Spain: Farmers Block Roads in Catalonia Over EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

Farmers in Catalonia blocked major roads on Thursday, January 8 in protest against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. Protest organizers said the blockades would continue at least until Monday, as similar tractor protests were also reported in Galicia and other regions.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 2

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 3

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts.

Training of operators of ground robotic systems

Training of operators of ground robotic systems

A team of a ground robotic complex sets up the antenna of a radio repeater during the training of operators of ground robotic systems and other specialists for the Ukrainian Ground Forces, April 16, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Training of operators of ground robotic systems

Training of operators of ground robotic systems

Kyrylo (call sign Shaman), a cadet of the UGV school, sets up the antenna of a radio repeater during the training of operators of ground robotic systems and other specialists for the Ukrainian Ground Forces, April 16, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Training of operators of ground robotic systems

Training of operators of ground robotic systems

Kyrylo (call sign Shaman), a cadet of the UGV school, sets up the antenna of a radio repeater during the training of operators of ground robotic systems and other specialists for the Ukrainian Ground Forces, April 16, 2025. (Photo by Pavlo Bahmut/Ukrinform)

Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

Ireland: Man With Gun Reported At Dublin’s Connolly Station, Passengers Evacuated 2

Armed gardaí rushed to Connolly Station in Dublin on Wednesday evening, January 8, after passengers reported seeing a man with a shotgun traveling on an evening service into the city. The station was closed, and passengers were evacuated. A man in his 50s was arrested at the scene.

UK: Flash Flooding Causes Travel Disuprions In Parts Of Yorkshire

Stormy weather brought heavy rains to West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire on Monday, May 6, causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. The MET office issued a yellow weather warning.

UkrOboronProm presents new samples of weapons and military equipment

UkrOboronProm presents new samples of weapons and military equipment

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2024 - The high-level drone control station (high-level radio repeater) is displayed during an event organised by JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry (UkrOboronProm) to mark the Defence and Industrial Complex Employee Day, Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.