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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem

Police officers stand guard around a Christmas Tree at the square of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the West Bank, on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Taiwan: Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Taitung

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Taitung County in southeastern Taiwan at around 5:47 p.m. Wednesday, according to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration. The quake had a depth of about 11.9 km and shook buildings as far away as Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The video shows a store shelf shaking in Chiayi City, about 130 kilometers northwest of Taitung County.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, HAUTELUCE VILLAGE AND SAISIES PASS AREA, TYPICAL FARM AROUND NANTAILLY Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Massive Fire Engulfs Biotechnology Factory in Hebei

A major fire broke out at a biotechnology company in northern China, sending towering flames and thick smoke around a high-rise factory building. The fire erupted on December 11, 2025, at Guoxu Biotechnology Company in Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. The video shows the multi-story industrial building fully engulfed in flames, with heavy black smoke billowing into the sky. Local fire authorities said the blaze was caused by the ignition of insulation materials inside the factory. Firefighters extinguished the fire after about two and a half hours, and no casualties were reported.

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China: Malfunctioning Electric Car Spins Repeatedly in Traffic

A malfunctioning small electric vehicle spun uncontrollably in the middle of a public road in China, creating a dangerous situation for nearby drivers. The incident occurred on December 5, 2023, in Jiangsu Province. The video shows a low-speed electric car, commonly used by elderly drivers in China, suddenly losing control and repeatedly spinning in tight circles around another vehicle in the center of the roadway. Other vehicles were forced to slow down and keep their distance as the driver appeared unable to regain control. After spinning several times, the car struck the other vehicle and eventually came to a stop. No injuries were reported.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The candidate for the presidency of Extremadura for the PSOE, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, during the monitoring of the election night at the regional headquarters of the PSOE, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Andres Rodríguez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Atmosphere inside the PP headquarters in Madrid during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The candidate for the presidency of Extremadura for the PSOE, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, during the monitoring of the election night at the regional headquarters of the PSOE, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Andres Rodríguez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Atmosphere inside the PP headquarters in Madrid during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The candidate for the presidency of Extremadura for the PSOE, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, during the monitoring of the election night at the regional headquarters of the PSOE, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Andres Rodríguez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Golden Retriever Rolls in Snow for Dry Bath

On February 14, 2025, in Liaoning Province in northeastern China, a video captured a golden retriever rolling back and forth in a snowy field. The dog flipped over repeatedly, covering its body with fresh snow. The dog’s fur appeared clean and fluffy as it continued to tumble across the ground, clearly enjoying the motion. Snow scattered around its body each time it turned. The owner explained that the snow in the region is loose and powdery, and that a quick shake removes it without soaking the fur.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Striking Fire-Red Clouds Turn Sky Into Fiery Canvas

This is the breathtaking moment fiery red clouds swirled across the sky, creating a spectacular scene. Filmed on December 9, 2025, in Shanxi, China, the video shows glowing clouds rolling across the sky at sunset. Layers of clouds wrapped around the fading light, forming a vivid cloudscape that moved like breaking waves. Red and orange hues shifted continuously, giving the sky a dynamic, cinematic look as color spread across the horizon. The video ends with the clouds still rolling, as the glowing sky slowly fades.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Instruction manual for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Mérida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Election Day in Extremadura - Spain

Ballot papers and envelopes for the regional elections in Extremadura at a polling station, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure to approve the Budget. Photo by Javier Cintas / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM