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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smog Covers City On Cold Winter Morning - India

A Layer of smog engulfs the city on a cold winter morning, in Ajmer, India on 19 December 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Pet Leopard Gecko Nibbles Shed Skin

A video from December 3, 2025, in Guangdong, China, shows a pet leopard gecko calmly eating its shed skin after a routine molt. The gecko gently tugged at the thin, translucent layer with quick bites, revealing brighter, fresh scales beneath. Leopard geckos typically shed every two to four weeks, and the video ends with the reptile finishing the last piece before settling down with its newly vibrant skin.

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Settlement Growth in the Nile Delta - Egypt

Handout Photomontage shows Settlement Growth in the Nile Delta. The United Nations’ World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 was published on 17 November 2025. Drawing on data from the Joint Research Centre’s Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL), developed under the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS), the report tracks changes in population distribution across more than 12,000 urban settlements. It highlights a global shift in settlement patterns, with the majority of the world’s population now living in urban areas. This image, created with GHSL data, focuses on the Nile Delta in Egypt, one of the world’s most densely populated regions. By comparing estimates of built-up surface at three points in time, it shows how the extent of urban development has changed between 1975 and 2025, along with projections for 2075. Using satellite data and national census inputs, GHSL provides a broad range of data on human settlements worldwide, including estimates of built-up surfaces per square kilometre and, at even

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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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Illustration - Thales France

FRANCE. ALPES MARITIMES (06) CANNES. THALES ALENIA SPACE. FRONT VIEW OF THE PROPELLANT TANK WITH ITS GOLDEN PROTECTION (MULTI-LAYER INSULATION SATELLITE) KOREASAT 7 Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Owner Uses Straw to Help Lizard Shed Skin in Unique Way

A video filmed in Guangdong, China, on August 26, 2025, captured a lizard undergoing a unique shedding process assisted by its owner. The owner used a straw to gently blow air under the lizard's old skin, causing the white translucent layer to quickly inflate

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China: Owner Helps Pet Gecko Shed Skin Using Straw

On August 6, 2025, in Hebei province, located in northern China, a video recorded a pet leopard gecko during its shedding period. The owner decided to assist the reptile with the process. Holding the gecko’s body steady, the owner used a straw to create a small opening in the skin. Bit by bit, the old white layer was peeled away like removing a glove. The gecko reacted with small grimaces, but the shedding was completed successfully. The clip fascinated viewers who rarely see such close-up animal care.

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Toronto Road To The Golden Globes Party

Melanie Ann Layer, Kevin Bruce Scott attending the Road To The Golden Globes party ahead of Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Canada on September 6, 2025. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Smoke From Canadian Wildfire Returns, Prompts Air Quality Alert

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returned to the Upper Midwestern and parts of New England of the U.S. on Monday, August 11. An Air Quality Alert was issued for the region. This video shows a hazy sunrise in Cambridge, MA.

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US: Boston Sky Turns Hazy Due to Wildfire Smoke from Canada

Wildfire smoke from Canada has blanketed the Upper Midwestern and Northeastern United States, including New England. The smoke created hazy skies across these regions, but conditions are expected to improve as shifting winds help to disperse the haze.

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunrise In The Clouds - France

Sunrise or rising sun amidst a layer of clouds in Paris, France on August 2, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field Underway in Huzhou

HUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 24, 2025 - The final layer of asphalt paving for the long straight line and dynamic square project of the third phase of the intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Field is underway in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on June 24, 2025.

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Iranian Missiles in Sky Of Gaza

Iranian missiles are seen streaking across the sky over Gaza City on June 13, 2025, during a new wave of crossfire between Iran and Israel. The image captures a rare and tense moment as the regional conflict spills into the skies above Gaza, adding a new layer of fear and uncertainty for residents already living under siege. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles in Sky Of Gaza

Iranian missiles are seen streaking across the sky over Gaza City on June 13, 2025, during a new wave of crossfire between Iran and Israel. The image captures a rare and tense moment as the regional conflict spills into the skies above Gaza, adding a new layer of fear and uncertainty for residents already living under siege. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Missiles in Sky Of Gaza

Iranian missiles are seen streaking across the sky over Gaza City on June 13, 2025, during a new wave of crossfire between Iran and Israel. The image captures a rare and tense moment as the regional conflict spills into the skies above Gaza, adding a new layer of fear and uncertainty for residents already living under siege. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. GIRONDE (33) ARCACHON BASSIN. ARGUIN LAYER (BANC D'ARGUIN) Photo by Stan Fautre/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - GIRONDE (33) - SAINT EMILION - CHAPEL OF THE TRINITY: PAINTINGS OF THE CHOIR REPRESENTING, (AMONG OTHERS) JOHN THE BAPTIST, CHRIST AND THE VIRGIN. PROTECTED FOR CENTURIES BY A LAYER OF SOOT, THEY WERE REDISCOVERED AND RESTORED IN 1996. THE JURISDICTION OF SAINT EMILION HAS BEEN LISTED AS A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE SINCE 1999 (20TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2019). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, May 15 Kyodo - A woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess (far R), clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, arrives at Kyoto's Shimogamo shrine during a parade in the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

A woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess (far R), clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, arrives at Kyoto's Shimogamo shrine during a parade in the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

A palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, parades at Kyoto's Shimogamo shrine during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

A palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, leaves Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

A palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, leaves Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Kamigamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2025.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Kamigamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2025.

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Maintenance Workers Fix Locomotive Parts - Nairobi

A maintenance worker paints insulating layer for locomotive parts in the repair workshop of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway in Nairobi, Kenya, Jan. 23, 2025. Launched in May 2017, the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, spanning approximately 480 km, connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi, the country's capital and largest city. It is Kenya's first modern railway since independence and is hailed as a flagship project under the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Kenya. After eight years of operation, Africa Star Railway Operation Company (Afristar), the company operating the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway, initiated a maintenance program for 41 passenger cars and 10 locomotives on Jan. 15. With plans to complete the maintenance by May 31, these tasks will decrease the failure rate of locomotives during operation and ensure continuous safe and smooth transportation for its clients. Photo by Wang Guansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Serene Winter Evening Captured By Camera In Yantai, Shandong

This is the dazzling moment that heavy snowfall was captured, further highlighted by bright headlights from a nearby building. On the evening of December 20, 2024, in Yantai, Shandong Province, the video showed a serene winter solstice evening blanketed in snow as large, swirling snowflakes fell steadily. From a residential building, someone had shone high-beam headlights, intensifying the magical effect of the snowy scene. The strong illumination created a dreamlike visual, showcasing the flakes in vivid detail against the night sky. The snowfall had continued through the evening, leaving the city coated in a thick layer of pristine white, much to the delight of residents.

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China: Freezing Temperatures Cause Car Window Frost In Yantai, Shandong

On December 11, 2023, in Yantai, a city located in eastern China's Shandong Province, a chilly winter morning revealed a car parked outdoors with its windows covered in a thick layer of frost. The frost resembled a delicate white curtain, completely obscuring the glass. The driver, feeling playful, lowered the window and began tapping at the ice. Suddenly, the sheet of ice broke free and fell directly into the car, creating an unexpected winter mess inside the vehicle.

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China: Encountering Dense Fog In Remote Wilderness Near Wujiaqu, Xinjiang

In northern China’s Xinjiang region, near Wujiaqu city, a man driving through a remote wilderness on the night of November 24, 2024, encountered dense fog. The area was shrouded in a layer of low-lying fog, resembling a delicate veil over the landscape. With visibility drastically reduced, the driver’s vehicle could only proceed slowly and cautiously. The silent, desolate wilderness, combined with the mysterious fog, created an eerie atmosphere.

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At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

Several people clean up the damage caused by the DANA, November 6, 2024, in Algemesí, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. One of the most affected areas of Algemesí by the DANA is the Raval neighborhood, where mud has accumulated in mountains several meters high and even the walls of some houses have given way to the voracity of the water. The lack of machinery slows down the work in Algemesí and the City Council is already helping those affected to process insurance claims. Both the Military Emergency Unit, UME, and the fire department are working in the town, but the layer of mud is still several centimeters in some areas and the belongings are piled up next to the houses generating bad smell and humidity. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

A resident of Algemesí collects water and milk from a truck with humanitarian aid on November 6, 2024, in Algemesí, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. One of the areas most affected in Algemesí by the DANA is the Raval neighborhood, where mud has accumulated in mountains several meters high and even the walls of some houses have given way to the voracity of the water. The lack of machinery slows down the work in Algemesí and the City Council is already helping those affected to process insurance claims. Both the Military Emergency Unit, UME, and the fire department are working in the town, but the layer of mud is still several centimeters in some areas and the belongings are piled up next to the houses generating bad smell and humidity. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 89 People Remain Missing After Floods - Eastern Spain

Volunteers and neighbors remove mud with shovels, in the neighborhood of El Raval, on November 6, 2024, in Algemesí, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. One of the most affected areas of Algemesí by the DANA is the Raval neighborhood, where the mud accumulates in mountains of several meters high and even the walls of some houses have given way to the voracity of the water. The lack of machinery slows down the work in Algemesí and the City Council is already helping those affected to process insurance claims. Both the Military Emergency Unit, UME, and the fire department are working in the town, but the layer of mud is still several centimeters in some areas and the belongings are piled up next to the houses generating bad smell and humidity. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM