4 unconscious after vessels collide off northeastern Japan

4 unconscious after vessels collide off northeastern Japan

An ambulance arrives at a port in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture on March 17, 2026, after a fishing vessel with 13 aboard capsized following a collision with a cargo ship about 20 kilometers off the northeastern Japan prefecture. All 13 were rescued, with four left unconscious.

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. One of 10 high school students aboard the boat on a peace education tour and the skipper of the other boat, carrying eight students, died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. One of 10 high school students aboard the boat on a peace education tour and the skipper of the other boat, carrying eight students, died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. The skipper of the boat that was carrying eight high school students on a peace education tour and one of 10 students aboard the other boat died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. The skipper of the boat that was carrying eight high school students on a peace education tour and one of 10 students aboard the other boat died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

25th anniv. of U.S. sub's collision with school boat

25th anniv. of U.S. sub's collision with school boat

Students of Uwajima Fisheries High School offer flowers during a memorial service at the school in Uwajima in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 10, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of a fatal accident in which the U.S. Navy submarine Greeneville collided with the institution's training boat Ehime Maru off Hawaii. Among the 35 people aboard the Japanese training vessel, four students, two teachers and three crew members were killed.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows NASA astronaut Mike Fincke helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON after he, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON after he, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows Support teams onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON work around the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov aboard in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON after he, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is helped out of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON after she, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows Support teams raise the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft aboard the recovery ship SHANNON shortly after it landed with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov aboard in thePacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif.,Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, left, NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui are seen inside the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON shortly after having landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Splashdown

Handout Photo shows The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is seen as it lands with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov aboard in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown - Long Beach

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown - Long Beach

Handout Photo datetd on January 14, 2026 shows NASA and SpaceX support teams board the ship SHANNON to prepare for the landing of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov aboard, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Long Beach, Calif.. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are landing in the Pacific Ocean after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown - Long Beach

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown - Long Beach

Handout Photo datetd on January 14, 2026 shows The SpaceX recovery ship SHANNON is seen in the Pacific Ocean as the recovery team prepares for the landing of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov aboard, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, off the coast of Long Beach, Calif.. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are returning after 167 days days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown - Long Beach

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Pre-Splashdown - Long Beach

Handout Photo datetd on January 14, 2026 shows NASA and SpaceX support teams board a helicopter to stage for the landing of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov aboard, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Long Beach, Calif.. Cardman, Fincke, Yui, Platonov are landing in the Pacific Ocean after 167 days in space as part of Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. Photo by Bill Ingalls/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

President Trump Returns To The White House From Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Photo by Shawn Thew/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

President Trumpreturns to the White House from Detroit, Michgan

Marine One with US President Donald J. Trump aboard comes in for a landing on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 13 January 2026. President Trump was traveling to Detroit, Michigan where he toured a plant and delivered remarks at the Detroit Economic Club.

Tom Selleck Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Tom Selleck Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, left, and actor Tom Selleck, center, discuss homeporting for USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group One, Rear Admiral Robert Moeller on July 22, 2004. Homeporting ceremonies for the United States Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier are scheduled for July 23, 2004, and will host various dignitaries, including Nancy Reagan, members of the Congress, state officials and various celebrities. Reagan is commanded by Captain James A. Symonds. While in transit, the ship visited the ports of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Valparaiso, Chile, and Callao, Peru. Mandatory Photo by Stefanie Broughton / USN via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu and Wu Fei (R) performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Wu Fei (above) passing a piece of equipment to Zhang Lu outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing the inspection and photography of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule's viewport window outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing the inspection and photography of the Shenzhou-20 return capsule's viewport window outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Wu Fei performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

FOCUS | Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities

This screen image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Dec. 9, 2025 shows Shenzhou-21 astronaut Zhang Lu performing extravehicular activities outside China's orbiting space station. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's first series of extravehicular activities on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The astronaut trio -- Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang -- worked for approximately eight hours and completed their tasks at 6:45 p.m. (Beijing Time), assisted by the space station's robotic arm and a team on Earth. Wu Fei is the youngest Chinese astronaut to carry out an extravehicular mission to date. Photo by Liu Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

Helicopters, one of which has first lady Melania Trump aboard, arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

Melania Trump Participates in a Fundraiser for Toys for Tots

A helicopter with first lady Melania Trump aboard, arrives at Marine Corps Base Quantico Virginia to participate in a Toys for Tots holiday event distributing toys to military families and children on December 8, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalist aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. He spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalist aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. He spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV speaks to journalist aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. He spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV Speaks To Press Aboard the Plane Back From Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV holds a painting gifted to him from a journalist depicting him and the symbolic places he visited in Lebanon during a press conference aboard the papal plane returning to Rome from Lebanon on December 2, 2025. Pope Leo spoke about his just-concluded Apostolic Journey, the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, Europe’s presence in peace negotiations, and the situation in Venezuela. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM