Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 6

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers Across Europe, Arctic Region 3

A total solar eclipse dazzled skies over parts of Europe on Wednesday, August 12, with prime viewing in Iceland, northern Spain, and northeastern Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the northern US, Canada, and much of Europe and northwestern Africa.

US: Severe Storms Bring Massive Shelf Cloud Over Kentucky

A massive shelf cloud was captured over Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Tuesday, August 11, as severe storms moved into the region.

Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers Across Europe, Arctic Region 2

A total solar eclipse dazzled skies over parts of Europe on Wednesday, August 12, with prime viewing in Iceland, northern Spain, and northeastern Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the northern US, Canada, and much of Europe and northwestern Africa.

Total Solar Eclipse Dazzles Skywatchers Across Europe, Arctic Region

A total solar eclipse dazzled skies over parts of Europe on Wednesday, August 12, with prime viewing in Iceland, northern Spain, and northeastern Portugal. A partial eclipse was visible in parts of the northern US, Canada, and much of Europe and northwestern Africa.

China: Typhoon Winds Shatter Glass Door in Shanghai

A man in Shanghai was startled on August 9, 2026, when powerful typhoon winds shattered a glass door as he stepped outside to test the storm's strength. The sudden crash sent him jumping back before he moved quickly away from the doorway. He later warned others not to go outside during typhoons.

Colombia: Deadly Quake Damages Matecaña International Airport in Pereira

Pereira's Matecaña International Airport sustained significant damage after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck on Monday, August 10. The tremor, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar, Choco, was felt across much of the country and caused widespread damage. More than 260 people have reportedly been killed.

US: Rare Firenado Filmed Amid Raging Bug Fire Near Reno

A firenado was spotted north of Reno, where the Bug Fire has grown to more than 70,000 acres and prompted evacuations. The video was shot early Tuesday, August 11, just after midnight.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 5

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

UK: Huge Plume of Black Smoke Rises Over Barking After Fire Breaks Out

A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising above East England on Wednesday, August 12, after a fire broke out on Ripple Road in Barking. The video was filmed from across the river in South East London, with the smoke visible rising from the fire in Barking.

Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Topples Trees Across Tochigi Prefecture 2

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, bringing high winds that knocked down trees, left thousands of homes without power, and disrupted flights at Tokyo-area airports. Several people were injured in multiple prefectures, including Iwate, Ibaraki, and Tochigi. A fallen tree was reported on the Tohoku Expressway in Tochigi, causing a partial closure of the highway.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 9

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

China: Mosquito Gets Confused While Biting Wax Figure in Shanghai

On August 1, 2026, in Shanghai, a video showed a mosquito landing on a wax figure's hand inside a museum and attempting to bite it, apparently unable to tell the figure was not human. The scene amused viewers, some suggesting the mosquito was drawn by scent from nearby visitors.

China: Flames Erupt From Woman’s Helmet During Livehouse Show in Chongqing

On August 9, 2026, in Chongqing, a video captured flames erupting from a woman's helmet during a livehouse performance. A man repeatedly struck the burning helmet with a metal basin until the fire was put out, while the singers kept performing.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 4

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Smoke Plume Seen From Nearby Towns 2

Mount Etna erupted again on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. A smoke plume from the volcano was also seen on Tuesday, August 11.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 8

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

US: Power Flash Captured Amid Monsoon Storms in Phoenix, Arizona 2

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported. This video captures a power flash during monsoon storms in Phoenix.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 3

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 7

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 200 people have been reportedly killed.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 6

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing.

Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Smoke Plume Seen From Nearby Towns

Mount Etna erupted on Monday, August 10, disrupting flights at Catania Airport. A smoke plume from the volcano was also seen on Tuesday, August 11.

US: Power Flash Captured Amid Monsoon Storms in Phoenix, Arizona

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported. This video captures a power flash during monsoon storms in Phoenix.

Colombia: Pereira Shrouded in Haze Following Magnitude 7.4 Quake

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows haze over Pereira following the earthquake.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 5

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing.

US: Monsoon Storms Batter Arizona’s West Valley, Causing Damage

Monsoon storms slammed Arizona's West Valley on Sunday, August 9, bringing more than an inch of rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning. Damage such as downed trees and power outages was also reported.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 2

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. This video shows cracking on the walls of a building in Restrepo, Valle del Cauca.

