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[Breaking News]Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

ISE, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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31st anniversary of sarin gas attack on Tokyo subway

TOKYO, Japan, March 20 Kyodo - Tokyo Metro employees observe a moment of silence at Kasumigaseki Station in Tokyo at 8:10 a.m. on March 20, 2026, the time the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system took place exactly 31 years earlier, leaving 14 dead and over 6,000 injured. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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31st anniversary of sarin gas attack on Tokyo subway

Tokyo Metro employees observe a moment of silence at Kasumigaseki Station in Tokyo at 8:10 a.m. on March 20, 2026, the time the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system took place exactly 31 years earlier, leaving 14 dead and over 6,000 injured. (Pool photo)

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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 20, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, attends the representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, attends the representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, attends the representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

ISE, Japan, Sept. 17 Kyodo - Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Priests attend a tree-felling ceremony at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Sept. 17, 2025, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, which will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Eco-friendly plastic organ played at world expo in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 20 Kyodo - Japanese organist Kuniko Sumiyama plays a plastic pipe organ in Osaka Healthcare Pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Aug. 19, 2025. Eight Osaka-based plastic producers developed the eco-friendly organ made from plant-derived materials over three years. (Kyodo)

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RECAP: Spain Faces Record Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat

In August 2025, Spain is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in over 30 years. Around 20 large fires have erupted nationwide, fueled by high temperatures and dry conditions, resulting in at least four deaths and thousands of evacuations. Over 3,000 soldiers and firefighters are deployed to combat the blazes.