Iceland: Volcano On Reykjanes Peninsula Erupts For 7th Time Since Last December 4

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on Wednesday night, November 20, marking its seventh eruption since last December. The eruption occurred on the Reykjanes Peninsula, sending molten lava flowing toward the Blue Lagoon spa, a major tourist attraction.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Italy: Mount Etna Blows Vortex Rings Into Sky 2

This video shows Sicily's Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, blowing smoke rings into the sky on Thursday, April 4. The rare phenomenon, called vortex rings, has been seen since Wednesday, April 3, after a new crater opened on Etna's summit.

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

OSAKA, Japan - Chefs of restaurants with the three-star status, the highest rank on 2015 the Michelin Guide Kansai, pose for photos in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014.

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

OSAKA, Japan - Michelin announces in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014, the restaurants listed on the 2015 Michelin Guide Kansai, which covers the western Japanese prefectures of Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, and Nara. The guide went on sale in Japan on Oct. 23.

Michelin Guide for Kansai

Michelin Guide for Kansai

OSAKA, Japan - Chefs and owners of 12 restaurants in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara line up during an event for the release of the 2013 edition of the Michelin Guide for Japan's second-largest business area of Kansai at a hotel in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2012. The 12 restaurants were awarded the top three-star rating in the edition.

Michelin Guide for Kansai

Michelin Guide for Kansai

OSAKA, Japan - The 2013 edition of the Michelin Guide for Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara in Japan's second-largest business area of Kansai is shown during an event for the release of the guidebook at a hotel in Osaka on Oct. 16, 2012.

Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to come out Oct. 16

Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to come out Oct. 16

OSAKA, Japan - The Michelin Man character shows an enlarged photo panel of the front cover of the Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to an official of Kansai International Airport near Osaka on Oct. 15, 2009, after arriving from Paris to promote the first Michelin guidebook on restaurants and accommodations in western Japan, which will hit the stands Oct. 16.

Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to come out Oct. 16

Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to come out Oct. 16

OSAKA, Japan - The Michelin Man character shows an enlarged photo panel of the front cover of the Michelin Guide 2010 Kyoto & Osaka to an official of Kansai International Airport near Osaka on Oct. 15, 2009, after arriving from Paris to promote the first Michelin guidebook on restaurants and accommodations in western Japan, which will hit the stands Oct. 16. (Kyodo)

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

OSAKA, Japan - Michelin announces in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014, the restaurants listed on the 2015 Michelin Guide Kansai, which covers the western Japanese prefectures of Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, and Nara. The guide went on sale in Japan on Oct. 23. (Kyodo)

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

Michelin guide Kansai 2015

OSAKA, Japan - Chefs of restaurants with the three-star status, the highest rank on 2015 the Michelin Guide Kansai, pose for photos in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014. (Kyodo)