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Ireland: Strong Winds Send Huge Waves Crashing Along Dublin Coast 2

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland.

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Ireland: Strong Winds Send Huge Waves Crashing Along Dublin Coast

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland.

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UK: Waves Pound Aberdeen Coastline Amid Unsettled Winter Weather

Huge waves pounded the Aberdeen coastline amid unsettled winter weather on Thursday, February 5.

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Ireland: Weather Warnings Reissued as Heavy Rain and Winds Batter Island

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland. Twelve counties remain under weather warnings as Ireland braces for another day of torrential rain. A Status Orange rain warning is now in effect for Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, and Waterford. The alert for Dublin and Wicklow, which began this morning, has been extended until 3 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Status Yellow warnings remain in place for several other regions, while multiple train services have been suspended until further notice due to flooding.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily 2

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves 2

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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UK: Sea Foam Covers Yesnaby Shoreline as Storm Bram Brings Rough Waves

Storm Bram swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. In Yesnaby, the intense weather generated rough waves and sea foam that covered the shoreline on the Orkney Islands.

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UK: Storm Bram Sends Huge Waves Crashing Into Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland

On Tuesday, December 9, Storm Bram swept through the UK and Ireland, bringing severe winds and flooding. This video shows big waves hitting the shore in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland.

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FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Karl Geiger of Germany waves for camera during men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Canada: Bomb Cyclone Pounds Newfoundland With Heavy Winds and Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” hit Newfoundland with 120+ km/h winds, heavy rain, and widespread snow, causing coastal flooding, power outages for thousands, and major travel disruptions. Evacuations were reported in southern Avalon as waves topped 9 meters.

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Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows large waves caused by the Hurricane Melissa in St. Thomas, Jamaica. At least seven people were killed across the northern Caribbean as category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday on the southwestern coast of the island of Jamaica, according to local media reports. Photo by Jamaica Observer/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings 2

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Japan: Typhoon Nakri Brings Strong Winds to Southern Izu Islands

Typhoon Nakri made its closest approach to the southern Izu Islands on Monday morning, October 13, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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Japan: High Waves Pound Kanagawa Coast as Typhoon Nakri Approaches Izu Islands

On Monday morning, October 13, high waves were observed along the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture as Typhoon Nakri approached. The powerful typhoon passed south of Hachijojima, part of Tokyo, moving eastward, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the southern Izu Islands.

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Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

This photo taken on October 5, 2025 shows rainfall and waves on waters near downtown area of Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, is intensifying as it nears south China's coastal areas, leading to large-scale evacuations. The island province of Hainan has relocated over 197,000 people from high-risk areas as of Sunday noon, with a typhoon red alert remaining in effect. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

This photo taken on October 5, 2025 shows high waves in a seashore area of Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, is intensifying as it nears south China's coastal areas, leading to large-scale evacuations. The island province of Hainan has relocated over 197,000 people from high-risk areas as of Sunday noon, with a typhoon red alert remaining in effect. Photo by Guo Cheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Lashes Northern Philippines

Super Typhoon Ragasa, locally called Nando, battered northern Philippines with torrential rain and strong winds, causing floods, deadly landslides, and widespread destruction. The storm killed at least nine people: seven from a capsized fishing boat off Cagayan province, one in a landslide in Benguet, and one who drowned in La Union. About 192,000 people across 950 villages were affected. Communities were submerged, homes destroyed, and roads blocked by debris.

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Pro Palestinian Protest - Brussels

Pro Palestinian Protest - Brussels

A man waves a large Palestinian flag from an elevated post during a pro-Palestinian rally in Brussels, Belgium on September 7, 2025. More than 200,000 people filled the streets of the Belgian capital to denounce Israel’s actions in Gaza. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

A protester waves a large flag in the middle of the street outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles on September 1, 2025. Demonstrators gathered as part of anti-ICE protests demanding the abolition of the agency and an end to detentions and deportations. Photo by Lauren Puente/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 6

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 7

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 5

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 4

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 2

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 3

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

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Tatbir Ritual - Baghdad

Tatbir Ritual - Baghdad

A man waves a giant red flag as mourners gather in a large procession during the Tatbir ritual in Baghdad, Iraq on July 6, 2025. Tatbir is a religious ritual practiced by some Shia Muslims on Ashura to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, where participants strike their heads with swords to express grief and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Photo by Ali Abdul Wahid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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390 Ukrainians return home from Russian captivity

390 Ukrainians return home from Russian captivity

A Ukrainian released as part of the first phase of the 1,000-by-1,000 prisoner swap waves a hand, Ukraine, May 23, 2025. The first stage of the large-scale prisoner exchange saw 390 Ukrainians (270 military personnel and 120 civilians) return from Russian captivity. (Photo by Oleksandr Klymenko/Ukrinform)

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Pro-Palestine Rally in Dhaka - Bangladesh

Pro-Palestine Rally in Dhaka - Bangladesh

A boy waves a large Palestinian flag during the “March for Gaza” rally in Dhaka, Bangladesh on April 12, 2025. The rally is held to express solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Large Swells Batter East Coast as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Large swells battered the east coast of Australia on Wednesday, March 5, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred barreled toward the region.

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Australia: Large Swells Batter East Coast as Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Large swells battered the east coast of Australia on Wednesday, March 5, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred barreled toward the region.

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UK: Storm Herminia Causes Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

Storm Herminia brought large waves to the coast of Cornwall on Monday, January 27, as it moved across the UK.

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US: Large Waves Batter California Coast

Large waves continued to pound the California coast on Thursday, December 26. The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for large portions Northern California.

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Canada: Wind Storm Hits Southern British Columbia On Christmas Day

A windstorm slammed into the southwest coast of British Columbia on Christmas Day, December 25, causing widespread ferry cancellations and power outages.

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US: Extreme Wave Pounds Pacific Coast, Surfers Chase Massive Swells

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. This video captures a jet ski towing a surfer chasing big waves in Santa Cruz.

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US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 3

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety. This video shows huge swells rolling into the Santa Cruz Harbor, pushing and smashing boats.

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US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 4

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. Authorities reported minor injuries and promptly evacuated the wharf to ensure public safety.

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US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 5

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. Authorities reported minor injuries and promptly evacuated the wharf to ensure public safety.

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US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 2

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety.

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US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety. This video shows a boat capsized due to high waves in Santa Cruz Harbor.

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The End of War in Syria - Idlib

The End of War in Syria - Idlib

Photo dated September 14, 2018. A Syrian flag waves above a large gathering of people during a demonstration in Maaret al-Numan, northern Idlib province, Syria, on September 14, 2018. The gathering takes place during a demonstration against the Syrian government. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

ZHOUSHA, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port to avoid the cold wave wind and waves in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 26, 2024.

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Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

ZHOUSHA, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port to avoid the cold wave wind and waves in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 26, 2024.

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Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

ZHOUSHA, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port to avoid the cold wave wind and waves in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 26, 2024.

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Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

ZHOUSHA, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port to avoid the cold wave wind and waves in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 26, 2024.

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Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

Fishing Boats Parked Port to Avoid Cold Wave

ZHOUSHA, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26, 2024 - A large number of fishing boats are docked at Shenjiamen Fishing Port to avoid the cold wave wind and waves in Zhoushan city, Zhejiang province, China, Nov 26, 2024.

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