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US: Winter Storm Brings Record Snow and Dangerous Cold to South Carolina

A powerful winter storm swept across South Carolina over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold, and major travel disruptions as Charleston set a new daily snowfall record. This video was taken in Moncks Corner, Charleston metropolitan area on Saturday, January 31.

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Portugal: Storm Kristin Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides, Leaving 850,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin has left at least five dead and caused widespread devastation across central and northern Portugal. Labeled an 'extreme climatic event' by the government, the storm brought hurricane-force winds that triggered over 3,300 emergency incidents and knocked out power to 855,000 residents on Wednesday, January 28. While the peak has passed, major rail lines remain suspended and hundreds of thousands of homes are still without electricity as cleanup efforts continue.

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 4

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 3

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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US: Wintry Weather of Snow and Ice Impacts the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area

Wintry weather bringing a mix of snow and ice could impact the Oklahoma City metropolitan area on Thursday, December 4, potentially disrupting travel during the morning commute.

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LAX Airport

LAX Airport

AIRBUS A320 JET BLUE The most heavy airport of the world, Los Angeles Int. Is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles and its surrounding metropolitan area. October 12, 2022. Photo by Thomas Arnoux/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: Fire Erupts on Cerro del Tepeyac in Mexico City

A wildfire broke out on the Cerro del Tepeyac in the Sierra de Guadalupe, near Avenida Cantera in Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City, on the night of Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The fire, also known locally as "El Gachupín," was reported by residents on social media to affect areas near Martín Carrera and La Villa. Emergency services responded and managed to control the blaze. Authorities are investigating the cause to determine whether it was deliberately set.

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Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japanese sushi restaurant chain Choushimaru Co. holds a tuna-cutting show at an outlet in Tokyo's Nerima Ward on Nov. 1, 2025. Guiness World Records recognized the chain for the highest number of simultaneous tuna-cutting shows after it held them at all 71 of its outlets in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japanese sushi restaurant chain Choushimaru Co. holds a tuna-cutting show at an outlet in Tokyo's Nerima Ward on Nov. 1, 2025. Guiness World Records recognized the chain for the highest number of simultaneous tuna-cutting shows after it held them at all 71 of its outlets in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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Japan: Trump Arrives at U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base Aboard Marine One 2

U.S. President Donald Trump, visiting Japan, arrived at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka Base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Tuesday afternoon, October 28 aboard Marine One, accompanied by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Several videos of Marine One flying over the Tokyo metropolitan area were posted on social media.

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Japan: Trump Arrives at U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base Aboard Marine One

U.S. President Donald Trump, visiting Japan, arrived at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka Base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Tuesday afternoon, October 28 aboard Marine One, accompanied by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Several videos of Marine One flying over the Tokyo metropolitan area were posted on social media.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 3

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 2

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 4

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Record Rainfall and Flood Warnings Across Phoenix and Gila County, Arizona 3

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across metro Phoenix on Sunday, breaking the city’s Oct. 12 rainfall record with nearly 2 inches at Sky Harbor Airport. The National Weather Service issued multiple flood warnings across Maricopa County, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley, and extended a flood watch for the Phoenix area through Monday evening. Flooding also hit Globe, Miami, and nearby Gila County towns still recovering from deadly floods weeks earlier.

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US: Record Rainfall and Flood Warnings Across Phoenix and Gila County, Arizona 2

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across metro Phoenix on Sunday, breaking the city’s Oct. 12 rainfall record with nearly 2 inches at Sky Harbor Airport. The National Weather Service issued multiple flood warnings across Maricopa County, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley, and extended a flood watch for the Phoenix area through Monday evening. Flooding also hit Globe, Miami, and nearby Gila County towns still recovering from deadly floods weeks earlier.

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US: Record Rainfall and Flood Warnings Across Phoenix and Gila County, Arizona

Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across metro Phoenix on Sunday, breaking the city’s Oct. 12 rainfall record with nearly 2 inches at Sky Harbor Airport. The National Weather Service issued multiple flood warnings across Maricopa County, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley, and extended a flood watch for the Phoenix area through Monday evening. Flooding also hit Globe, Miami, and nearby Gila County towns still recovering from deadly floods weeks earlier.

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Japan: Crane Collapses at Tokyo Demolition Site, Causes Power Outage

A crane collapsed at a demolition site in Koishikawa, Bunkyo Ward, central Tokyo, on Saturday, September 20, falling onto a neighboring building. While no one was injured, the accident caused damage to the building and cut power lines, leaving about 1,300 homes in the area without power.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

SAITAMA, Japan, Sept. 1 Kyodo - Firefighters conduct a disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years. (Kyodo)

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Prompting Weather Warnings

A dust storm swept through the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, September 3 as the National Weather Service issued warnings for thunderstorm, flash flooding and dust storm warnings.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Firefighters conduct a disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Firefighters conduct a disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from R) inspects a cross-prefecture disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during the closing ceremony of a cross-prefecture disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Firefighters conduct a disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

A cross-prefecture disaster drill is conducted at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Cross-prefecture joint disaster drill

Firefighters conduct a disaster drill at a park in Saitama near Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2025, the 102nd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Police officers, Self-Defense Force members and medical staff as well as firefighters from four prefectures and five cities in the Tokyo metropolitan area were mobilized for the joint drill as authorities warn that a megaquake has a 70 percent probability of hitting the Tokyo area within the next 30 years.

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US National Guard - Washington

US National Guard - Washington

People visit the Washington Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on August 26, 2025 as armed National Guard troops patrol the area. On August 11, President Donald Trump invoked section 740 of Washington, D.C.'s Home Rule Act of 1973, federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deploying National Guard troops, citing crime-fighting reasons. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic 2

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

An aerial view of flooded streets after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

An aerial view of flooded streets after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

A motorcyclist rides through a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

A motorcyclist rides through a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

A young enjoying of a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

View from outside a flooded house after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

An aerial view of flooded streets after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

People walking through a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Korea: Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Warnings in Seoul Metropolitan Area

Heavy rain battered the Seoul Metropolitan Area on Wednesday, August 13, triggering flood warnings. Some roads were closed, and train services were suspended.

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US: United Airlines Tech Outage Grounds Flights, Causes Delays Nationwide 2

United Airlines grounded its flights nationwide on Wednesday night, August 6, due to a technology issue, resulting in over 1,000 delays and dozens of cancellations.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Flooding, Tornado Threat to D.C. Region

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast on Wednesday, July 9, triggering flash flooding in some areas. A tornado warning was issued for Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland.

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Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Firefighters battle a fire at a telecommunication building in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 2025. A fire broke out on Monday inside the telecommunication building, injuring 14 people, causing a partial disruption of telecommunication and internet services in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area. Photo by Ismael Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Firefighters battle a fire at a telecommunication building in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 2025. A fire broke out on Monday inside the telecommunication building, injuring 14 people, causing a partial disruption of telecommunication and internet services in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area. Photo by Ismael Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Smoke rises from a burning telecommunication building in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 2025. A fire broke out on Monday inside the telecommunication building, injuring 14 people, causing a partial disruption of telecommunication and internet services in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area. Photo by Ismael Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Smoke rises from a burning telecommunication building in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 2025. A fire broke out on Monday inside the telecommunication building, injuring 14 people, causing a partial disruption of telecommunication and internet services in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area. Photo by Ismael Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Cairo Telecommunication Building Fire - Egypt

Firefighters battle a fire at a telecommunication building in Cairo, Egypt, on July 7, 2025. A fire broke out on Monday inside the telecommunication building, injuring 14 people, causing a partial disruption of telecommunication and internet services in the Greater Cairo metropolitan area. Photo by Ismael Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: SUV Crashes Into Domino’s Pizza, Triggers Explosion in Utah

An SUV crashed into a Domino’s in Herriman, south of Salt Lake City, Utah, rupturing a gas line and causing an explosion on Saturday night, July 5. Two bystanders rescued the driver and a passenger moments before the vehicle caught fire. Several people from the three-car crash were hospitalized, but no injuries were reported from the blast.

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