The James Webb Space Telescope launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on December 25. Credit: NASA via Storyful
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Performers welcome arrivals as tourism returns to Fiji
Fiji welcomed tourists for the first time in two years on December 1, following the prolonged closure of its international borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Shane Hussein via Storyful
Guests trapped by heavy snow inside UK pub for three nights
Guests found themselves trapped in a pub with an Oasis tribute band for three nights due to bad weather have been freed. Tan Hill Inn via Storyful
Barbados holds celebrations ahead of officially becoming a republic
Celebrations were held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 29, ahead of the Caribbean nation becoming a republic after midnight. Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the island nation’s first president just an hour before the country became a republic at…
Police evacuate shoppers after a mall shooting in Durham, North Carolina
Durham Police Chief Patrice Andrews confirmed there were at least three victims. One suspect has been detained by the police.
‘Accidental discharge’ causes panic at Atlanta airport
At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, an accidental discharge of a gun at a security screening area caused chaos as many feared it was an active shooting.
Baby Yoda balloon debuts ahead of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
A Baby Yoda balloon made its debut at Macy’s Balloonfest in Queens, New York, on November 13, in preparation for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Credit: Luis Lucero via Storyful
Manual checks at Raleigh-Durham International Airport as power outage causes delays
Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina experienced a major power outage in Terminal 2 starting early Friday, November 12. Credit: @CORT_ney_ via Storyful
Fairbanks residents treated to dazzling Northern Lights show
Residents of Fairbanks, Alaska, were treated to a dazzling nighttime light show on the evening of November 3, as the aurora borealis became more visible at northern latitudes. Credit: Leslie McClain Hernandez via Storyful
Beaches begin to form along La Palma’s lava delta
The first beaches are beginning to form along the new lava delta from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma. Credit: Institute of Natural Products and Agrobiology via Storyful