•  

Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

  •  
Illustration - Orleans

Illustration - Orleans

FRANCE. LOIRET (45) ORLEANS, WHERE JOAN OF ARC'S ARMY DEFEATED THE ENGLISH ON MAY 8, 1429: AT THE CITY'S FINE ARTS MUSEUM, LITHOGRAPH BY THE ENTRANCE Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Preparations For Army's 250th Anniversary - Washington

Preparations For Army's 250th Anniversary - Washington

The tail of a 1990 Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk military helicopter is seen on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2025 ahead of a parade and festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Preparations for US Army 250th Celebration - Washington

Preparations for US Army 250th Celebration - Washington

The dome of the US Capitol seen through a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk on the national mall for the Army's 250th anniversary celebrations on the National Mall in Washington D.C., Thursday, June 12, 2025 . Photo by Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Military analyst, retired British Army Colonel Richard Kemp attends the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Moderator Francis Dearnley, former Australian Prime Minister (2013-2015) Tony Abbott, ex-Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2020-2023) Vadym Prystaiko, British Conservative Party politician Bob Seely and military analyst, retired British Army Colonel Richard Kemp (L to R) attend the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Black Sea Security Forum 2025 underway in Odesa

Moderator Francis Dearnley, former Australian Prime Minister (2013-2015) Tony Abbott, ex-Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Kingdom (2020-2023) Vadym Prystaiko, British Conservative Party politician Bob Seely and military analyst, retired British Army Colonel Richard Kemp (L to R) attend the Black Sea Security Forum 2025 in Odesa, Ukraine, on May 31, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stands at a machine gun on board a cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stands at a machine gun on board a cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A bulk carrier sails in the Black Sea while the Ukrainian Navy is on patrol off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stays aboard a cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Two dolphins swim in the Black Sea as a Ukrainian Navy cutter is on patrol along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A machine gun is aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A bulk carrier sails in the Black Sea while the Ukrainian Navy is on patrol off the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A machine gun is aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stays aboard a cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Machine gun rounds are in a box aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A machine gun is aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A container ship sails past a Ukrainian Navy cutter equipped with a machine gun while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A machine gun is aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman surveys the Black Sea with binoculars aboard a cutter while on patrol along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

The railing is aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

The deck of a Ukrainian Navy cutter is seen while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025.(Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

The lever is on the control panel of a Ukrainian Navy cutter on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A machine gun is aboard a Ukrainian Navy cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stands by a machine gun aboard a cutter on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stands at a machine gun on board a cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

Ukrainian Navy on patrol in Black Sea off Odesa coast

A Ukrainian Navy serviceman stands at a machine gun on board a cutter while on patrol in the Black Sea along the coast of Odesa, Ukraine, on April 17, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  
Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Captain Lobach Escorts Designer Ralph Lauren

Army Captain Rebecca M. Lobach escorts fashion designer Ralph Lauren during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, presented by Former President Joe Biden, in the East Room of the White House on Saturday, January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. Captain Lobach was one of the three soldiers who died on the Black Hawk helicopter that collided with the American Airlines passenger plane carrying 64 people with no survivors near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

  •  

US: Recovery Efforts Continue After Plane Crash Near Washington, D.C.

The recovery effort continued Thursday morning, January 30, following the deadly midair collision and crash of an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport the night before. The American Airlines flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and had 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board. The Army helicopter was carrying 3 soldiers. All 67 people aboard the aircraft were killed.

  •  

US: Passenger Flight Collides With Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport 6

An American Airlines plane carrying 64 people collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, January 29, killing all 67 people on board. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and had 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board. This video captures search and rescue efforts near the crash site, which continued into the following morning.

  •  

US: Passenger Flight Collides With Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport 4

An American Airlines plane carrying 64 people collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, January 29, killing all 67 people on board. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and had 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board.

  •  

US: Passenger Flight Collides With Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport 5

An American Airlines plane carrying 64 people collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter carrying three soldiers and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, January 29, killing all 67 people on board. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and had 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board.

  •  

US: Passenger Flight Collides With Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport 3

An American Airlines airplane carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, January 29. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members.

  •  

US: Passenger Flight Collides With Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport 2

An American Airlines airplane carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, January 29. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members.

  •  

US: Passenger Flight Collides With Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport

An American Airlines airplane carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter midair and crashed into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday evening, January 29. The AA flight was coming from Wichita, Kansas, and was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members.

  •  
Volunteers weave winter camouflage nets for army in Zaporizhzhia

Volunteers weave winter camouflage nets for army in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer of the Palianytsia Charitable Foundation holds a black cat in her arms, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine

  •  
Volunteers weave winter camouflage nets for army in Zaporizhzhia

Volunteers weave winter camouflage nets for army in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - A volunteer of the Palianytsia Charitable Foundation holds a black cat in her arms, Zaporizhzhia, south-eastern Ukraine

  • Main
  • Top
  • Editorial
  • Creative
  • About Us
  • About ILG
  • Terms of use
  • Company
  • BEHIND
  • Price List
  • Single Plan
  • Monthly Plan
  • Services
  • Shooting
  • Rights Clearance
  • Support
  • FAQ
  • How To Buy
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Partner

© KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

All Rights Reserved.

  • Editorial
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS
  • Creative
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Popular
  • #Ukraine
  • #Thailand
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #China
  • #Russia
  • #Ukraine
  • #Thailand
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #China
  • #Russia
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS