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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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Denmark: Heavy Snowfall Brings Much of Country to Standstill

Heavy snowfall brought much of Denmark to a standstill on Friday, February 6, following a severe weather warning for blizzards issued by the Danish Meteorological Institute on Wednesday. The storm forced authorities to close schools and cancel flights, with residents in Copenhagen and surrounding areas urged to stay indoors.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 2

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling collections are still facing slight delays today, Thursday, February 5, as workers continue picking up refuse while clearing frozen snow and ice mounds.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 6

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday evening, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 5

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: Storm Leonardo Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Andalusia

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, increasing flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows windy conditions in Cadiz early Wednesday, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 4

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: River Levels Rise in Malaga as Storm Leonardo Brings Heavy Rain

Storm Leonardo has caused rapid river level rises across Málaga province, with the Guadiaro under red alert and at risk of overflowing after heavy rainfall on already saturated ground. Several other rivers, including the Genal and Guadalteba, have also reached warning levels, with localized flooding reported. This video shows Guadalmedina River on the Cotina area on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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Spain: Genil River Swells in Granada as Storm Leonardo Nears 2

Andalusia is on high alert as Storm Leonardo brings intense rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal conditions, raising flood risks amid already saturated ground. This video shows the swollen Genil River in Granada on Wednesday morning, February 4.

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US: Arctic Air Mass Brings Significant Lake-Effect Snow to Michigan

An Arctic air mass moved into Michigan on Wednesday, January 28, and lingered over the region, creating significant lake-effect snow. The freezing surge brought heavy snowfall across various parts of the state.

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Portugal: Storm Kristin Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides, Leaving 850,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin has left at least five dead and caused widespread devastation across central and northern Portugal. Labeled an 'extreme climatic event' by the government, the storm brought hurricane-force winds that triggered over 3,300 emergency incidents and knocked out power to 855,000 residents on Wednesday, January 28. While the peak has passed, major rail lines remain suspended and hundreds of thousands of homes are still without electricity as cleanup efforts continue.

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RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

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US: Ice Floes Cover NYC Rivers After Snowstorm 3

Ice floes were seen drifting along the Hudson and East rivers in New York on Tuesday, January 27, following a winter snowstorm that forced the suspension of NYC Ferry service. NYC Ferry service across all routes remained suspended for a second day on Wednesday, January 28, due to floating ice in both the East and Hudson rivers.

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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US: Hundreds Gather at Graduate Hotel in Minneapolis for Anti-ICE Protest

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis where they believed federal agents were staying on Wednesday, January 21. Police arrested three individuals for unlawful assembly and deployed chemical irritants after the demonstration turned tense.

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China: Clever Chicken Evades Tigers Under Sightseeing Vehicle on New Year’s Eve

In a Henan Province tiger park on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31, a clever chicken was spotted using a slow-moving sightseeing vehicle as a shield to escape two Siberian tigers. The bird synchronized its steps beneath the car's chassis to stay out of reach, outsmarting the predators within the tiger reserve.

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China: Monkey Walks Into Convenience Store and Steals Bread in Guiyang

On Wednesday, January 14, a monkey walked into a convenience store in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, and helped itself to a packaged bun from the bread section. Appearing familiar with the layout, the monkey was captured on footage eating inside the shop while an employee watched helplessly, seemingly unsure how to deal with the unexpected customer.

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US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

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US: Thundersnow Lights Up Sky in Salem, Ohio

Rare thundersnow was captured in Salem, Ohio on Wednesday, January 21.

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US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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US: Snow Blankets Parts of Kentucky 2

Parts of Kentucky saw snowfall on Wednesday, January 21.

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US: Snow Blankets Parts of Kentucky

Parts of Kentucky saw snowfall on Wednesday, January 21.

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France: 5,000 Farmers Gather in Strasbourg to Demand Halt to EU-Mercosur Deal

In Strasbourg, roughly 5,000 protesters and hundreds of tractors demonstrated at the European Parliament on Tuesday, January 20, against the EU-Mercosur agreement. The protest precedes a key Wednesday vote, January 21, where EU lawmakers will decide if the deal should be referred to the European Court of Justice for a legal review, potentially stalling the ratification process.

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Mexico: Forest Fire Burns Dozens of Hectares in Arriaga, Chiapas

A forest fire broke out in Arriaga, Chiapas, on Wednesday, January 14, amid wind gusts of up to 33 km/h, burning dozens of hectares.

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Netherlands: Hundreds Rally in Amsterdam to Support Anti-Government Protests in Iran

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Amsterdam on Wednesday, January 14, to show support for anti-government protests in Iran. The protesters marched from Dam Square to the American consulate to voice their solidarity for the Iranian people.

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US: Buddhist Monks Reach North Carolina During 2,300-Mile Peace Walk to Washington

A group of Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, reached North Carolina on Wednesday, January 14, where supporters welcomed them as they continue a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. The 'Walk for Peace' began in October and aims to deliver a message of unity and kindness to the White House upon their expected arrival next month.

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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

A luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue is seen on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. aks Global – the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman – filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, marking a low point for the nation's biggest luxury department store conglomerate. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

A luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue is seen on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. aks Global – the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman – filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, marking a low point for the nation's biggest luxury department store conglomerate. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

A luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue is seen on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. aks Global – the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman – filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, marking a low point for the nation's biggest luxury department store conglomerate. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

A luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue is seen on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. aks Global – the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman – filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, marking a low point for the nation's biggest luxury department store conglomerate. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

A luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue is seen on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. aks Global – the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman – filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, marking a low point for the nation's biggest luxury department store conglomerate. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saks Files for Bankruptcy as Department Stores Fight for Survival

A luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue is seen on January 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. aks Global – the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman – filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, marking a low point for the nation's biggest luxury department store conglomerate. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oath Keepers Founder Attends January 6 Hearing - Washington DC

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt arrive at the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, to meet with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen looks on as United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks to reporters in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt look on as United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks to reporters in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. US Senators standing Senator Murkowski are US Senator Angus King, Jr. (Independent of Maine) and US Senator Ruben Gallego (Democrat of Arizona) Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt look on as United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska) speaks to reporters in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. US Senators standing Senator Murkowski are US Senator Angus King, Jr. (Independent of Maine) and US Senator Ruben Gallego (Democrat of Arizona) Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks to reporters after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks to reporters after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks to reporters after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks to reporters after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt walk through in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks to reporters after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt walk through in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks to reporters after meeting with United States Senators from the Arctic Caucus in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska), left, walks through in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Danish and Greenland Officials Meet US Senators on Capitol Hill

United States Senator Lisa Murkowski (Republican of Alaska), left, walks through in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, after meeting Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM