Illustration - Brittany

Illustration - Brittany

FRANCE. BRITTANY. ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35) THE SCULPTED ROCKS OF ROTHENEUF, NEAR SAINT-MALO. THESE ARE THE WORK OF ABBE FOURE (1839-1910), WHO RETIRED TO THIS VILLAGE AFTER AN ILLNESS THAT LEFT HIM MUTE. AS AN OUTLET, HE SPENT ALMOST 15 YEARS OF HIS LIFE HAMMERING, SHAPING AND SCULPTING THE ROCKS, CREATING A UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL MASTERPIECE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 5

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 3

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14). This video was taken in Calabasas, Southern California, using an iPhone and a telescope.

US: Falcon 9 Rocket Captured At 39,000 Feet Over North Carolina

On Tuesday, February 4, a Falcon 9 rocket was captured from a business jet flying at 39,000 feet over North Carolina The SpaceX rocket launched two Earth observation satellites for Maxar Intelligence, the Colorado-based provider of geospatial intelligence, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Recap: Storm Eowyn Leaves Extensive Damage Across UK, Ireland

Storm Eowyn's ferocious winds battered the UK and Ireland on Friday, January 24 leaving one person dead, thousands of homes without power, and causing damage to trees and buildings.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

Disabled Dance Thousand Hand Kwan yin

CHANGCHUN, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2025 - Dance Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin performed by deaf-mute members of the Disabled Art Troupe, Changchun, Jilin, China, January 11, 2025.

Recap: Cyclone Chido Ravages Mayotte Island, Leaving Trail Of Destruction

Cyclone Chido pummeled Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, on Saturday, December 14, causing widespread destruction. At least 22 deaths and over 1,500 injuries have been reported, according to reports.

Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Western Ishikawa

An earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture on Tuesday evening, November 26. The epicenter was located off the western coast of Ishikawa. Shaking was also felt in other prefectures in central Japan.

Typhoon Shanshan – Rivers Swell In Kyushu Due To Heavy Rainfall 6

Typhoon Shanshan brought heavy rains and strong winds to southwestern Japan as it made landfall near Sendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday morning, August 29. Rivers were swollen and muddy across Kyushu due to heavy rainfall. This video shows water flooding out of the river in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.

Mute swans forage on Juyan Lake in N China

STORY: Mute swans forage on Juyan Lake in N China SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of mute swan STORYLINE: Dozens of mute swans were spotted foraging on the Juyan Lake in Ejina Banner of Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. With continuous efforts on environmental protection, the Juyan Lake is now home to various kinds of migratory birds. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - A mute swan swims in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - A mute swan swims in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans, ducks and geese live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans, ducks and geese live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans, ducks and geese live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans, ducks and geese live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

Waterfoul in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - OCTOBER 24, 2023 - Mute swans, ducks and geese live in the pond in the Dubovyi Hai (Oak Grove) Central Park of Culture and Leisure, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULAN SUHAI LAKE-MUTE SWAN (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULAN SUHAI LAKE-MUTE SWAN (CN)

(230925) -- HOHHOT, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mute swans and fledglings forage on the Ulan Suhai Lake in Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Sept. 24, 2023. Located at the apex of the meandering bends of the Yellow River, Ulan Suhai Lake, also known as Wuliangsu Lake, is the biggest lake wetland of the Yellow River basin. With continuous efforts on integrated protection and systematic management, the ecological environment of the Ulan Suhai Lake has been greatly improved in recent years. The Ulan Suhai Lake is now home to various kinds of migratory birds. It also serves as the largest breeding base of mute swans in China. Recently, mute swans on the Ulan Suhai Lake led fledglings to practice flying, preparing them for the long-distance migration before winter. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULAN SUHAI LAKE-MUTE SWAN (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-ULAN SUHAI LAKE-MUTE SWAN (CN)

(230925) -- HOHHOT, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Mute swans and fledglings fly above the Ulan Suhai Lake in Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Sept. 24, 2023. Located at the apex of the meandering bends of the Yellow River, Ulan Suhai Lake, also known as Wuliangsu Lake, is the biggest lake wetland of the Yellow River basin. With continuous efforts on integrated protection and systematic management, the ecological environment of the Ulan Suhai Lake has been greatly improved in recent years. The Ulan Suhai Lake is now home to various kinds of migratory birds. It also serves as the largest breeding base of mute swans in China. Recently, mute swans on the Ulan Suhai Lake led fledglings to practice flying, preparing them for the long-distance migration before winter. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)