Spain: Teachers Strike Continue Across Valencian Community

A strike in public education continued across the Valencian Community on Thursday, May 14. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida 3

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 11,400 acres as of Wednesday, May 13, with the blaze now fully contained and controlled, according to the Florida Forest Service. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec holds a press conference regarding quality irregularities. The photo shows Mitsuya Kishida, President, Representative Director, and CEO.=May 13,2026,Tokyo

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec holds a press conference regarding quality irregularities. The photo shows Mitsuya Kishida, President, Representative Director, and CEO.=May 13,2026,Tokyo

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec holds a press conference regarding quality irregularities. The photo shows Mitsuya Kishida (second from right), President, Representative Director, and CEO, along with others.=May 13,2026,Tokyo

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec holds a press conference regarding quality irregularities. The photo shows Mitsuya Kishida, President, Representative Director, and CEO.=May 13,2026,Tokyo

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec holds a press conference regarding quality irregularities. The photo shows Mitsuya Kishida (second from right), President, Representative Director, and CEO, along with others.=May 13,2026,Tokyo

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec Press Conference on Quality Fraud

Nidec holds a press conference regarding quality irregularities. The photo shows Mitsuya Kishida (second from right), President, Representative Director, and CEO, along with others.=May 13,2026,Tokyo

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, regarding more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec Corp. President Mitsuya Kishida bows in apology at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Nidec discloses suspected quality irregularities

Japanese motor maker Nidec Corp. holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026, over more than 1,000 cases of suspected quality irregularities, including changes to materials and designs made without customer approval.

US: Everglades Wildfire Burns Over 11,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades has burned over 11,000 acres across Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Firefighters made significant progress on Tuesday bringing it to 80% containment. The fire, first reported Sunday near Mack's Fish Camp off Krome Avenue, prompted evacuations and air quality alerts across the region. Multiple agencies including the Florida Forest Service, National Guard, and Broward Sheriff's Office responded.

Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region 2

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

Spain: Indefinite Teachers’ Strike Kicks Off Across Valencia Region

An indefinite strike in public education kicked off across the Valencia region on Monday, May 11, with large demonstrations held in Valencia, Alicante, Castellón de la Plana, and Elche. Teachers and the wider education community took to the streets demanding better pay, quality public education, and instruction in Valencian.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida 2

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

US: Everglades Wildfire Scorches Nearly 5,000 Acres in South Florida

A wildfire burning across the Everglades along the Broward and Miami-Dade county border in Florida had scorched more than 4,800 acres as of Sunday evening, May 10, with crews from multiple agencies working to contain the blaze. Roads in the area were closed, and residents were advised to keep windows shut and stay indoors if they have respiratory issues. No injuries were reported.

Spain: Saharan Dust Blankets Parts of Andalusia

Thick Saharan dust, known as calima, blanketed parts of Andalusia, Spain, on April 9, 2026, notably reducing visibility across the region.

Spain: Saharan Dust Blankets Vélez-Málaga Reducing Visibility

Thick Saharan dust, known as calima, blanketed Vélez-Málaga, Spain, on April 9, 2026, notably reducing visibility across the area.

US: Massive Fire Tears Through Kimberly-Clark Paper Goods Warehouse in Ontario, CA 2

A massive 6-alarm fire broke out at a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, with more than 100 firefighters responding to battle the blaze. A warehouse employee was arrested on suspicion of arson, and no injuries were reported, though thick smoke prompted air quality warnings for sensitive groups in the area.

US: Massive Fire Tears Through Kimberly-Clark Paper Goods Warehouse in Ontario, CA

A massive 6-alarm fire broke out at a Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, with more than 100 firefighters responding to battle the blaze. A warehouse employee was arrested on suspicion of arson, and no injuries were reported, though thick smoke prompted air quality warnings for sensitive groups in the area.

Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

Philippines: Mayon Volcano on Alert Level 3 Triggers Ashfall in Camalig

Ashfall was reported in Camalig, Albay on Monday, February 9, 2026, according to the Albay Provincial Information Office. Authorities advised residents to wear face masks and stay indoors if necessary, while Mayon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3.

China Economic

China Economic

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2026 - Staff members of a shipbuilding enterprise are conducting quality inspections on the hull modules of a large vessel in Yantai, Shandong, China on January 4, 2026.

China Economic

China Economic

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2026 - Staff members of a shipbuilding enterprise are conducting quality inspections on the hull modules of a large vessel in Yantai, Shandong, China on January 4, 2026.

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

A staff member works at the workshop of an equipment manufacturing company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

A staff member tests a detecting instrument at a ceramic machinery company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

Staff members work at the workshop of an auto parts company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

A staff member adjusts a mould at a ceramic machinery company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

This photo taken on December 28, 2025 shows an intelligent welding device working at an auto parts company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

A staff member works at the workshop of an equipment manufacturing company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. conducting shipbuilding work at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows a shipbuilding enterprise conducting shipbuilding and maintenance work in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the marine engineering equipment conducting building work at the construction base of CIMC Raffles in Yantai, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Tang Ke/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. conducting shipbuilding work at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows a shipbuilding enterprise conducting shipbuilding work in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows an offshore work platform under construction at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Yu Fangping/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Economy Industry - China

Marine Economy Industry - China

A drone photo taken on Nov. 15, 2025 shows the delivery of a 150,000-ton class smart fishery breeding workboat at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Vilalba Capon Fair 2025 - Spain

Celebration of the 'Feira do Capón de Vilalba', on December 21, 2025, in Vilalba, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). It is a popular fair with more than 200 years of antiquity celebrated every year around December 21 and has international repercussion. It begins in the early hours of the day with the sale of this emblematic Christmas product, enlivened by the performance of several folk groups. The star of the fair are the "capons", chickens fed by hand with balls of cornmeal and potato dough, which during the fattening season are placed in cages called "capoeiras" to immobilize them and accelerate their fattening until the time of slaughter, the day before the fair. Capon de Villalba is a product of excellent quality, highly appreciated since the 13th century. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM