Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 5

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public parks and the suspension of several rail services. Travel was severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where at least 101 flights were canceled. The video shows a downed tree in Terrassa.

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 4

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public parks and the suspension of several rail services. Travel was severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where at least 101 flights were canceled. The video shows branches scattered across the ground in the Les Corts district.

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 3

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted. The video shows the roof of a building being ripped off by strong winds.

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 2

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted.

Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives

Barcelona is on high alert as Storm Nils lashes the city with hurricane-force gusts. After peak winds of 105 km/h at the Port, authorities activated the maximum emergency plan for wind. The storm has forced the closure of all public parks and suspended several rail services this Thursday, February 12. Travel is severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where Aena reports at least 101 flights cancelled and ten others diverted. The video shows the Torre de Collserola swaying in the strong wind.

US: First Snow of Season Hits Utah Mountains, Forces Road Closure 2

First snow of the season was reported in Utah mountain area as a cold front swept through the area, bringing temperatures down. Due to weather conditions, Guardsman Pass, which connects Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, has been closed until Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

US: First Snow of Season Hits Utah Mountains, Forces Road Closure

First snow of the season was reported in Utah mountain area as a cold front swept through the area, bringing temperatures down. Due to weather conditions, Guardsman Pass, which connects Big Cottonwood Canyon to Park City, has been closed until Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake 2

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with zero containment as of July 14. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

US: Brush Fire Closes Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County, California

A brush fire broke out in Santa Barbara County, California, along northbound Highway 101 near Mariposa Reina on Tuesday, June 17. The flames prompted the closure of southbound lanes of the highway. The fire burned an estimated 30 acres.

Thailand: Heavy Rainfall in Chiang Mai Sparks Flood Warnings and Park Closure

Overnight rainfall hit Chiang Mai from Saturday night, May 25, through Sunday morning, May 26, triggering flooding and the closure of at least one national park. A yellow-level warning was issued for Mae Rim district after the area recorded 103 mm of rainfall within 12 hours. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to exercise caution.

South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

US: Brush Fire Near I-75 in Naples, Florida Prompts Evacuation 3

A brush fire erupted off Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 26, snarling traffic and prompting a evacuation of a nearby communities and a park. The fire burned 10 acres and was 95% contained.

US: Brush Fire Near I-75 in Naples, Florida Prompts Evacuation

A brush fire erupted off Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 26, snarling traffic and prompting a evacuation of a nearby communities and a park. The fire burned 10 acres and was 95% contained.

US: Brush Fire Near I-75 in Naples, Florida Prompts Evacuation 2

A brush fire erupted off Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida, on Wednesday, March 26, snarling traffic and prompting a evacuation of a nearby communities and a park. The fire burned 10 acres and was 95% contained.

UK: Scrap Yard Fire Threatens Retail Park in Greater Manchester

A fire broke out at a scrap yard near Altrincham Retail Park in Greater Manchester on Saturday, March 22 around midday. The fire prompted the closure of Craven Road near the shopping center.

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

Last Day Before The Final Closure Of Marineland - Antibes

The famous Marineland water park, located in Antibes, in the South of France, is closing its doors on January 5, 2025 after 55 years of service. Many visitors came to enjoy the spectacular shows one last time, including the most famous, that of the orcas. Indeed, the park's two Orcas and their caretakers gave a very final show filled with emotion in front of a captivated audience. The end of an era. Marineland is forced to close its doors following the 2021 law banning cetacean shows. However, the fate of the animals in the park and in particular the two orcas is not sealed and worries the animal protection associations who demonstrated once again near the park on this day of permanent closure. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Level 2 Evacuations Issued As Upper Cemetery Fire Sparks In Spokane

The Upper Cemetery Fire, previously called the Hills Fire, sparked near Greenwood Memorial Terrace in the Spokane Palisades Park area on Friday, July 26. The fire burned 90 acres, threatening more than 500 structures within hours, and level 2 evacuations were in place.

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(240616) -- SINGAPORE, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows a billboard indicating closure of the beach at East Coast Park in Singapore. Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, the island management authority said Saturday. A Netherlands-flagged dredger collided with a Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal near Sentosa on Friday, leading to oil leakage. The oil slick was also spotted at Singapore's East Coast Park, shores around the Southern Islands and surrounding waters. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(FOCUS) SINGAPORE-OIL LEAKAGE-CLEANING

(240616) -- SINGAPORE, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 16, 2024 shows a billboard indicating closure of the beach at East Coast Park in Singapore. Oil spillage was observed along beaches on Singapore's resort Sentosa island and the waters were closed for clean-up works, the island management authority said Saturday. A Netherlands-flagged dredger collided with a Singapore-flagged bunker vessel at Pasir Panjang Terminal near Sentosa on Friday, leading to oil leakage. The oil slick was also spotted at Singapore's East Coast Park, shores around the Southern Islands and surrounding waters. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

New Zealand: Large Vegetation Fire In Porirua Shuts Parts Of Belmont Regional Park

A large vegetation fire broke out in Cannons Creek, Porirua on Monday, February 12. The fire burnt seven hectares, shutting down parts of Belmont Regional Park and forcing the evacuation of two neighboring schools.

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

World's Largest Natural Ice Rink Reopens - Ottawa

Lansdowne Park's Aberdeen Pavilion is seen as people skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, ON, Canada on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, opened for skating on Sunday morning for the first time in two years, the National Capital Commission (NCC) said. The 7.8-km (4.9-mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, which first opened over 50 years ago, opens new tab, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Canada's capital city Ottawa and is also a top attraction for skating enthusiasts seeking outdoor thrills during Canada's usually biting cold winters. The canal did not open to skating last season in early 2023 for the first time due to a lack of ice, NCC, which maintains and operates the skateway, said at the time, blaming the closure on a mild winter caused by climate change. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tokyo DisneySea reopens

Tokyo DisneySea reopens

URAYASU, Japan - Visitors enjoy themselves at Tokyo DisneySea Park in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on April 28, 2011, as the park reopened the same day ahead of the Golden Week holiday period, following its closure after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern and eastern Japan. The adjacent Tokyo Disneyland reopened on April 15.

