Wednesday, June 22. The spouts came ashore after forming over the sea, and destroyed the roof of a cafe, according to reports.

CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(220623) -- XICHANG, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying three new remote sensing satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 23, 2022. The satellites were launched as the second batch of the Yaogan-35 family at 10:22 a.m. (Beijing Time) and entered the planned orbit successfully. The satellites will be mainly used to conduct science experiments, land resource surveys, yield estimation of agricultural products and disaster prevention and reduction. (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

CHINA-XICHANG-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(220623) -- XICHANG, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying three new remote sensing satellites blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 23, 2022. The satellites were launched as the second batch of the Yaogan-35 family at 10:22 a.m. (Beijing Time) and entered the planned orbit successfully. The satellites will be mainly used to conduct science experiments, land resource surveys, yield estimation of agricultural products and disaster prevention and reduction. (Photo by Qiu Lijun/Xinhua)

China launches new batch of remote sensing satellites

STORY: China launches new batch of remote sensing satellites DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1.shots of China launching new satellites STORYLINE: China successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Thursday. The satellites were launched as the second batch of the Yaogan-35 family at 10:22 a.m. (Beijing Time) by a Long March-2D carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. The satellites will be mainly used to conduct science experiments, land resource surveys, yield estimation of agricultural products and disaster prevention and reduction. This launch marked the 424th mission for the Long March series carrier rockets. China launched a batch of three Yaogan-35 satellites on Nov.6 last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xichang, China. (XHTV)

Afghanistan seeks international support as earthquake claims over 1,000 lives

STORY: Afghanistan seeks international support as earthquake claims over 1,000 lives DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the disaster area STORYLINE: The Taliban-run administration in Afghanistan has called for international assistance amid ongoing rescue operations following the devastating earthquake Wednesday in the eastern area of the country. The 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Afghanistan including the capital city Kabul. More than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and over 1,500 others injured in Paktika and the neighboring Khost provinces. Villagers told Xinhua that they were still searching for their loved ones under the debris in the quake-affected areas. The earthquake has left hundreds of houses ruined. Haibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Taliban-run administration, has sought assistance from the international community. Countries including China, Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have pledged humanitar

France: Storm Slams Southwest Region Bringing Damaging Hail 4

A severe storm slammed the southwest region of France with hail on Monday, June 20. There were multiple reports of damaged vehicles and roofs.

France: Violent Hailstorm Hits Central Region Amid Orange Warning Of Heatwave 2

A violent storm with hail hit central France on Tuesday, June 21, amid an orange heatwave warning.

Pakistan: M5.9 Earthquake Shakes Parts Of Country

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 44 km SW of Khost, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, June 22 The tremors also struck several cities in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, and Kohat.

US: Violent Winds Rip Through Brainerd, Minnesota

As the temperature surpassed 100 degrees in Minnesota on Monday, June 20, a severe thunderstorm battered Brainerd with gusty winds and torrential rain. The video shows the strong winds slamming the city.

US: Grass Fires Trigger Evacuations In San Mateo County, California 3

Two grass fires broke out near Edgewood County Park and Nature Preserve in San Mateo County, California on Tuesday afternoon, June 21 prompting evacuation orders and advisory in nearby areas.

US: Grass Fires Trigger Evacuations In San Mateo County, California 2

Two grass fires broke out near Edgewood County Park and Nature Preserve in San Mateo County, California on Tuesday afternoon, June 21 prompting evacuation orders and advisory in nearby areas.

France: Violent Hailstorm Hits Central Region Amid Orange Warning Of Heatwave

A violent storm with hail hit central France on Tuesday, June 21, even though Meteor France had issued an orange warning for the heatwaves.

US: Grass Fires Trigger Evacuations In San Mateo County, California

Two grass fires broke out near Edgewood County Park and Nature Preserve in San Mateo County, California on Tuesday afternoon, June 21 prompting evacuation orders and advisory in nearby areas. A plume of smoke was seen from Interstate Highway 280 as the Edgewood Fire headed east. The other fire was contained shortly before 4 p.m.

US: Heatwave Cause Damage To Concrete Pavement In Chicago

A dangerous heatwave hit much of the U.S. Midwest and South on Tuesday, June 21. In Chicago, the concrete pavement of the Northbound Drive DuSable Lake Shore Drive road just before 47th Street may have been damaged due to the heat.

GLOBALink | Death toll of Afghanistan's quake reaches 920: official

A disaster official said that the death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has reached 920, while 610 people were injured, adding the number of casualties might further rise. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | Quake leaves at least 920 dead, over 600 injured in eastern Afghanistan

The death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has reached 920, while more than 600 people were injured, a disaster official said, adding the number of casualties might rise further. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Death toll of Afghanistan's quake reaches 920: official

STORY: Death toll of Afghanistan's quake reaches 920: official DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:22 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: STANDUP (Chinese): ZOU XUEMIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: A disaster official said that the death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has reached 920, while 610 people were injured, adding the number of casualties might further rise. STANDUP (Chinese): ZOU XUEMIAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm reporting from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan early on Wednesday. According to Afghanistan's Taliban-led caretaker government, so far, at least 920 people have been killed, while 610 people were injured. The quake has caused land sliding in eastern Afghanistan and damaged dozens of houses in the region." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul. (XHTV)

AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIKA-EARTHQUAKE

(220622) -- PAKTIKA, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows ambulances on the road in Paktika province, Afghanistan. The death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has reached 920, while more than 600 people were injured, a disaster official said, adding the number of casualties might rise further. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

Quake leaves at least 920 dead, over 600 injured in eastern Afghanistan

STORY: Quake leaves at least 920 dead, over 600 injured in eastern Afghanistan DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:30 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the injured people were receiving treatment in the Provincial hospital in Paktika province STORYLINE: The death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has reached 920, while more than 600 people were injured, a disaster official said, adding the number of casualties might rise further. "The death toll of the quake has reached 920 and at least 620 were wounded," Deputy to State Ministry for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs Mawlawi Sharafuddin Muslim told reporters. The official noted that the number of casualties may further rise as the quake destroyed scores of houses in the mountainous region and several people were still trapped under the debris. Gayan district in Paktika province and Sapari district of neighboring Khost province were the worst-hit areas. The disaster and huma

AFGHANISTAN-PAKTIKA-EARTHQUAKE

(220622) -- PAKTIKA, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows ambulances on the road in Paktika province, Afghanistan. The death toll from an earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday has reached 920, while more than 600 people were injured, a disaster official said, adding the number of casualties might rise further. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

France: Storm Slams Southwest Region Bringing Damaging Hail 3

A severe storm slammed the southwest region of France with hail on Monday, June 20. There were multiple reports of damaged vehicles and roofs.

France: Storm Slams Southwest Region Bringing Damaging Hail

A severe storm slammed the southwest region of France with hail on Monday, June 20. There were multiple reports of damaged vehicles and roofs.

Spain: Wildfires Continue To Burn In Navarre Province

Multiple wildfires have been burning in Navarre province, northern Spain. This video shows the one in the Gallipienzo area on Monday, June 20.

US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain And Hail To Dickinson, North Dakota

A storm system with heavy rain and hail moved into western North Dakota on Monday, June 20, causing flooding in Dickinson.

Canada: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Parts Of Saskatchewan

A severe thunderstorm moved into central and southern Saskatchewan on Monday, June 20, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding to Saskatoon.

France: Damaging Hail Storm Hits Across Loir-Et-Cher

A severe thunderstorm with damaging hail hit across Loir-et-Cher, France on Sunday, June 19, causing damage to roofs and car windows.

Colombia: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Medellin

A storm system brought heavy rain and flooding to the Medellín Metro area on Saturday, June 18.

US: People Flee After Gunshots Fired At Tysons Corner Center Mall In Virginia

Gunshots were reported at the Tysons Corner Center mall in Virginia on Saturday, June 18. Fairfax County Police said no one was injured due to the gunfire, but three people got hurt while trying to flee the mall.

US: Severe Thunderstorm With Heavy Rain Hits Nashville, TN

A severe thunderstorm with heavy rain and gusty wind moved into the greater Nashville area on Friday, June 17. According to reports, the storms knocked down trees and powerlines and left more than 30,000 homes without power in the region.

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Upstate New York

A tornado-warned storm moved into upstate New York on Thursday, June 16, with heavy rains and gusty winds.

Cartoon | Wheat harvest in China

STORY: Cartoon | Wheat harvest in China DATELINE: June 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cartoon illustrating wheat harvesting STORYLINE: The eastern Chinese province of Anhui, one of the country's main summer grain production areas, started wheat harvest in mid-May. From the south to the north, wheat harvest has begun across the country. China has experienced some difficulties in winter wheat growing. The land planted with winter wheat remains stable at 336 million mu (about 22.4 million hectares) this year. However, one third of this was planted late as a result of autumn floods in five provinces in 2021. In addition, the price of chemical fertilizers has risen, adding cost in fertilization. As food prices increase across the world, comprehensive efforts will be taken to ensure grain harvests, an official of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said. The central government allocated 1.4 billion yuan (about 208.5 million USD) of disaster

Canada: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Parts Of Ontario, Quebec 5

A tornado-warned storm moved into southern parts of Ontario and Quebec on Thursday, June 16. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning and a tornado watch for the area.

Canada: Tornado-Warned Storm Leaves Damage In Ontario

A tornado-warned storm moved into southern Ontario on Thursday, June 16 leaving damage across the area.

Canada: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Parts Of Ontario, Quebec 4

A tornado-warned storm moved into southern parts of Ontario and Quebec on Thursday, June 16. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning and a tornado watch for the area.

Canada: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Parts Of Ontario, Quebec 3

A tornado-warned storm moved into southern parts of Ontario and Quebec on Thursday, June 16. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning and a tornado watch for the area. This video shows strong winds blowing and large-sized hail on the ground in Scarborough, Ontario.

Canada: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Parts Of Ontario, Quebec 2

A tornado-warned storm moved into southern parts of Ontario and Quebec on Thursday, June 16. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning and a tornado watch for the area.

Canada: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Into Parts Of Ontario, Quebec

A tornado-warned storm moved into southern parts of Ontario and Quebec on Thursday, June 16. Environment Canada issued a tornado warning and a tornado watch for the area.