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Hamburger chain Lotteria renamed after 54 years

Combined photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026, shows Lotteria (top) and Zotteria hamburger chain signs. Lotteria, open since 1972, will be renamed Zetteria after restaurant operator Zensho Holdings Co. acquired Lotteria outlets in 2023.

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Mars Incorporated Acquired Kellanova

Pringles potato chips under Kellanova, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China, December 15, 2025.

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Mars Incorporated Acquired Kellanova

Pringles potato chips under Kellanova, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China, December 15, 2025.

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Mars Incorporated Acquired Kellanova

Pringles potato chips under Kellanova, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China, December 15, 2025.

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Satellite View of Gulf of Morbihan - France

Handout Satellite View, dated October 17, 2025, shows the Gulf of Morbihan in France. The Gulf of Morbihan, part of the Natura 2000 network, forms one of France’s most distinctive coastal landscapes. This inland sea is dotted with dozens of small islands and peninsulas, creating a labyrinth of sheltered bays, narrow channels, and shifting tidal flats. Its highly indented shape supports a mosaic of coastal habitats, from eelgrass meadows to mudflats, which provide vital feeding and breeding grounds for migratory birds and numerous marine species. Located in Brittany, near towns such as Vannes, Arradon, and Arzon, the gulf’s intricate contours are clearly visible in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 17 October 2025. The deep blues highlight the flooded channels at high tide, while surrounding vegetation appears in bright green. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite View of Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site - Australia

Handout satellite view, dated on November 26, 2025, shows the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shark Bay, located on the western coast of Australia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional natural beauty, including unique marine biodiversity and one of the world's most extensive seagrass beds. The site is globally significant for its ecological processes, geological formations, and as a habitat for threatened species such as dugongs and green turtles. These fragile ecosystems are highly sensitive to changes in water quality, sea temperature, and coastal development. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 26 November 2025, shows the striking coastal and marine features of Shark Bay in high resolution. The contrasting colours reveal shallow sandbanks, seagrass meadows, and hypersaline basins, as well as the arid terrestrial surroundings near Denham. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite View of Graham Land - Antarctica

Handout Satellite views dated on November 21, 2025, shows Graham Land. Graham Land, the northernmost stretch of the Antarctic Peninsula, is one of the most rapidly warming regions on Earth. Its mountainous spine and outlet glaciers drain into the Weddell Sea, forming an important transition zone between grounded ice, floating shelves, and open water. This dynamic landscape supports rich marine ecosystems, including krill-dependent species such as seals, penguins, and seabirds, and plays an important role in global ocean circulation and climate regulation. This Copernicus Sentinel-1 image, acquired on 21 November 2025, shows the contrasting textures of grounded ice, fragmented sea ice, and dark, open ocean, revealing key glaciological features in radar backscatter. Copernicus data is essential to climate science. A recent study published in Nature used Copernicus Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data to analyse glacier dynamics in Graham Land, Antarctica. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery via ABA

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Satellite View of flooding in northern Sumatra, Indonesia

Handout photo datetd on November 29, 2025 shows satellite view of Flooding in northern Sumatra. Cyclone Senyar formed during the night of 25-26 November 2025 in the Strait of Malacca, an area in which tropical cyclones had not been recorded for decades. The day after its formation, Senyar hit Indonesia, where it made landfall, causing flooding, landslides and more than 400 casualties in the north of the island of Sumatra. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 29 November 2025, shows extensive inundation across Aceh province, with towns such as Lhoksukon and Panton Labu surrounded by floodwaters. Sediment-laden plumes discharged into the sea along the northern coast indicate substantial river outflow, caused by the heavy upstream rainfall. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Cluj-Napoca in Romania

Handout photo dated on October 17, 2025 shows Cluj-Napoca in Romania. On 17 October 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of Cluj-Napoca, a major urban centre in north-western Romania. Surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land, the city is noted for its dynamic growth and strategic role in regional development. Cluj-Napoca also received the label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities in 2023. Cluj-Napoca is currently one of ten pilot cities selected for the Horizon Europe CLMS-Cities project, which combines satellite-based products from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) with additional environmental and urban data to improve modelling of urban-scale CO₂ emissions. These integrated datasets help local authorities in tracking changes and designing more effective climate strategies, thereby supporting the development of data-driven urban policies aligned with the European Green Deal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via AB

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Snow Blanketed North East Scotland - UK

