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[Breaking News]Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

IMABARI, Japan, May 5 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]"Balikatan"military exercise in South China Sea

TOKYO, Japan, April 30 Kyodo - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Ikazuchi takes part in the U.S.-Philippine annual "Balikatan" military exercise in Philippine waters in the South China Sea on April 28, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February.

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Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February.

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Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Tanker with Russian crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying crude oil from the Russian Far East of Sakhalin arriving in waters off Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on May 4, 2026, marking the first procurement of Russian oil by Japan since the Iran war began in late February.

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"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Ikazuchi takes part in the U.S.-Philippine annual "Balikatan" military exercise in Philippine waters in the South China Sea on April 28, 2026.

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"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

"Balikatan" military exercise in South China Sea

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's destroyer Ikazuchi (2nd from front) takes part in the U.S.-Philippine annual "Balikatan" military exercise in Philippine waters in the South China Sea on April 24, 2026.

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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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Chinese Fishermen Spot Dog in Open Ocean Near Peru

This video captures the surprising moment fishermen working in waters near Peru encountered a dog in the open ocean. On January 19, 2026, Chinese fishermen engaged in long-distance squid fishing noticed a dog swimming toward their fishing boat. The footage shows the dog pushing through the waves as it approached the vessel, drawing the crew’s attention during their fishing operations.

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Godzilla assigned chief-for-a-day at police station

Godzilla assigned chief-for-a-day at police station

Godzilla is appointed honorary chief-for-a-day at a police station in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026. In the 1954 original film, Godzilla, the monster appeared in waters off Yokosuka.

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Godzilla assigned chief-for-a-day at police station

Godzilla assigned chief-for-a-day at police station

Godzilla is appointed honorary chief-for-a-day at a police station in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026. In the 1954 original film, Godzilla, the monster appeared in waters off Yokosuka.

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

A drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows solar panels at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

A drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows workers operating machines at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

A drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows workers operating machines at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Workers operate machines at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province, December 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

A drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows workers operating machines at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

A drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows workers operating machines at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

Offshore Photovoltaic Power Station in Waters - China

A drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows workers operating machines at an offshore photovoltaic power station in waters off Changli County, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Xinhua/Yang Shiyao/ABACAPRESS.CO

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RUSSIAN SHIP ANCHORED OFF HÖGANÄS

RUSSIAN SHIP ANCHORED OFF HÖGANÄS

Swedish Customs personnel in the harbor at Nyhamnsläge north of Höganäs with the Russian ship Adler in the background. The Russian ship Adler is anchored in Swedish waters off Höganäs on Sunday after suffering engine failure during its journey north through the Öresund. The ship's owner is on several sanctions lists and is suspected of transporting weapons for Russia. The Customs has been cooperating with the police and the Coast Guard to carry out a so-called customs inspection of the Adler, Höganäs, Sweden, December 21, 2025.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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RUSSIAN SHIP ANCHORED OFF HÖGANÄS

RUSSIAN SHIP ANCHORED OFF HÖGANÄS

The Coast Guard vessel KBV001 is on site at the Russian vessel Adler anchored in Swedish waters off Nyhamnsläge north of Höganäs on Sunday after it suffered an engine failure on its journey north through the Öresund. The ship's owner is on several sanctions lists and is suspected of transporting weapons for Russia. The Swedish Customs have been cooperating with the police and the Coast Guard is carrying out a so-called customs inspection of the Adler, Höganäs, Sweden, December 21, 2025.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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RUSSIAN SHIP ANCHORED OFF HÖGANÄS

RUSSIAN SHIP ANCHORED OFF HÖGANÄS

The Russian ship Adler anchors in Swedish waters off Nyhamnsläge north of Höganäs on Sunday after it suffered an engine failure on its journey north through Öresund. The ship's owner is on several sanctions lists and is suspected of transporting weapons for Russia. The Swedish Customs have been cooperating with the police and the Coast Guard is carrying out a so-called customs inspection of Adler, Höganäs, Sweden, December 21, 2025.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Flood waters surround train tracks in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - A Oriental white stork inhabits the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Oriental White Storks

Oriental White Storks

NANCHANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 6, 2025 - Dozens of Oriental white storks inhabit the waters of Jinxi Lake in Poyang Lake, Jinxian County, Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province on December 6th, 2025.

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Millions of Perrier Bottles Blocked After New Contamination Incidents - Vergeze

Entrance of the Perrier factory in Vergeze. Nestle Waters says it has met the State s requirement, namely to change its microfiltration system at the Perrier site in Vergeze. France, Gard, Vergeze, November 18, 2025. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Huelva Estuary in Spain

Huelva Estuary in Spain

Handout photo dated on November 16, 2025 shows Huelva Estuary in Spain. On 16 November 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of the Huelva estuary in south-western Spain, where the Tinto and Odiel rivers converge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Recent rainfall has increased surface runoff and sediment transport, strengthening the contrasting outflow from the two rivers. The image shows distinct colour variations produced by differences in water chemistry and suspended materials. As these waters mix with tidal currents, they create gradual transitions and clearly defined plumes, highlighting the estuary’s dynamic behaviour. Copernicus Sentinel satellite data enables continuous monitoring of river plumes, estuarine dynamics, and land-sea interactions. This information is important for assessing the environmental impact of sediment transport, supporting water quality monitoring, and informing coastal zone management in fragile ecosystems. Photo by European Union, Copernicu

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South Sea Coast Guard - China

South Sea Coast Guard - China

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 8, 2025. Photo by Bei He /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coastal Ocean Energy

Coastal Ocean Energy

Floating photovoltaic platform and offshore photovoltaic demonstration base located in the waters of Yantai High tech Zone, Shandong, China on November 19, 2025.

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Coastal Ocean Energy

Coastal Ocean Energy

Floating photovoltaic platform and offshore photovoltaic demonstration base located in the waters of Yantai High tech Zone, Shandong, China on November 19, 2025.

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Coastal Ocean Energy

Coastal Ocean Energy

Floating photovoltaic platform and offshore photovoltaic demonstration base located in the waters of Yantai High tech Zone, Shandong, China on November 19, 2025.

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) conducting law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) conducting law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 14, 2025. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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