RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

Subway museum stations in Rome

Subway museum stations in Rome

Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri delivers a speech at an opening ceremony for two new subway stations in the city, designed to showcase the finds unearthed during more than a decade of construction.

Subway museum stations in Rome

Subway museum stations in Rome

The ruins of a dwelling in ancient Rome are on display on Dec. 16, 2025, in a new subway station in the city, one of two stations designed to showcase the finds unearthed during more than a decade of construction.

Subway museum stations in Rome

Subway museum stations in Rome

A person takes a photo of archaeological finds from ancient Rome on display on Dec. 16, 2025, in a new subway station in the city, one of two stations designed to showcase the finds unearthed during more than a decade of construction.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 8

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 7

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Whipping Winds and High Surf Hit Jersey Shore

A powerful storm caused widespread damage across the Tri-State area on Thursday, October 30, with barges washed up on Woodmont Beach in Connecticut. The system, which brought heavy flooding to roads and subway stations, also toppled trees. This video shows whipping winds and high surf hitting the Jersey Shore.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 6

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 5

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded basements in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 3

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 4

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 2

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: NYC Subway Stations Flooded as Storms Hit Northeast 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rain and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions across New York and New Jersey. In New York City, rainwater flowed into subway stations, forcing passengers to walk through floodwaters.

US: NYC Subway Stations Flooded as Storms Hit Northeast

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rain and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions across New York and New Jersey. In New York City, rainwater flowed into subway stations, forcing passengers to walk through floodwaters.

US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain 2

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain 3

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain 4

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

People spend the night at a subway station for shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Iran military conflict, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas in central Israel have been hit multiple times by missile attacks, causing casualties and damage to buildings. In response, the city has opened metro stations and civil defense shelters in the city center to provide refuge for the public, on June 21, 2025 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

People spend the night at a subway station for shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Iran military conflict, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas in central Israel have been hit multiple times by missile attacks, causing casualties and damage to buildings. In response, the city has opened metro stations and civil defense shelters in the city center to provide refuge for the public, on June 21, 2025 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

A woman spends the night with her dog at a subway station for shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Iran military conflict, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas in central Israel have been hit multiple times by missile attacks, causing casualties and damage to buildings. In response, the city has opened metro stations and civil defense shelters in the city center to provide refuge for the public, on June 21, 2025 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

People spend the night at a subway station for shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Iran military conflict, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas in central Israel have been hit multiple times by missile attacks, causing casualties and damage to buildings. In response, the city has opened metro stations and civil defense shelters in the city center to provide refuge for the public, on June 21, 2025 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

Missile Attack Shelter in Tel Aviv - Israel

People spend the night at a subway station for shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 20, 2025. Since the outbreak of the Israel-Iran military conflict, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas in central Israel have been hit multiple times by missile attacks, causing casualties and damage to buildings. In response, the city has opened metro stations and civil defense shelters in the city center to provide refuge for the public, on June 21, 2025 in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 2

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 3

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 4

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 5

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Vietnam's first subway

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 22 Kyodo - Passengers line up in front of a subway ticket gate in Ho Chi Minh City on Dec. 22, 2024, as the day marks Vietnam's first operation of a subway. The 20-kilometer railway line including a 2-km subway section was financed by Japan's yen loans. (Kyodo)

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 10

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 11

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 9

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 5

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 6

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 7

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 4

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 3

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 2

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A supervisor is pictured at the driver's seat on an autonomous driving minibus in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A screen displays real-time road surface situation and operational information inside an autonomous driving minibus that runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A citizen books a free trip on the autonomous driving minibus through a mobile phone application in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger gets on an autonomous driving minibus in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

Turkey: Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding In Ankara 5

Thunderstorms brought heavy rains and hail to Ankara on Tuesday, April 30, causing flooding and power outages in some areas. Roads and subway stations were flooded, and vehicles were submerged.

Turkey: Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding In Ankara 4

Thunderstorms brought heavy rains and hail to Ankara on Tuesday, April 30, causing flooding and power outages in some areas. Roads and subway stations were flooded, and vehicles were submerged.