Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to combat raging wildfires in the north, authorities say.

Swiss Air Delhi-Zurich flight aborts takeoff after engine failure, causing smoke and fire. Full emergency evacuation; 4 injured, runway temporarily closed.

A Swiss Air flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff due to an engine failure that caused smoke and fire, leading to a full emergency evacuation. Four people were injured and the runway was temporarily closed.

Oklahoma tornado: 280 km/h winds tear through homes, infrastructure — Press TV reports

Press TV reports tornado damage in Oklahoma, with winds of nearly 280 km/h tearing through homes and infrastructure.

A lightning strike triggered a massive explosion at a natural gas facility in Springtown, Texas, sending a large fireball into the sky. Emergency crews are responding to the incident following severe weather warnings in the area.

A lightning strike at a natural gas facility in Springtown, Texas, has caused a large explosion and fire.

Belousov arrives in North Korea for working visit, Russian Defense Ministry says.

Belousov arrived in North Korea on a working visit, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.