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China: Pregnant Finless Porpoise Mistaken for Dolphin Found Stranded on Shandong Coast

A pregnant finless porpoise, initially mistaken for a dolphin-like animal, was found stranded in shallow water on the coast of Rizhao, Shandong Province, on Thursday, March 19. After initial rescue attempts failed, police were called for assistance, and the animal was later safely returned to the sea, according to the filmer.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People facing the sea in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Namie, northeastern Japan, pray at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (back).

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People facing the sea in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Namie, northeastern Japan, pray at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (back).

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray facing the sea for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the disaster.

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Japan: Sea of Okhotsk Covered in Drift Ice as Season Reaches Peak

Drift ice formed along the Siberian coast travels for approximately one and a half months to reach Hokkaido. The ice blankets the Sea of Okhotsk, and reaches its peak in early March.

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China: Mother Seal Guides Pup Across Thin Sea Ice in Liaodong Bay

A heartwarming scene captured a mother seal and her pup moving across thin sea ice in Liaodong Bay, Liaoning, China, on January 29. The mother led steadily over the frozen surface while the pup, still covered in patches of white down, slipped and scrambled to keep up.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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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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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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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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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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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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SAUDI ARABIA

Soudah National Park, Saudi Arabia. Soudah is a mountainous area in the Asir Province of Saudi Arabia. At 3,015 meters above sea level, it includes Saudi Arabia's highest peak, Jabal Soudah. The area is known for its densely forested mountains covered in juniper trees. Photo: Magnus Martinsson / TT / 2734 undefined

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

NISHINOOMOTE, Japan, Jan. 13 Kyodo - Video taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific. ==Kyodo

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Protest against new SDF base for U.S. fighter jet drills

People protest against the construction of a Japan Self-Defense Forces base on Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote, on Jan. 10, 2026. Construction started in January 2023 for the base, to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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Protest against new SDF base for U.S. fighter jet drills

People protest against the construction of a Japan Self-Defense Forces base on Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote, on Jan. 10, 2026. Construction started in January 2023 for the base, to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

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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

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Deep Sea No. 1 Energy Station - China

This undated file photo shows a shuttle oil tanker connecting with the Deep Sea No. 1 energy station for oil transportation. China's largest offshore gas field, named Deep Sea No. 1, has recently completed its 100th shipment of crude oil since being put into production, announced the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) on Friday. The field's total oil and gas output in 2025 exceeded 4.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent, comparable to that of a medium-sized onshore oilfield. Photo by CNOOCHandout via /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM