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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the aerial view of the construction site of the Qingnian hub, on Dec. 24, 2023 (above), and the aerial view of the construction site of this hub on Dec. 17, 2025 (below), on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of the Qishi hub on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 12, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhou Hua/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the aerial view of the construction site of the Qingnian hub waterway, on Oct. 9, 2024 (above), and the aerial view of the construction site of this waterway, on Dec. 17, 2025 (below), on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows Qinjiang double-track railway grand bridge over the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 17, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the aerial view of the construction site of the Qingnian hub, on Oct. 9, 2024, and the aerial view of the construction site of the Qingnian hub on Dec. 17, 2025, on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of the Qingnian hub on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 17, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the construction site of a bridge over the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of Madao hub on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 12, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhou Hua/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the Pinglu Canal waterway flowing through the urban area of Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 17, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the Pinglu Canal waterway running beneath the Zicai bridge in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 17, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the aerial view of the construction site of a bridge in Qinzhou on April 25, 2024 (above), and the aerial view of this bridge on Dec. 17, 2025 (below), in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows a reconstructed bridge over the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows the aerial view of Qinjiang single-track railway bridge, on Oct. 9, 2024, and the aerial view of Qinjiang double-track railway grand bridge, on Dec. 17, 2025, in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of the Zicai bridge over the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 17, 2025. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

(251218) -- QINZHOU, Dec. 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the construction site of a bridge over the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Farmers’ Protests Against Mercosur Expand Across Country, Motorway Blockages Continue

Thousands of European farmers are gathering in Brussels today, December 18, to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal during a high-stakes European Council summit. In France, the unrest has escalated with motorways being blocked and protests expanding toward major ski resort access routes just ahead of tomorrow's scheduled vote on the agreement. This surge in mobilization follows a massive day of action yesterday, which saw over 3,600 farmers participate in at least 80 separate demonstrations across the country.

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists experiencing the Super Ice Slides at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial stitched photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists pose for group photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the main tower at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

A tourist takes selfies with a parading performer at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists interact with parading performers at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists interact with a robot dog at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

A tourist poses for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 4

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 2

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 3

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.