Tokyo DisneySea reopens

Tokyo DisneySea reopens

URAYASU, Japan - Visitors enter Tokyo DisneySea Park in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on April 28, 2011, as the park reopened the same day ahead of the Golden Week holiday period, following its closure after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern and eastern Japan. The adjacent Tokyo Disneyland reopened on April 15.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

TOKYO, Japan - A photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo on April 15, 2011. Visitors flocked to the theme park as it reopened the same day after suspending operations for just over a month due to the powerful March 11 earthquake. The disaster caused liquefaction damage to its parking lot and created power shortages in the region surrounding Tokyo.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

TOKYO, Japan - A photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo on April 15, 2011. Visitors flocked to the theme park as it reopened the same day after suspending operations for just over a month due to the powerful March 11 earthquake. The disaster caused liquefaction damage to its parking lot and created power shortages in the region surrounding Tokyo.

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

Tokyo Disneyland reopens after 1-month postquake closure

URAYASU, Japan - Visitors flock to Tokyo Disneyland as the theme park in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo reopened on April 15, 2011, after suspending operation for just over a month due to the March 11 powerful earthquake. The disaster caused liquefaction damage to its parking lot and created power shortages in the region surrounding Tokyo.

Ginowan mayor seeks early Futemma base closure

Ginowan mayor seeks early Futemma base closure

NAHA, Japan - Ginowan Mayor Yoichi Iha (R) talks about the city's hosting of the U.S. Marine Corps Futemma Air Station (in distance) to members of a House of Representatives committee at a park in the city in Okinawa Prefecture on April 12, 2010. Iha repeated a call for the closure of the base on the 14th anniversary of the original Japan-U.S. agreement for that end.

(1)Elderly elephant moves to Japan's first forest sanitarium

(1)Elderly elephant moves to Japan's first forest sanitarium

KATSUURA, Japan - An elderly elephant, Akiko (L), moves to the Katsuura Elephants' Paradise, a forest sanitarium in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, on May 11. Akiko, who had stayed at a zoo in the prefecture after the closure last year of Hanshin Park in Hyogo Prefecture, is the first guest at Japan's first elephant sanitarium.

Shanghai Disneyland reopens after COVID-19 resurgence

STORY: Shanghai Disneyland reopens after COVID-19 resurgence DATELINE: June 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai Disneyland 2. STANDUP (English): YANG KAI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Disneyland 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Visitor STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG KAI, Xinhua correspondent "I am now at Shanghai Disneyland. Today (June 30), Disneyland has reopened after three months of suspension because of the pandemic. Please follow us to see what Disneyland is like today." Shanghai Disneyland resumed operation on Thursday after more than 3 months of closure. Tickets were available for purchase starting Wednesday. Visitors are required to present negative results of nucleic acid testing taken within 72 hours. They also need to wear masks and undergo temperature screening before entering the park. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Visitor "I am so happy and excited. I want to try every item." Shanghai announced on May 17 that it had cut of

Scenic road in central Japan

Scenic road in central Japan

A car drives on a mountainous sightseeing road in the Gifu Prefecture village of Shirakawa in central Japan on June 17, 2022, as the scenic road that runs through the Hakusan National Park fully reopened to traffic the same day after its wintertime closure.

Scenic road in central Japan

Scenic road in central Japan

A car drives on a mountainous sightseeing road in the Gifu Prefecture village of Shirakawa in central Japan on June 17, 2022, as the scenic road that runs through the Hakusan National Park fully reopened to traffic the same day after its wintertime closure.

Scenic road in central Japan

Scenic road in central Japan

A ceremony is held in front of a toll booth of a sightseeing road in the Gifu Prefecture village of Shirakawa in central Japan on June 17, 2022, as the scenic road that runs through the Hakusan National Park fully reopened to traffic the same day after its wintertime closure.

KASHMIR-JAMMU-TRAFFIC SUSPENDED

KASHMIR-JAMMU-TRAFFIC SUSPENDED

(220109) -- JAMMU, Jan. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Stranded trucks park on the road on the outskirts of Jammu, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 9, 2022. Heavy snowfall hit plains and upper reaches of Indian-controlled Kashmir, leading to the closure of roads and cancellation of flights, officials said on Saturday. Authorities said traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu highway has been suspended in wake of the fresh accumulation of snow in many places, especially Banihal. (Str/Xinhua)

KASHMIR-JAMMU-TRAFFIC SUSPENDED

KASHMIR-JAMMU-TRAFFIC SUSPENDED

(220109) -- JAMMU, Jan. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Stranded trucks park on the road on the outskirts of Jammu, the winter capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Jan. 9, 2022. Heavy snowfall hit plains and upper reaches of Indian-controlled Kashmir, leading to the closure of roads and cancellation of flights, officials said on Saturday. Authorities said traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu highway has been suspended in wake of the fresh accumulation of snow in many places, especially Banihal. (Str/Xinhua)

(1)Elderly elephant moves to Japan's first forest sanitarium

(1)Elderly elephant moves to Japan's first forest sanitarium

KATSUURA, Japan - An elderly elephant, Akiko (L), moves to the Katsuura Elephants' Paradise, a forest sanitarium in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, on May 11. Akiko, who had stayed at a zoo in the prefecture after the closure last year of Hanshin Park in Hyogo Prefecture, is the first guest at Japan's first elephant sanitarium. (Kyodo)