Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday. The video shows the aftermath left by the typhoon in Cigu District, Tainan.

Australia dims lights for Earth Hour to raise awareness of environment protection

STORY: Australia dims lights for Earth Hour to raise awareness of environment protection SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney 2. various of Australia's landmarks turning off the lights STORYLINE: Australia's landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge, went dark for one hour on Saturday night as part of a global movement to raise awareness about climate change and nature loss. Earth Hour 2023 aims to raise awareness of the importance of trees and nature to wildlife, communities, and people's mental and physical well-being. "Switching off the lights is a symbolic gesture. The first step towards taking a stand for our planet and calling for greater action on climate change and nature loss," Kerri Major, Earth Hour engagement manager at World Wide Fund (WWF) Australia, told Xinhua. Major hoped that the event could encourage more Australians to make small swit

Matsuzaka Fenway debut 'giant leap for Japanese baseball': paper

Matsuzaka Fenway debut 'giant leap for Japanese baseball': paper

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's debut at Fenway Park on April 11 drew widespread media coverage in the United States the following day, with the local Boston Globe newspaper describing it as ''one small step for the Red Sox and Mariners -- one giant leap for Japanese baseball.'' (MLB)

Matsuzaka Fenway debut 'giant leap for Japanese baseball': paper

Matsuzaka Fenway debut 'giant leap for Japanese baseball': paper

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka's debut at Fenway Park on April 11 drew widespread media coverage in the United States the following day, with the local Boston Globe newspaper describing it as ''one small step for the Red Sox and Mariners -- one giant leap for Japanese baseball.'' (MLB) (Kyodo)