Handout photo dated on November 18, 2025 shows on 18 November 2025, the first major winter weather event of the 2025-26 season took place across parts of the United Kingdom, including north-east Scotland. Heavy snowfall blanketed large areas of the region, leading to travel disruption, the isolation of several rural communities, and the closure of numerous schools. Emergency services were deployed to assist residents affected by road blockages and power outages, while local authorities issued weather warnings and urged the public to avoid non-essential travel. This false-colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows widespread snow-cover across Aberdeenshire and the surrounding upland areas, with the city of Aberdeen visible along the coast. Data from Copernicus Sentinel-2, which provides high spatial resolution and multispectral observations, supports continuous monitoring of snow extent and surface conditions. North East Scotland, UK on November 18, 2025. Photo by European Uni

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First images From Copernicus Sentinel-5A

Handout photo dated October 13, 2025 shows Copernicus Sentinel-5A has delivered its first images after its launch on 13 August 2025, marking a significant milestone in the monitoring of air quality from space. The Sentinel-5 mission provides observations of key air pollutants, essential climate variables, and stratospheric ozone, which is the protective layer shielding life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. This visualisation, created with Sentinel-5A data acquired on 13 October 2025, shows atmospheric concentrations of two trace gases: ozone (O₃) and formaldehyde (HCHO). The image on the left presents the formaldehyde vertical column density. Elevated concentrations along the northwestern coast of Angola are linked to emissions from wildfires, while increased levels over the Central African Republic stem from a combination of fire activity and biogenic emissions. The image on the right shows a global map of ozone. The hole in stratospheric ozone above Antarctica is clearly visible, with column den

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First Images acquired by Sentinel-1D

Handout photo dated on November 7, 2025 shows following its launch on 4 November 2025, Copernicus Sentinel-1D has delivered its first images. Among these is this radar image acquired on 7 November 2025, showing northern Germany. The false colour visualisation of the image highlights different types of land cover such as cultivated fields, water bodies, and urban areas, including the cities of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Oldenburg, and Meldorf. The Elbe and Weser rivers flowing into the North Sea are visible in deep blue tones, along with the Wadden Sea. Bremen, Germany on November 7, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite Views of Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Handout photo dated on November 23, 2025 shows The Day Atmosphere Air Pollution Dust & Haze Volcanoes. On 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, located approximately 800 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa, erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years. As a result of the eruption, a large sulfur dioxide (SO₂) plume was emitted into the atmosphere. This image, derived from data acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite on 24 November, shows the plume extending for approximately 3,700 kilometres from Ethiopia to the Arabian Sea. The atmospheric monitoring capabilities of Copernicus Sentinel-5P support the detection and tracking of volcanic gas emissions, which are important for aviation safety, air quality assessments, and climate monitoring. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-5P imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite Views of Disastrous Flooding in The Philippines

Handout photo dated on November 12, 2025 shows Following the landfall of Typhoon Fung-wong on 9 November 2025, northern regions of the Philippines were affected by extensive flooding, with the Cagayan Valley among the worst hit areas. The typhoon brought intense rainfall, causing the Cagayan River to overflow its banks, submerging agricultural land, infrastructure, and urban areas, including the city of Tuguegarao. Several communities in the province of Cagayan were displaced, and damage to crops and transport infrastructure was reported across the region. This false colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 12 November 2025, shows the flooded areas along the Cagayan River. In this composite, vegetation appears in red, while water bodies and flooded areas are shown in shades of light blue and green. Additionally, sediment plumes can be seen at the river’s mouth near Aparri, where the river enters the Pacific Ocean. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACA

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First Snowfall of The Season Over the Pyrenees

Handout photo dated on November 9, 2025 shows The Pyrenees are an important ecological corridor stretching between France and Spain, connecting Atlantic and Mediterranean ecosystems across a rugged mountain landscape. The mountain range supports high-altitude grasslands, ancient forests, and glacial valleys, providing habitat for endemic species. The arrival of snow marks the beginning of the alpine winter and plays a key role in regional water storage. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 9 November 2025, shows fresh snowfall above 1,900 metres, while lower elevations remain in shades of green and brown. This snowfall followed an Atlantic front, which brought up to 12 cm of snow and more than 40 l/m² of rain to parts of Spain. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite views of Uluru - Australia

Handout photo dated August 14, 2025, shows Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive sedimentary rock formation located in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory. Rising 348 metres above the surrounding plain, Uluru is not only a striking natural landmark but also holds deep spiritual significance for the Anangu people. Estimated to be over 500 million years old, this UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts diverse vertebrate fauna and threatened species. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 14 August 2025, shows Uluru from above. Buildings of the Mutitjulu Aboriginal community are visible to the east of Uluru. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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S. Korean President Lee visits shipyard in Philadelphia

South Koreans living in the United States are pictured in Philadelphia on Aug. 26, 2025, in front of Philly Shipyard, acquired by South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group in 2024. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited the shipyard the same day to attend a christening ceremony for a vessel built for the U.S. military.

