China: Kitchen Gas Explosion Caught on Camera in Guangxi

On February 3, 2026, in Guangxi, a video recorded a sudden kitchen accident. The homeowner was cooking when the gas stove knob was turned to an excessively high setting. As the person lifted a metal pan to stir the food, a flame suddenly surged upward. Escaped gas in the air ignited instantly, producing a strong burst of fire.

China: Yellow Rainstorm Warning Issued as Gusty Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Chongqing

On April 19, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured pedestrians struggling to move forward along a rain-soaked road as heavy rain lashed the city. According to local authorities, a yellow rainstorm warning had been issued across the municipality, with forecasts indicating intense rainfall in several districts and counties.

Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Remnants of a gas station in Ducos that was looted and then burned by the rioters, industrial area of Nouméa. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Remnants of a gas station in Ducos that was looted and then burned by the rioters, industrial area of Nouméa. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Parts Of New Caledonia ‘Out Of State Control’ - Pierre

Remnants of the Total gas station located between Rivière Salée and Belle Vie. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Noumea. Noumea, New Caledonia, May 17, 2024. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

GLOBALink | Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding

STORY: Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: MAUI, the United States CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 3. various of Lahaina 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 5. various of Lahaina STORYLINE: Just three minutes' drive from the historic seaside town of Lahaina, which was swallowed by wildfires on Aug. 8, an unofficial hub was set up in the garage of Alex Freeman's house, offering food and necessities to people in need. Those who escaped the deadly flames are flocking here to drop off relief supplies. Those who lost everything in the fires are coming here to pick them up. The supplies range from water, canned food, diapers, paper towels, hygiene products, dog and cat food, to medicines, gas, fans and air conditioners. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor "Most of the supplies are coming from local pe

300 visitors flee Expo pavilion due to smoke

300 visitors flee Expo pavilion due to smoke

NAGAKUTE, Japan - Visitors at the World Exposition in Aichi Prefecture look at a notice in front of the Gas Pavilion on Aug. 9. Some 300 visitors escaped from the pavilion earlier in the day after smoke erupted there just before a magic show that uses fire.

300 visitors flee Expo pavilion due to smoke

300 visitors flee Expo pavilion due to smoke

NAGAKUTE, Japan - Visitors at the World Exposition in Aichi Prefecture look at a notice in front of the Gas Pavilion on Aug. 9. Some 300 visitors escaped from the pavilion earlier in the day after smoke erupted there just before a magic show that uses fire. (Kyodo)