New Japanese Antarctic expedition team arrives at base

New Japanese Antarctic expedition team arrives at base

Members (R) of the 67th Japanese Antarctic research expedition are greeted by members of the 66th expedition at Japan's Syowa Station in Antarctica on Dec. 25, 2025, upon their arrival via helicopter from the Japanese icebreaker Shirase. (Photo by accompanying journalist)

Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

Japanese Antarctic observation teams hold change-over ceremony

Japanese Antarctic observation teams hold change-over ceremony

Members of the 65th Japanese Antarctic observation team (L) and those of the 66th team take a commemorative photo at Syowa Station, a permanent Japanese research station in Antarctica, on Feb. 1, 2025, as the two teams hold a change-over ceremony marking the start of yearlong management of the station, founded in 1957, under the 66th team. (Pool photo) (Photo by accompanying journalist)

Japanese Antarctic observation teams hold change-over ceremony

Japanese Antarctic observation teams hold change-over ceremony

A member of the 65th Japanese Antarctic observation team (L) and one from the 66th team shake hands at Syowa Station, a permanent Japanese research station in Antarctica, on Feb. 1, 2025, as the two teams hold a change-over ceremony marking the start of yearlong management of the station, founded in 1957, under the 66th team. (Pool photo) (Photo by accompanying journalist)

US: Deadly Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction And Massive Power Outages

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. At least 17 people have died due to Milton and its aftermath, and more than 2 million people remained without power as of Friday.

US: Hurricane Milton Tears Roof Off Tropicana Field In Devastating Strike 2

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on Wednesday, October 9, as a Category 3 storm. Milton brought high winds, ripping off the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.