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Satellite View of Severe wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Handout photo dated on August 16, 2025 shows Massive wildfires are spreading in north-west and western Spain, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. By 17 August 2025, Spain had already recorded its highest annual total of estimated fire emissions in the 23-year Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) dataset. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 16 August 2025 shows dense smoke plumes rising from active fires near the city of Ourense, located in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. Portugal has also been severely affected by the fires, with northern and central regions hit the hardest. According to CAMS data, the country’s estimated emissions have nearly reached the highest annual totals of 2003 and 2005. To support national authorities, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) has been activated to provide emergency mapping services. Further information is available here. Spain, Portugal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABAC

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Canada Wildfires Impact North America's Air Quality

Handout photo dated on August 3, 2025, shows Canada is currently facing an intense fire season, with hundreds of active wildfires across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. Smoke from these fires has severely degraded air quality both locally and across borders, including the United States. This false colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 3 August 2025, shows the smoke cloud from the wildfires engulfing skies over Canada and the US. According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), June and July 2025 saw severe wildfire activity in Canada, with daily total wildfire intensity and emissions consistently above the 2003-2024 average throughout the summer. August 3, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite View Wildfires in Portugal

Handout photo dated on July 29, 2025 shows Satellite View Wildfires in Portugal. As of 29 July 2025, Portugal is impacted by major wildfires in the north and centre of the country, with more than 2,000 firefighters mobilised to battle the flames. The most affected areas are Arouca (Aveiro District), Ponte da Barca (Viana do Castelo District), and Penamacor (Castelo Branco District). The village of Fornos de Carvão, in the Arouca municipality, was evacuated overnight. This image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 29 July, shows the large smoke cloud generated by the wildfires in the Arouca area, along with a second plume of smoke rising from the Ponte de Barca wildfires. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo next to a NewPrinces Group logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Emanuele de Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo next to a NewPrinces Group logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Emanuele de Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NewPrinces Acquires Carrefour Italia For 1 Billion Euros - Italy

Illustration of Carrefour logo next to a NewPrinces Group logo following the news that NewPrinces acquired Carrefour Italia for one billion euros near Milan, Italy on July 25, 2025. Photo by Emanuele de Carli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Intense Algal Bloom in The Baltic Sea - Sweden

Handout photo dated on July 21, 2025, shows Each summer, parts of the Baltic Sea display vivid green algal blooms, triggered by sunlight, high temperatures, and abundant nutrients. This image, acquired by a Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite on 21 July 2025, shows widespread algal blooms off the coast of Sweden. The first signs of this event appeared in early July and have steadily intensified, fed by nutrient-rich runoff and a prolonged heatwave. These types of events can impact the health of local marine life and coastal ecosystems. The Copernicus Sentinel satellites and services provide essential data for monitoring algal blooms across the world. In particular, the Copernicus Marine Service delivers a range of products useful for better understanding the biogeochemical status of the ocean. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Glacial forces at the edge of Antarctica

Handout photo show Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 17 March 2025, shows the flow of the David Glacier as it feeds into the Drygalski Ice Tongue in East Antarctica. Stretching 90 km into the Ross Sea, the ice tongue is one of the largest floating ice extensions in Antarctica. The linear structure of the ice tongue reveals its dynamic forward movement over time, shaped by internal flow and ocean interaction. Ice tongues like this change in size and shape over time, reshaped by calving events, waves and storms. Copernicus delivers key data for tracking glacier dynamics and calving events in remote areas. Regular monitoring supports climate research, helping scientists assess how Antarctic ice loss contributes to global sea-level rise. Drygalski Ice Tongue, Antartica on March 17, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Black-and-white TV set in Japan in 1950s

A farmer and his family watch a newly acquired black-and-white television in their living room on Sept. 28, 1956, at an unknown location in Japan.

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Satellite View of Ouvéa Island - New Caledonia

Handout photo dated on April, 17, 2025 shows Satellite View of Ouvéa Island in New Caledonia. Ouvéa Island, part of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, is renowned for its untouched beauty and ecological richness. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is fringed by one of the world’s most pristine lagoons, home to vibrant coral reefs and endangered species such as dugongs and green sea turtles. The surrounding reef structures support a delicate balance of marine biodiversity, while inland, coastal vegetation and coconut groves provide habitat for endemic birds. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 17 April 2025, reveals the island’s shape and its spectacular barrier reef. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Satellite View of Mentrida Wildfire - Spain

Handout photo dated on 18 July 2025 shows Mentrida Wildfire - Spain. On 17 July 2025, a large wildfire broke out in the municipality of Méntrida, located in the province of Toledo, within Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region. Driven by strong winds, the fire burnt over 3,000 hectares of land by the end of the day, prompting road closures and the evacuation of residents from nearby areas. Winds carried the smoke over Madrid, where skies turned orange and thick with haze during the afternoon. This image, acquired by one of Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 18 July 2025, shows the burn scar caused by the fire. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Engulfs 3300 Hectares Near Pauls - Spain

