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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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Japan: Severe Snowstorm Triggers Whiteouts Across Hokkaido 2

Severe Snowstorm rushed through Hokkaido on Friday, February 6, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system brought a peak gust of 35.6 meters per second to Cape Soya. Heavy snow and powerful winds triggered whiteouts, causing visibility to drop significantly across the region.

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China: Driver Sparks Chaos With Fireworks Before Fleeing Police

This is the tense moment that a Chinese driver almost destroyed his own vehicle while setting off fireworks on a roadside before being confronted by police. On January 28, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a man lighting fireworks on a street curb beside his parked car when uniformed officers approached to stop him. Realizing he was about to be detained, the driver jumped back into the vehicle and abruptly reversed at high speed. As the car lurched backward, sparks from the still-burning fireworks shot toward the rear of the vehicle, igniting thick clouds of smoke that rapidly filled the street. The video ended with the smoke billowing across the roadway as the car sped away and the police were left behind in the drifting haze.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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China: Electric Scooter Suddenly Catches Fire at Busy Intersection in Huizhou

A woman waiting at a red light in Huizhou, Guangdong, faced a dangerous situation on Monday, January 5, when her electric scooter unexpectedly caught fire. Thick white smoke rapidly poured out from the battery area.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

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US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 4

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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China: Lost Wild Leopard Cat Raised by Domestic Cat in Sichuan

On November 24, 2025, in Liangshan, Sichuan Province, a touching wildlife encounter was captured on video. A tiny wild leopard cat cub, separated from its family, wandered into a farmer’s home and began nursing alongside domestic kittens. As the cub grew rapidly, the mother cat struggled to feed her oversized “baby.” Local forestry officials were later contacted to rescue and care for the leopard cat. Chinese viewers called it “the most adorable case of mistaken motherhood.”

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Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

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Satellite View of Graham Land - Antarctica

Handout Satellite views dated on November 21, 2025, shows Graham Land. Graham Land, the northernmost stretch of the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the most rapidly warming regions on Earth. Its mountainous spine and outlet glaciers drain into the Weddell Sea, forming an important transition zone between grounded ice, floating shelves, and open water. This dynamic landscape supports rich marine ecosystems, including krill-dependent species such as seals, penguins, and seabirds, and plays an important role in global ocean circulation and climate regulation. This Copernicus Sentinel-1 image, acquired on 21 November 2025, shows the contrasting textures of grounded ice, fragmented sea ice, and dark, open ocean, revealing key glaciological features in radar backscatter. Copernicus data is essential to climate science. A recent study published in Nature used Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data to analyse glacier dynamics in Graham Land, Antarctica. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery via ABA

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Building in Nanjing

On November 14, 2025, in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a huge blaze broke out at a complex. Flames engulfed the building, sending thick black smoke spiraling into the clouds. The terrifying footage showed the fire spreading rapidly inside the structure. Chinese viewers expressed shock and concern, saying it was unimaginable how dangerous it would be if anyone were trapped inside. The video served as a grim reminder of the importance of fire safety and prevention.

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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15 Killed in Glue Factory Explosion - Pakistan

People are seen at the explosion site of a chemical factory in Faisalabad, Punjab province, Pakistan, Nov. 21, 2025. Twelve people were killed and scores of others injured on Friday morning when a boiler exploded at a chemical factory in a residential locality in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, police sources said. The blast happened at about 5:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) in the industrial city of Faisalabad, triggering a massive fire that rapidly spread through the facility, police sources told Xinhua. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italy: Heavy Rain Floods Bologna Province, Reno River Swells

Heavy rain triggered alerts in Bologna province, particularly around Ozzano dell’Emilia. The Reno River and Navile Canal rose rapidly after over 100 mm of rain fell in a few hours, prompting an orange alert for hills and mountains and a yellow alert for the plains. Flooded roads and landslides were reported, including a major landslide in Granaglione, Alto Reno Terme.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 6

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead. The video shows streetlights swaying in the strong wind and a ventilation fan spinning rapidly.

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Japan: Water Gushes Out of Manholes in Tokyo Amid Severe Rainfall 2

On Thursday, September 11, sudden thunderstorms hit the southern Kanto region, including Tokyo, causing rapidly changing weather and record-breaking rainfall in some areas. This video shows water gushing out of a manhole at a park in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba 2

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Asian Hornet - France

Asian hornets are pollinating banana flowers in Alsace. This invasive species is multiplying rapidly each year, disrupting various biotopes and posing a major threat to bees. Authorities, beekeepers and professionals specialising in the eradication of this insect are stepping up prevention campaigns, on September 7, 2025, in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM