US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

Fourth Positive March organized by Pride Positivo - Madrid

Fourth Positive March organized by Pride Positivo - Madrid

Demonstrators carry a banner with the slogan 'No excuses for discrimination' during the Fourth Positive March organized by Pride Positivo under the slogan "Faced with stigma, we are the answer", on October 18, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The march is organized to claim the dignity and visibility of the more than 150,000 people living with HIV in Spain and departs from the Ministry of Health to the Reina Sofia Museum. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Everglades Wildfire Spreads Across Broward County, Raising Air Quality Concerns

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades, known as the Mile Marker 39 Fire, has scorched approximately 42,000 acres in western Broward County. The blaze, which began as two separate brush fires on August 18, remains only 10% contained as of August 21. Strong winds have pushed smoke across South Florida, prompting air quality concerns and visibility warnings for residents and drivers. No structures are currently at risk, and no injuries have been reported.

India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility 6

Dense fog engulfed Delhi and surrounding areas on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility 5

Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility

Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility 4

Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility 2

Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

India: Dense Fog Shrouds Delhi, Causing Poor Visibility 3

Dense fog engulfed Delhi on Wednesday, January 15, resulting in low visibility and flight disruptions.

UK: Poor Visibility At Manchester Airport After Temporary Runway Closure Due To Snow

On Thursday, January 9, Manchester Airport temporarily closed its runways due to heavy snowfall. Although the runways reopened after approximately an hour, the disruption caused delays to some flights. This video shows the runway after reopening, covered in mist with no visibility, accompanied by the sound of an airplane taking off.

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (4r), helps to hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Barcelona City Hall, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (4r), helps to hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Barcelona City Hall, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (4r), helps to hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Barcelona City Hall, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The President of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès (4r), the President of the Parliament, Anna Erra (3r) and the Minister of Equality and Feminisms of the Generalitat, Tània Verge (4l) hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Palace of the Generalitat, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Switzerland Plans To Buy Dozens Of US F-35 Fighter Jets

Switzerland Plans To Buy Dozens Of US F-35 Fighter Jets

★Handout photo dated December 27, 2013 of the F-35 Integrated Test Force is completing a series of night flights, testing the ability to fly the jet safely in instrument meteorological conditions where the pilot has no external visibility references. Switzerland has chosen Lockheed Martin's F-35A Lightning II as its next-generation fighter jet, the government said on Wednesday, angering opponents who have pledged a new referendum to overturn what they dubbed an unnecessary "Ferrari" option. The $ 5.5 billion deal adds a 15th nation to the world's largest weapons project -- a family of interconnected, single-engine jets to be used by the United States and its allies and partners. It came alongside a $ 2.1 billion agreement to buy the Patriot surface-to-air missile system from US group Raytheon, with European competitors losing out on both deals. Courtesy photo by Tom Reynolds via ABACAPRES