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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Satellite View of Hurricane Melissa

Satellite View of Hurricane Melissa

Handout photo dated on October 28, 2025 shows Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central pressure of 892 hPa, Melissa already ranks among the most intense hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin. On that day, at 15:55 UTC, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured a vivid view of hurricane Melissa's eye just a few hours before it made landfall on the southern coast of Jamaica. Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

A man tries to remove fallen branches caused by the Hurricane Melissa in Kingston, Jamaica, on Oct. 28, 2025. 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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Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa Damage - Jamaica

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a gas station damaged by the Hurricane Melissa in Montego Bay, 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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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: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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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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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica competes during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Li Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica is seen before the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Wang Lili /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

World Athletics Championships - Tokyo

Sha'Carri Richardson (R) of the United States and Jonielle Smith of Jamaica compete during the women's 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 21, 2025. Photo by Wang Lili /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States, silver medalist Amy Hunt (L) of Britain and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Jamaica pose during the awarding ceremony of the women's 200m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Jamaica poses during the awarding ceremony of the women's 200m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States, silver medalist Amy Hunt (L) of Britain and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Jamaica pose during the awarding ceremony of the women's 200m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Bronze medalist Bryan Levell of Jamaica reacts during the men's 200m awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 6 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 6 - Tokyo

Ackelia Smith of Jamaica competes during the women's triple jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 18, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Ju Huanzong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

(From L) Oblique Seville of Jamaica, Kenneth Bednarek of the United States, Kishane Thompson of Jamaica and Noah Lyles of the United States compete in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

(From L) Oblique Seville of Jamaica, Kenneth Bednarek of the United States, Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, Noah Lyles of the United States, Kayinsola Ajayi of Nigeria and Akani Simbine of South Africa compete in the men's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Oblique Seville (C) of Jamaica celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025, alongside Kishane Thompson (R) of Jamaica and Noah Lyles of the United States who finished second and third, respectively.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (C) of Jamaica competes in the women's 100-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles (C) of the United States poses with his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men's 200-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside compatriot silver medalist Kenneth Bednarek (L) and bronze medalist Bryan Levell of Jamaica.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States poses with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 200-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Amy Hunt (L) of Britain and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Jamaica.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Noah Lyles (R) of the United States wins the men's 200-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025. Bryan Levell (L) of Jamaica finished third.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States celebrates after winning the women's 200-meter final at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025, alongside Amy Hunt (L) of Britain and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica, who finished second and third, respectively.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Mattia Furlani of Italy (C) kisses his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men's long jump event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Tajay Gayle (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Shi Yuhao of China.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Mattia Furlani of Italy (C) kisses his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men's long jump event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Tajay Gayle (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Shi Yuhao of China.

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2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 5 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 5 - Tokyo

Tajay Gayle of Jamaica competes during the Men's Long Jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 17, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Song Yanhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 5 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 5 - Tokyo

Shiann Salmon of Jamaica reacts before the women's 400m hurdles semifinal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 17, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Lili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 4 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 4 - Tokyo

(250916) -- TOKYO, September 16, 2025 Photo by Xinhua) -- Shanieka Ricketts of Jamaica competes during the women's triple jump qualification at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 16, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Gold medalist Cordell Tinch (C) of the United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men's 110-meter hurdle event at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2025, alongside silver medalist Orlando Bennet (L) and bronze medalist Tyler Mason of Jamaica.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Rachid Muratake (C) of Japan reacts after crossing the finish line in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025. Seen on his sides are Orlando Bennett (L) and Tyler Mason of Jamaica.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Rachid Muratake (C) of Japan competes in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, alongside Orlando Bennett (L) and Tyler Mason of Jamaica.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Rachid Muratake (C) of Japan crosses the finish line in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, alongside Orlando Bennett (L) and Tyler Mason of Jamaica.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Rachid Muratake (C) of Japan competes in the men's 110-meter hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2025, alongside Orlando Bennett (L) and Tyler Mason of Jamaica.

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2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 3 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 3 - Tokyo

Ditaji Kambundji (R) of Switzerland, Grace Stark (L) of the United States and Danielle Williams of Jamaica compete during the women's 100m hurdles final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Photo by Li Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 3 - Tokyo

2025 World Athletics Championships - Day 3 - Tokyo

Roshawn Clarke of Jamaica competes during the men's 400m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Photo by Li Ming /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025, alongside silver medalist Tina Clayton (L) of Jamaica and bronze medalist Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville of Jamaica celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville (C) of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025, with his compatriot and silver medalist Kishane Thompson (L) and bronze medalist Noah Lyles of the United States.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Gold medalist Oblique Seville of Jamaica poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Noah Lyles (R) of the United States takes a selfie with gold medalist Oblique Seville (C) and silver medalist Kishane Thompson of Jamaica during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - Day 2

World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - Day 2

Danielle Williams of Jamaica reacts after the women's 100m hurdles heat at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 14, 2025. Photo by Li Gang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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