Handout photo dated on July 13, 2025 shows satelite view of Paüls. On 7 July 2025, a wildfire broke out near the municipality of Paüls, in the province of Tarragona, Spain. The fire spread rapidly, burning over 3,300 hectares, one-third of which lie within the Parc Natural dels Ports. The blaze prompted lockdowns affecting approximately 18,000 residents in Paüls and neighbouring localities and has led to at least one casualty of a firefighter working to contain the flames in a mountainous area. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 13 July 2025, shows the extent of the burn scar left by the fire. Data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites is crucial for monitoring and mapping the extent and effects of wildfires around the world, informing damage assessments and supporting emergency management operations. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - MAINE ET LOIRE (49) - CASTLE OF BRISSAC : HOUSE OF HUNTS. IT HOUSES A SERIES OF TAPESTRIES OF GERMAN ORIGIN INSPIRED BY THE "HUNTS OF MAXIMILIAN". THESE TAPESTRIES BELONGED TO TWO KINGS OF FRANCE, LOUIS XIV AND LOUIS PHILIPPE, BEFORE BEING ACQUIRED BY THE BRISSAC DURING THE SECOND EMPIRE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRENCH POLYNESIA. AERIAL VIEW OF TETIAROA ATOLL. WILD AND AUTHENTIC, JUST 40 KM NORTH-EAST OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITI. DIVIDED INTO THIRTEEN MOTU (SMALL ISLETS), THE ROYAL FAMILIES OF TAHITI CAME HERE TO SEEK REFUGE. CAPTIVATED BY THE POLYNESIAN WAY OF LIFE, THE FAMOUS AMERICAN ACTOR MARLON BRANDO ACQUIRED THE ATOLL IN 1966, AFTER COMPLICATED NEGOTIATIONS, FOLLOWING THE FILMING OF THE REVOLTS OF THE BOUNTY. FAR FROM HOLLYWOOD, HE SETTLED THERE FROM 1970 TO 1990, WITH HIS POLYNESIAN PARTNER TARITA, AND SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS A YEAR ON HIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE GREATEST POVERTY. IN 1999, TOGETHER WITH RICHARD BAILEY, A LEADING FIGURE IN THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY, HE BEGAN TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SMALL ECOLODGE, THE LAGOON AND HOW TETIAROA COULD BECOME A CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WHEN BRANDO DIED IN 2004, THE PROJECT TOOK ITS COURSE, RESPECTING THE ACTOR'S WISHES AND COMMITMENT. TEN YEARS LATER, THE BRANDO OPENED ON MOTU ONETAHI: THE RESORT IS A MODEL OF INTEGRA

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRENCH POLYNESIA. AERIAL VIEW OF TETIAROA ATOLL. WILD AND AUTHENTIC, JUST 40 KM NORTH-EAST OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITI. DIVIDED INTO THIRTEEN MOTU (SMALL ISLETS), THE ROYAL FAMILIES OF TAHITI CAME HERE TO SEEK REFUGE. CAPTIVATED BY THE POLYNESIAN WAY OF LIFE, THE FAMOUS AMERICAN ACTOR MARLON BRANDO ACQUIRED THE ATOLL IN 1966, AFTER COMPLICATED NEGOTIATIONS, FOLLOWING THE FILMING OF THE REVOLTS OF THE BOUNTY. FAR FROM HOLLYWOOD, HE SETTLED THERE FROM 1970 TO 1990, WITH HIS POLYNESIAN PARTNER TARITA, AND SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS A YEAR ON HIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE GREATEST POVERTY. IN 1999, TOGETHER WITH RICHARD BAILEY, A LEADING FIGURE IN THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY, HE BEGAN TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SMALL ECOLODGE, THE LAGOON AND HOW TETIAROA COULD BECOME A CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WHEN BRANDO DIED IN 2004, THE PROJECT TOOK ITS COURSE, RESPECTING THE ACTOR'S WISHES AND COMMITMENT. TEN YEARS LATER, THE BRANDO OPENED ON MOTU ONETAHI: THE RESORT IS A MODEL OF INTEGRA

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Toyota Motor Corporation acquired Toyota Industries

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2025 - The stock price and logo of Toyota Motor displayed on a mobile phone in Yichang, Hubei Province, China on June 3, 2025.

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Toyota Motor Corporation acquired Toyota Industries

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2025 - The stock price and logo of Toyota Motor displayed on a mobile phone in Yichang, Hubei Province, China on June 3, 2025.

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Toyota Motor Corporation acquired Toyota Industries

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 3, 2025 - The stock price and logo of Toyota Motor displayed on a mobile phone in Yichang, Hubei Province, China on June 3, 2025.