Incident

The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line suspended service across its entire route after smoke was reported at Asakusa Station early on April 22, but resumed full operations around 7:20 p.m. after about 13 hours. The smoke stemmed from damage to a cable in station equipment. Service between Asakusa and Mitsukoshimae stations took the longest to restore.

April 02, 2026 Reported by AI

Erin Routliffe accidentally struck her former doubles partner Asia Muhammad in the face with a shot during a doubles match at the Charleston Open. The incident occurred in the second-set tiebreak of their Round of 16 clash. Routliffe and partner Jennifer Brady won the match 6-4, 7-6.

The Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line resumed operations around 11:42 a.m. on February 25 after a suspension caused by a train malfunction. The incident also led to temporary suspensions on sections of the connected Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line. Both lines returned to normal service.

February 24, 2026 Reported by AI

A suspected fire involving IT cables at Cape Town International Airport led to a temporary halt in international flights on Tuesday. The Airports Company South Africa restored power by 6.30pm that evening. All passengers and staff remained safe throughout the incident.

Federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira completed a 240 km walk to Brasília in support of Jair Bolsonaro's freedom, but the event at Praça do Cruzeiro was overshadowed by a lightning strike that injured dozens of supporters. At least 72 people received treatment, with 30 sent to hospitals. Ferreira visited the injured and downplayed the incident as natural.

January 20, 2026 Reported by AI

A tree fall halted train service on Line 8-Diamante, operated by Via Mobilidade, on Tuesday evening (January 20), between Antônio João and Barueri stations in Greater São Paulo. The incident, triggered by strong winds, prompted the activation of PAESE (Emergency Support Plan between Companies) buses to ferry passengers. Riders reported crowds and delays on social media.