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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas 2

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Japan: Strongest Cold Wave of Season Brings Heavy Snow to Wide Areas

A cold wave described as the strongest of the season has brought heavy snowfall to wide areas of Japan, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast. The snow is expected to persist through around Sunday, January 25.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the hidden tunnel network in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. This tunnel network, dug by the SDF to transport weapons and equipment, extends from Sheikh Maqsoud to Ashrafieh and Shaqif. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the hidden tunnel network in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. This tunnel network, dug by the SDF to transport weapons and equipment, extends from Sheikh Maqsoud to Ashrafieh and Shaqif. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A member of Syrian security forces inspects the hidden tunnel network in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. This tunnel network, dug by the SDF to transport weapons and equipment, extends from Sheikh Maqsoud to Ashrafieh and Shaqif. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A member of Syrian security forces stands guard as displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilians Flee Aleppo Amid Kurdish-Government Clashes

Residents of Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsoud area evacuate their neighbourhood after warnings from the Syrian army that called on civilians to get out of harms way, following the refusal of Kurdish fighter forces to leave Aleppo, on January 9, 2026. Syria's army warned on January 9 it would renew attacks against a Kurdish-majority district of Aleppo and urged residents to evacuate, state media reported, hours after a ceasefire was announced. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' at the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' of the Navy will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

The training ship 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cádiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cádiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

The training ship 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cádiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cádiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

The training ship 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cádiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cádiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Officers of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

The training ship 'Juan Sebastián de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cádiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cádiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Midshipmen of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' at the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' of the Navy will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

An officer of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will begin its 98th training cruise this Saturday, Jan. 10, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending back at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

A midshipman of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' during the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The Navy's training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Training Ship Elcano - Spain

Guadiamarines of the training ship 'Juan Sebastian de Elcano' at the departure from the port of Cadiz, on January 10, 2026, in Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). The training ship 'Juan Sebastián Elcano' of the Navy will start this Saturday, January 10, its 98th training cruise, departing from Cadiz and visiting 11 ports, ten of them in the Caribbean Sea area and the east coast of the United States, ending again at the Cadiz dock on July 31, 2026. Photo by Nacho Frade / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM