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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Causes Hours-Long Security Lines at Houston Airport 2

Airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines due to TSA staffing shortages amid the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This video shows long lines of passengers formed at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the hardest-hit airports in the country.

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Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Causes Hours-Long Security Lines at Houston Airport

Airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines due to TSA staffing shortages amid the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This video shows long lines of passengers formed at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the hardest-hit airports in the country.

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US: Long Security Lines at Houston Airport Amid TSA Staffing Crisis

Thousands of travelers endured hours-long queues at US airports on Sunday, March 8, as spring break traffic collided with a TSA staffing crisis. With personnel working without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown, wait times at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport were warned to exceed three hours. Airport officials advised travelers via social media to arrive four to five hours before their flights.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Triggers Hours-Long Lines at New Orleans Airport

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) faced severe security delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Security lines stretched through multiple floors of the terminal and into the parking garage, amid an apparent TSA sickout during a partial government shutdown that left officers working without full pay.

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UK: London Euston Station Evacuated After Security Alert

Euston Station in London was evacuated Thursday afternoon, October 2, over a suspicious item, halting rail services. British Transport Police cordoned off the area, with emergency vehicles on site, as hundreds of people were forced to leave the station.

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UK: Technical Issue Shuts Road Tunnel to Heathrow Terminal, Triggers Major Congestion

A technical issue forced the closure of a road tunnel to Heathrow Airport’s Terminals 2 and 3 on Tuesday, August 5, causing major congestion and long lines. Some passengers abandoned their vehicles and walked with luggage. The tunnel later reopened, but delays persisted, and travelers were urged to allow extra time and use public transportation.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Hits Tokai Region, Train Services Disrupted

Heavy rain battered the Tokai region on Thursday, July 17, causing widespread flooding and disrupting train services, including Tokaido Shinkansen. Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 144.5 mm of rain in just three hours by 1 p.m., the highest on record. This video shows a train stranded on the tracks due to severe weather.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Hits Tokai Region, Train Services Disrupted 2

Heavy rain battered the Tokai region on Thursday, July 17, causing widespread flooding and disrupting train services, including Tokaido Shinkansen. Kuwana in Mie Prefecture recorded 144.5 mm of rain in just three hours by 1 p.m., the highest on record. This video shows flooded streets in Kuwana City.

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UK: London’s Clapham Common Station Evacuated Following Fire Alert

Clapham Common tube station in London was evacuated on Thursday morning, July 10, following a fire alert. Transportation services were disrupted as a result of the incident.

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Residents sustain livelihood in primitive means amid war in Sudan

STORY: Residents sustain livelihood in primitive means amid war in Sudan SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a woman setting up a fire on the ground using firewood 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALIYA KHALIL, Resident in Khartoum 3. various of a man ironing clothes using an old charcoal iron 4. various of the traditional lantern 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RUAA MUDAWE, Resident in Khartoum 6. various of a donkey-pulled water cart 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NAJLA AL-SANOUSI, Resident in Khartoum STORYLINE: One year into the war in Sudan, residents of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum have been enduring extremely difficult living conditions, resorting to primitive means to secure their everyday necessities. Since the war broke out on April 15, 2023, local residents have faced power outages, scarcity of water, lack of transportation, and disruption of communication networks. Without a reliable supply of resources t

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UK: Signal Failure Causes Disruptions At Major Train Stations In London

Chaos ensued after signal failure shut all lines between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston on Sunday, March 17. This video shows the inside of the Euston station packed with passengers. Some passengers were stuck for 3 hours, according to reports.

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UK: Signal Failure Causes Disruptions At Major Train Stations In London 2

Chaos ensued after signal failure shut all lines between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston on Sunday, March 17. This video shows the inside of the Euston station packed with passengers. Some passengers were stuck for 3 hours, according to reports.

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-RAILWAY-ICE REMOVAL (CN)

(240205) -- WUHAN, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member removes ice clad in the overhead catenary system on the Tianxingzhou bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy snowfall has enveloped some areas of central and eastern China since Wednesday, leading to transport disruption amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. In central China's Hubei Province, freezing rain and snow over the past few days have disrupted flights and railway traffic in several cities, including Wuhan, the provincial capital and a transportation hub. Railway staff here have been conducting route patrol and ice and snow removal along the railway to ensure the smooth functioning of railway transportation. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-RAILWAY-ICE REMOVAL (CN)

(240205) -- WUHAN, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare to perform ice-removing operation on the Tianxingzhou bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy snowfall has enveloped some areas of central and eastern China since Wednesday, leading to transport disruption amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. In central China's Hubei Province, freezing rain and snow over the past few days have disrupted flights and railway traffic in several cities, including Wuhan, the provincial capital and a transportation hub. Railway staff here have been conducting route patrol and ice and snow removal along the railway to ensure the smooth functioning of railway transportation. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-RAILWAY-ICE REMOVAL (CN)

(240205) -- WUHAN, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member removes ice clad in the overhead catenary system on the Tianxingzhou bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy snowfall has enveloped some areas of central and eastern China since Wednesday, leading to transport disruption amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. In central China's Hubei Province, freezing rain and snow over the past few days have disrupted flights and railway traffic in several cities, including Wuhan, the provincial capital and a transportation hub. Railway staff here have been conducting route patrol and ice and snow removal along the railway to ensure the smooth functioning of railway transportation. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-RAILWAY-ICE REMOVAL (CN)

(240205) -- WUHAN, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member removes ice clad in the overhead catenary system on the Tianxingzhou bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy snowfall has enveloped some areas of central and eastern China since Wednesday, leading to transport disruption amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. In central China's Hubei Province, freezing rain and snow over the past few days have disrupted flights and railway traffic in several cities, including Wuhan, the provincial capital and a transportation hub. Railway staff here have been conducting route patrol and ice and snow removal along the railway to ensure the smooth functioning of railway transportation. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-RAILWAY-ICE REMOVAL (CN)

(240205) -- WUHAN, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member removes ice clad in the overhead catenary system on the Tianxingzhou bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy snowfall has enveloped some areas of central and eastern China since Wednesday, leading to transport disruption amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. In central China's Hubei Province, freezing rain and snow over the past few days have disrupted flights and railway traffic in several cities, including Wuhan, the provincial capital and a transportation hub. Railway staff here have been conducting route patrol and ice and snow removal along the railway to ensure the smooth functioning of railway transportation. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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CHINA-HUBEI-WUHAN-RAILWAY-ICE REMOVAL (CN)

(240205) -- WUHAN, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member removes ice clad in the overhead catenary system on the Tianxingzhou bridge over the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 4, 2024. Heavy snowfall has enveloped some areas of central and eastern China since Wednesday, leading to transport disruption amid the ongoing Spring Festival travel rush. In central China's Hubei Province, freezing rain and snow over the past few days have disrupted flights and railway traffic in several cities, including Wuhan, the provincial capital and a transportation hub. Railway staff here have been conducting route patrol and ice and snow removal along the railway to ensure the smooth functioning of railway transportation. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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Torrential rains hit Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 14, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a flooded area following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 14, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a flooded area following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 14, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a flooded area following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

UJI, Japan - Photo shows a road covered with muddy water following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, on Aug. 14, 2012. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 14, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a flooded area following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Aug. 14, 2012, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a flooded area following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

NEYAGAWA, Japan - Photo shows a car left in an inundated area following heavy rains in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 14, 2012. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

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Torrential rains hit Japan

NEYAGAWA, Japan - Photo shows a car left in an inundated area following heavy rains in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture on Aug. 14, 2012. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.