Colombia: Shaking Felt in Bogota After Powerful Earthquake Near San Jose Del Palmar 3

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar, according to the USGS. Shaking was felt in widespread areas, including the capital, Bogota.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 4

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country.

Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country. According to reports, at least 111 people were killed and 87 injured as of this writing. The first two clips show cracks in the walls after the earthquake, and the third clip shows a few objects that fell to the ground.

Colombia: Shaking Felt in Bogota After Powerful Earthquake Near San Jose Del Palmar 2

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar, according to the USGS. Shaking was felt in widespread areas, including the capital, Bogota.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country 2

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country.

Colombia: Shaking Felt in Bogota After Powerful Earthquake Near San Jose Del Palmar

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar, according to the USGS. Shaking was felt in widespread areas, including the capital, Bogota.

Colombia: Strong Earthquake Felt Across Much of Country

The earthquake in Colombia on Monday, August 10, occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country.

A-bomb survivors' group marks 70th anniv. of founding

A-bomb survivors' group marks 70th anniv. of founding

Terumi Tanaka, co-chair of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, holds a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 10, 2026, to mark the 70th anniversary of the organization's founding. The group was inaugurated on Aug. 10, 1956 -- a day after Nagasaki marked the 11th anniversary of its U.S. atomic bombing -- when the second world anti-nuclear weapons conference was taking place in the southwestern Japan city.

A-bomb survivors' group marks 70th anniv. of founding

A-bomb survivors' group marks 70th anniv. of founding

Shigemitsu Tanaka, co-chair of 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, holds a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 10, 2026, to mark the 70th anniversary of the organization's founding. The group was inaugurated on Aug. 10, 1956 -- a day after Nagasaki marked the 11th anniversary of its U.S. atomic bombing -- when the second world anti-nuclear weapons conference was taking place in the southwestern Japan city.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Catholics carry the surviving bust of a statue of the Virgin Mary that was damaged in the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, during a torchlight procession in the southwestern Japan city on Aug. 9, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the blast.

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

81st A-bomb anniversary in Nagasaki

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) observes a moment of silence during a memorial ceremony at Peace Park in Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. on Aug. 9, 2026, the exact time when a U.S. atomic bomb was dropped on the southwestern Japan city 81 years earlier in World War II.

US: Brush Fire Burns in Burbank, Prompts Evacuations 2

A brush fire broke out Saturday, August 8 in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, growing to about 20 acres and prompting evacuations of DeBell Golf Course and the Stough Canyon Nature Center, with hiking trails closed. The cause was unclear, though unconfirmed reports pointed to a vehicle collision near the site.

US: Brush Fire Burns in Burbank, Prompts Evacuations

A brush fire broke out Saturday, August 8 in Burbank's Wildwood Canyon, growing to about 20 acres and prompting evacuations of DeBell Golf Course and the Stough Canyon Nature Center, with hiking trails closed. The cause was unclear, though unconfirmed reports pointed to a vehicle collision near the site.

Japan: Osaka Subway Line Suspended After Battery Fire on Train

On Saturday, August 8, a mobile battery caught fire aboard a train stopped at Nakatsu Station on Osaka Metro's Midosuji Line, filling the station with smoke. Passengers were evacuated from the train to the platform, and a station employee put out the fire with an extinguisher. One woman was taken to the hospital, and train service was suspended across the entire line as a safety precaution.

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a seminar for teachers in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 7, 2026.

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a seminar for teachers in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 7, 2026.

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Japanese ex-abductee Soga

Hitomi Soga, a 67-year-old Japanese woman who was abducted by North Korea in 1978 and repatriated in 2002, speaks during a seminar for teachers in Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 7, 2026.

China: Man Jumps Into River to Save Child in Zhejiang

A man jumped into a fast-flowing river in Zhejiang, China, on August 1, 2026, to rescue a child swept up by the current, holding onto her while another man threw a lifebuoy from the bank. The child was pulled safely from the water.

China: Landslide Debris and Boulders Crush Vehicle on Mountain Road

A dashcam captured a large boulder rolling down a hillside and crushing a moving vehicle on a mountain road in Shuifu, Zhaotong, Yunnan, China, on August 3, 2026. A passing motorcyclist narrowly avoided being hit. Authorities said the vehicle was damaged but no injuries were reported, and warned some roads remain unstable after heavy rain.