US: Two Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Texas Hill Country 2

At least two people were dead in catastrophic flash flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country, as torrential rain sent creeks and rivers rapidly rising. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties and said more than 230 people were rescued.

Canada: Aerial Video Shows Wildfires Burning Near Armstrong, Ontario

Wildfires burn near Armstrong, Ontario, as seen from a small aircraft flying between Smoothrock Lake and Mattice Lake on Monday, June 13, 2026. The footage comes as more than 100 wildfires burn across the province, with several northwestern Ontario communities under threat and smoke blanketing Toronto in some of the world's worst air quality this week.

Germany: Large Hail and Storm Batter Schleswig-Holstein

A severe thunderstorm cell dumped heavy rain and hail over Schleswig-Holstein on Monday evening, July 13, triggering more than 150 emergency callouts in the districts of Pinneberg and Steinburg.

US: Evacuations Remain in Place as Willow Fire Grows Near Leadville 2

As of Monday, July 13, the Willow Fire near Turquoise Lake west of Leadville, Colorado, has burned more than 6,200 acres since it started on June 28, with evacuation orders still in place. Firefighters continued working under another Red Flag Warning amid record-setting heat.

UK: Fire Tears Through Walthamstow, Leaving One House Destroyed

A fire broke out in Walthamstow on Sunday, July 12, leaving one house destroyed and a second home damaged before crews stopped it from spreading to more properties. There were no reports of any injuries. It caused disruption to the Weaver London Overground line, and its cause remains under investigation.

France: Water-Scooping Operation Continues on Seine Near Fontainebleau

A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest area of Seine-et-Marne, France, grew to more than 1,300 hectares as of Monday night, July 13, following a series of major fires since a red heatwave alert was issued on Saturday, July 11. Two people were detained near the area as authorities investigated the possibility of arson.

US: Evacuations Remain in Place as Willow Fire Grows Near Leadville

As of Sunday, July 12, the Willow Fire near Turquoise Lake west of Leadville, Colorado, has burned more than 5,800 acres since it started on June 28, with evacuation orders still in place. Firefighters continued working under another Red Flag Warning amid record-setting heat.

Russia: Flash Flooding Hits St. Petersburg After Storm Dumps Half Month’s Rain in Hours

Flash flooding hit St. Petersburg on Saturday, July 11 after a storm dumped more than half the city's monthly rainfall in just a few hours.

US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 6

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Taiwan: Typhoon Bavi Downs Trees Across Taiwan, Knocks Out Power

Typhoon Bavi brought damage across Taiwan through Saturday, July 11, with landslides, flooding, and fallen trees reported in several cities. As of 1 p.m., more than 168,000 homes across Taiwan experienced power outages.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 5

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 4

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 3

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

Japan: Okinawa Braces for Severe Weather as Typhoon Bavi Approaches 2

Typhoon Bavi was approaching Okinawa on Friday, July 10, engulfing the region in strong winds, with storm warnings issued across the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako and Ishigaki islands. Authorities warned of landslides, high waves, and high tides. Airlines canceled more than 160 flights to and from the region.

China: Dogs Jump Rope With Trainer at Pet School

A group of pet dogs jumped rope together with a trainer at Pet Adventure Island in Shanghai on July 6, 2026. The trainer swung the rope while more than ten dogs jumped in time, working together smoothly without tripping. Both the trainer and the dogs appeared to enjoy the activity.

US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

US: America 250 Celebrations Feature Massive Military Air Show Over DC

A massive military flyover, including the new Air Force One, took place as part of the more than nine-hour air show over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 4, marking America's 250th Independence Day celebrations. The event preceded a speech by President Trump and what was billed as the largest fireworks display in U.S. history.

US: Wind-Driven Mora Fire Rages Near Kuna Butte, Idaho

The Mora Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Sunday, July 5, near Kuna Butte, Idaho, burned more than 2,400 acres amid strong winds, destroying one structure that housed livestock and damaging another outbuilding. No injuries were reported and no evacuations or road closures were in effect as of Tuesday, while the cause remained under investigation.

US: Severe Storms Slam New Jersey, Knocking Down Trees, Power Lines

Severe thunderstorms swept across northern and central New Jersey on Friday, July 3, with wind gusts reaching 70 miles per hour and prompting hazard warnings for damaging winds and hail. The storms knocked out power to more than 185,000 customers and brought down numerous trees and power lines across the region.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Sends Smoke Cloud Soaring to 32,000 Feet

Footage filmed from an aircraft flying alongside the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado shows a massive pyrocumulus cloud, formed by the fire's intense heat, towering to an altitude of 32,000 feet. The wildfire, which has burned more than 50,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties with zero containment as of Thursday, July 2, has produced extreme fire behavior driven by record-low humidity and windy conditions.

