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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer waves a flag and shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 4, 2023. Bird deterrence is a common practice among rice farmers, who rely on manual and low-cost methods to protect harvests essential to local livelihoods and global food supply. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in a field in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 6, 2023. Rice farming remains essential to global food security, as the crop is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in a field in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 6, 2023. Rice farming remains essential to global food security, as the crop is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

A farmer shakes metal cans filled with stones to scare birds away from rice crops in a field in Denpasar, Indonesia on September 6, 2023. Rice farming remains essential to global food security, as the crop is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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SPORT INVERNALI - Sci Alpino - 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill

Ryan Cochran-Siegle (USA) going away disappointed during 2026 Audi FIS Ski World Cup - Men's Downhill, Alpine Ski race in Val Gardena, Italy, December 18 2025

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 41 Killed In Flash Floods - Morocco

Rescuers from the local security and civil defense department work in a flood-hit area in Safi province, Morocco, on December 14, 2025. At least 41 people were killed in flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in Morocco on Sunday, authorities said on Monday. In the Atlantic coastal province of Safi, local authorities said in a statement that the death toll had risen to 37, with 14 injured people receiving treatment at local hospitals. In the southern province of Tinghir, four people were killed after their vehicle was swept away by strong currents and overturned into a river between the areas of Fezou and El Hafira, local news outlet Hibapress reported. Photo by Saouri Aissa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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Robot wolf to scare away bears

Yuji Ota, president of precision machining company Ohta Seiki, shows off in Naie in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, the Monster Wolf robot, which emits LED light and loud sounds to scare off wild animals when its infrared sensor activates. The company, based in the Hokkaido town, developed the tool amid a spate of bear attacks on humans, some fatal, across Japan this year.

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Robot wolf to scare away bears

Photo taken in Naie in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 13, 2025, shows the Monster Wolf robot, which emits LED light and loud sounds to scare off wild animals when its infrared sensor activates. Precision machining company Ohta Seiki, based in the Hokkaido town, developed the tool amid a spate of bear attacks on humans, some fatal, across Japan this year.

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China: Clever Border Collie Tricks Owner to Steal Fried Rice

This is the hilarious moment a clever Border Collie tricked its owner to steal his fried rice in Tianjin, China. On June 3, 2025, the dog barked to distract its owner after finishing its business, making him think it needed cleanup. While the man stepped away, the mischievous pup ran to the table and began eating the freshly cooked egg fried rice. The owner later said the Border Collie ate all the rice and even tried the chili and garlic. He returned to find the dog still happily eating.

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US/Canada: M7.0 Earthquake Strikes Alaska and Canadian Border

A Magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday afternoon, December 6, in the Kluane National Park area, with a shallow depth of five kilometers. The tremor was felt as a milder Magnitude 5.3 in Whitehorse, 250 kilometers away. The quake occurred around 1:41 p.m. and was followed by aftershocks. Officials reported no immediate damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning was issued.

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Israeli Security Operation - Hebron

A Palestinian woman walks away with her children as Israeli forces secure the streets in the Old City of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 6, 2025. The area is routinely secured by troops to allow Israeli settlers to tour the city. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Oscar Piastri (Aus) of McLaren Racing #81 and Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 walking away on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Credit: Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Handout Photo shows NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporat

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Flash floods in Indonesia

People stare at a muddy stream covering what used to be a residential area in Padang in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on Dec. 3, 2025, following deadly flash floods a week earlier caused by heavy rains in the region. About 20 houses were swept away in the area ahead of planned revetment work.

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Flash floods in Indonesia

People stare at a muddy stream covering what used to be a residential area in Padang in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on Dec. 3, 2025, following deadly flash floods a week earlier caused by heavy rains in the region. About 20 houses were swept away in the area ahead of planned revetment work.

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China: Guangdong Cat Gets Head Stuck in Plastic Sleeve

In Guangdong, a curious cat got its head stuck in a plastic beverage sleeve awkwardly until its owner rescued it. The amusing clip reminded viewers to keep plastic waste away from pets.

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General Strike in Italy - Milan

Milan, March for the USB national strike on November 28, 2025. Photo: Sign: "Whoever takes away freedom and steals childhood not only kills: He forever extinguishes the spirits of children. Hands off children! Free Palestine." Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match 3

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

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UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match 2

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

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UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

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China: Tiny Hedgehog Spotted on Quiet Night Street in Shanxi

On July 26, 2025, in Shanxi, located in northern China, a driver noticed a small round creature on a quiet street at night. Turning on his headlights, he saw a tiny hedgehog walking slowly across the road. The hedgehog looked startled by the light, turned around, and started walking away with its chubby little paws. The adorable scene melted viewers’ hearts, as Chinese netizens called it “the cutest traffic encounter ever.”

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