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US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland 2

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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Spain: Los Gallardos Wildfire Kills 12, Leaves 23 Missing in Almería

A wildfire broke out in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain, on Thursday afternoon, July 9, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 missing. Authorities say a fallen power line cable sparked the blaze.

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World Cup 2026 – France Fans Celebrate After Win Over Morocco 2

French fans celebrated in different places on Thursday, July 9, after France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reaching their third straight semi-final.

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World Cup 2026 – France Fans Celebrate After Win Over Morocco

French fans celebrated in different places on Thursday, July 9, after France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts, reaching their third straight semi-final.

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Mexico: Sonora Braces for Heavy Rain, Hail, and Flash Flood Risk

Sonora faced unstable weather on Thursday, July 9, with heavy rain, lightning, and hail in parts of the state. Authorities warned of flash flooding, landslides, and rising river levels, while sustained gusty wind raised the risk of reduced visibility and falling debris on roads.

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US: SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites from Cape Canaveral

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 29 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Thursday, July 9, at 5:25 a.m. ET.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding across New Jersey

Flash flooding hit parts of New Jersey on Thursday, July 9, after heavy rain fell during a Flash Flood Warning. Multiple roads were closed as cars became stuck or submerged in floodwaters across the region.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Move Into Chicago Area, Bringing Intense Lightning

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area on Thursday, July 2, bringing intense lightning.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Portugal Fans Gather Outside Toronto Hotel After Croatia Win 2

Fans gathered outside a hotel in Toronto where Portugal's players are staying, after the team beat Croatia to advance to the round of 16 on Thursday, July 2.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Cristiano Ronaldo Appears on Hotel Balcony After Toronto Win

Fans gathered outside a hotel in Toronto, where Portugal's players were staying, after the team beat Croatia to advance to the Round of 16 on Thursday, July 2. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates appeared on the hotel balcony to greet the crowd of supporters gathered below.

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Japan: America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration Held in Tokyo

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo hosted a celebration in Odaiba on Thursday, July 3, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge were illuminated in red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag, while fireworks lit up the night sky and a drone show displayed the faces of Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

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UK: Van Catches Fire in Catford, London, Causing Traffic Disruption

The A205 South Circular was closed westbound in Catford, London, after a van caught fire, causing traffic disruption in the area on Thursday, July 2.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Croatia Fans Throw Bottles After Stoppage-Time Goal Ruled Offside

Croatia fans threw bottles onto the pitch at Toronto Stadium on Thursday, July 2, after VAR ruled Mario Pasalic offside on a stoppage-time goal that would have tied the match 2-2, sealing Portugal's 2-1 win and Croatia's World Cup elimination.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Portugal Fans Gather Outside Toronto Hotel After Croatia Win

Fans gathered outside a hotel in Toronto where Portugal's players are staying, after the team beat Croatia to advance to the round of 16 on Thursday, July 2. Video footage shows the crowd outside the hotel, with the person who filmed the video identifying a figure greeting fans from a window as Cristiano Ronaldo.

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US: Aspen Acres Fire Sends Smoke Cloud Soaring to 32,000 Feet

Footage filmed from an aircraft flying alongside the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado shows a massive pyrocumulus cloud, formed by the fire's intense heat, towering to an altitude of 32,000 feet. The wildfire, which has burned more than 50,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties with zero containment as of Thursday, July 2, has produced extreme fire behavior driven by record-low humidity and windy conditions.

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US: Aspen Acres Fire Tops 50,000 Acres in Southern Colorado

The Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo and Custer counties, Colorado, has burned more than 50,000 acres with zero containment as of Thursday, July 2, prompting the evacuation of about 750 households and forcing officials to cancel outdoor activities in Pueblo due to heavy smoke. Footage shot roughly seven miles west of Beulah, a town now completely surrounded by flames, shows thick smoke bearing down on the area.

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US: Overnight Storm Pounds Evergreen and Kittredge, Colorado

An overnight storm dropped 6 inches of rain in two hours on Thursday, June 25, flooding Evergreen and Kittredge, Colorado, triggering rockslides and causing major damage to homes, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Dutch Fans March Through Kansas City Ahead of Match Against Tunisia 2

Netherlands fans marched through the streets of Kansas City ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Tunisia on Thursday, June 25.

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World Cup 2026 – USA Fans Pack SoFi Stadium Ahead of Group D Finale Against Turkey

USA fans in red, white, and blue gathered outside SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D finale against Turkey on Thursday, June 25.

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Spain: Evacuations Forced as Wildfire Breaks Out in Ezkabarte, Navarra

A large wildfire broke out on Thursday, June 25, near Makirriain in the Ezkabarte area of Navarra, Spain, after a fire started in agricultural land at the foot of Monte Ezkaba. The blaze rapidly spread into surrounding pine forests, prompting authorities to activate the region's emergency wildfire response plan and evacuate nearby villages.

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UK: Wildfire Breaks Out on Tintwistle Moor Near Glossop Amid Heatwave 2

A wildfire broke out on Tintwistle Moor, near Glossop, Derbyshire, on Thursday, June 25, affecting around 500 square meters of moorland and woodland amid the heatwave. Residents were urged to keep windows and doors shut and avoid the area.

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UK: Wildfire Breaks Out on Tintwistle Moor Near Glossop Amid Heatwave

A wildfire broke out on Tintwistle Moor, near Glossop, Derbyshire, on Thursday, June 25, affecting around 500 square meters of moorland and woodland amid the heatwave. Residents were urged to keep windows and doors shut and avoid the area.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, Forces Hundreds to Evacuate

A wildfire broke out near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, on Thursday, June 25. It burned more than 4,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people. The blaze, believed to have been caused by agricultural machinery, remained uncontrolled as of Friday morning.

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Spain: Wildfire in Congosto Remains at Highest Danger Level in León

A wildfire that broke out in the municipality of Congosto, León, on Wednesday, June 24, remained active at the highest danger level as of Thursday, with firefighting efforts hampered by difficult weather conditions and multiple fire fronts scattered across the area.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Dutch Fans March Through Kansas City Ahead of Match Against Tunisia

Netherlands fans marched through the streets of Kansas City ahead of their team's final World Cup group-stage match against Tunisia on Thursday, June 25.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks Out Near Copeland Park in Peckham, South London

A large blaze broke out near Copeland Park in Peckham, South London on Thursday, June 25, affecting a shop and storage unit on Rye Lane. Residents were urged to close windows and doors and avoid the area.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area 2

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 21,000 customers without power as of Thursday morning.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 23,000 customers without power by Thursday morning.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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Japan: Quake Damage Seen at Convenience Store in Hachinohe After M6.9 Tremor

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, triggering upper-5 seismic intensity in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services. This video shows products, including a broken wine bottle, scattered on the floor of a convenience store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture.

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Japan: Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate Coast

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, on Thursday morning, June 25, triggering an upper-5 intensity shaking in Aomori Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No tsunami threat was reported, though the quake, which occurred at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers, caused disruptions to Shinkansen and other rail services.

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World Cup 2026 – US: New Yorkers Gather Outside Pizzeria to Watch Match

New Yorkers gathered outside Little Italy Pizza in Manhattan, New York, on Thursday night to watch a FIFA World Cup 2026 match.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game 3

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Mexico’s Win Over South Korea Sparks Street Celebrations in L.A.

Mexico secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, June 18, sparking large celebrations at watch parties in Los Angeles' Koreatown. While most fans celebrated peacefully, one man was shot in the leg near a watch party on Irolo Street, and the Los Angeles Police Department issued a citywide tactical alert as crowds filled the streets.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Scotland Fans March Through Providence Ahead of Morocco Match

A sea of Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, filled the streets of Providence, Rhode Island, on Thursday, June 18, ahead of Scotland's game against Morocco the following day.

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US: Warehouse Fire Prompts Evacuations in Monrovia After Blaze Breaks Out

A fire broke out at a women's apparel warehouse on the 100 block of East Chestnut Avenue in Monrovia on Thursday evening, June 18, prompting evacuations of the nearby area. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Bring Deadly Flooding to Mississippi Gulf Coast

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mississippi on Thursday, June 18, killing a road crew member in Franklin County and prompting water rescues in Harrison County.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game 2

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Trigger Flooding in Southeast Louisiana

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought tornadoes, extreme winds and torrential rain to southeast Louisiana on Thursday, June 18, causing widespread flooding and damage to homes and businesses across multiple areas. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declared a state of emergency for six parishes as emergency crews responded to the destruction.

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World Cup 2026 – Canada: Thousands of Fans Pack Downtown Vancouver Ahead of Qatar Game

Thousands of Team Canada fans gathered in downtown Vancouver on Thursday, June 18, ahead of the team's World Cup group stage match against Qatar at BC Place.

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US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade 2

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

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US: Thousands of Knicks Fans Flood Manhattan Streets for NBA Championship Parade

Thousands of New York Knicks fans flooded the streets in Manhattan on Thursday, June 18, for the team's first-ever ticker-tape parade, celebrating their NBA championship after a 53-year title drought. The championship ceremony was held at noon with more than 10,000 NYPD officers deployed for the event.

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US: Knicks Fans Climb Truck Ahead of Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. This video shows Knicks fans climbing on top of a truck before the parade began.

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France: Bus Catches Fire Near Porte d’Ivry in Paris 13th Arrondissement

A bus on line 27 caught fire and exploded at its terminus near Porte d'Ivry in Paris' 13th arrondissement on Thursday morning, June 17, sending thick black smoke across the neighborhood. No injuries were reported.

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US: Fans Pack Manhattan Streets Hours Before Knicks’ Championship Parade

New York City celebrated the NBA champion New York Knicks with a ticker-tape parade on Thursday, June 18, to honor the franchise's first championship title in more than 50 years. Massive crowds lined the streets early Thursday morning ahead of the parade.

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US: Power Flashes Captured Amid Severe Storm Battering Kentucky

Two waves of severe storms and heavy rain hit Kentucky from Wednesday night, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, with a flood watch issued for the northern half of the state.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 5

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 4

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.