US: Aspen Acres Fire Tops 50,000 Acres in Southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned more than 50,000 acres with zero containment as of Thursday, July 2, prompting the evacuation of about 750 households and forcing officials to cancel outdoor activities in Pueblo due to heavy smoke. Footage shot roughly seven miles west of Beulah, a town now completely surrounded by flames, shows thick smoke bearing down on the area.

China: Monkeys Break Into Refrigerator to Steal Drinks at Qianling Mountain Park

On June 19, 2026, at Qianling Mountain Park in Guiyang, Guizhou, a group of monkeys was filmed prying open the door of a refrigerator and reaching inside to pull out a bottled drink, continuing to search for more afterward.

US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado 2

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

US: Snyder Fire Surges, Killing Three Firefighters Along Colorado-Utah Border

Thick smoke from the Snyder Fire darkened skies over Fruita, Colorado, near Grand Junction, as the lightning-sparked wildfire, which broke out Saturday in Utah along the Colorado border, merged with multiple other fires and surged to more than 29,000 acres.

US: At Least Four Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Kentucky After Torrential Rain

At least four people were killed and more than 60 rescues conducted after torrential rain dumped up to eight inches in parts of Kentucky, triggering flash flooding across multiple counties over the weekend. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

US: Pocket Fire Surges Near Sedona, Arizona

The Pocket Fire, burning just seven miles north of Sedona, Arizona, grew to 6,016 acres with zero percent containment as of June 28, more than doubling in size overnight due to windy conditions.

Venezuela: Buildings Collapse Across Caracas After Devastating Twin Earthquakes

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, killing at least 188 people, injuring more than 1,500, and leaving hundreds of buildings in ruins.

Spain: Wildfire Near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

A wildfire broke out near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, on Thursday, June 25. It burned more than 4,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze, believed to have been caused by agricultural machinery, remained uncontrolled as of Friday morning.

UK: Pylon Catches Fire in Christchurch, Dorset

More than 60 emergency calls were made after a pylon was spotted on fire in a field in Christchurch, Dorset, on Wednesday, June 24.

Venezuela: Moment of Earthquake Captured at El Ávila Cable Car Station Amid Twin Tremors

The video captured the moment an earthquake hit at the cable car station in El Ávila National Park. Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, killing at least 188 people, injuring more than 1,500, and leaving hundreds of buildings in ruins.

US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area 2

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 21,000 customers without power as of Thursday morning.

US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 23,000 customers without power by Thursday morning.

US: Severe Storm Turns Green Bay, Wisconsin Streets into Rivers

A severe storm struck Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 24, dumping more than 2 inches of rain and hail in under an hour, turning streets into rivers.

US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 4

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

Italy: Powerful Downburst Caught on Camera Felling Tree in Friuli Venezia Giulia

A powerful supercell storm swept through the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy on Monday evening, June 22, generating downbursts and tornadoes that unroofed homes in Basiliano, uprooted trees in Tavagnacco, and knocked out power across Codroipo and surrounding areas in the provinces of Udine, Pordenone, and Gorizia. The footage shows a tree more than 50 years old being toppled by a powerful downburst in Varmo, Udine.

US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

Spain: Passengers Stranded at Córdoba Station After Power Line Sparks Track Fire Near Seville

Passengers were stranded at Córdoba station on Tuesday, June 23, after a fallen high-voltage power line sparked a track fire and caused a widespread power outage that halted rail services between Seville and Córdoba. More than 20 trains were delayed or stopped, including high-speed AVE services on the Madrid-Andalusia corridor.

US: Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Batter North Carolina

Strong storms swept through North Carolina on Monday, June 22, bringing damaging winds and leaving widespread destruction. Tens of thousands of outages were reported across the Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas, with more than 30,000 customers still without power as of Tuesday morning.

US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

UK: Major Fire Breaks Out at Recycling Plant in Widnes

A major incident declared following a huge fire at a recycling plant in Widnes on Monday, June 22, has been stood down. More than 450 tonnes of cardboard burned, causing multiple explosions, while smoke was visible for miles.

US: Iron Fire Burns Through Juab County, Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 25,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze.

US: Aerial Footage Captures Massive Smoke From Iron Fire Burning in Utah

The Iron Fire broke out in Juab County, Utah on Friday, June 19, scorching over 24,000 acres by Monday, June 22. The fire forced the evacuation of the entire town of Eureka, with more than 400 firefighters from a multi-agency team deployed to battle the human-caused blaze. The video, recorded by a passenger aboard an Allegiant flight flying into Provo, shows massive smoke from the fire.

US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade 2

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

US: Knicks Fans Climb Truck Ahead of Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. This video shows Knicks fans climbing on top of a truck before the parade began.

US: Fans Pack Manhattan Streets Hours Before Knicks’ Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. Massive crowds lined the streets early Thursday morning ahead of the parade.