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China: Touchable Fish Enjoys Gentle Strokes in Zhongshan

In Zhongshan, Guangdong province, a pet fish swam directly into a resident's hand inside a fish tank and stayed calmly in place, allowing itself to be stroked without trying to swim away.

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China: Massive Python Hauled Onto Road as Firefighters Respond

Several men hauled a massive python onto a road in Qinzhou, Guangxi, on August 14, 2026, before firefighters arrived to take over handling the reptile. Video shows the men dragging the thick-bodied snake across the ground as it stretched across a large section of the road.

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Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast 2

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

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Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

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China: Two Greyhounds Hop Fence, Determined Not to Miss Playtime

In Anyang, Henan, on August 14, 2026, two greyhounds tried to join a dog playing on the other side of a metal fence. One jumped over with ease, and the second, determined not to be left out, launched itself over in a clumsy but enthusiastic leap to join its companions.

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Spain: Wildfire Threatens Homes in Madrid’s Sierra Suroeste Region

A wildfire near Aldea del Fresno in Madrid's Sierra Suroeste region prompted evacuations Wednesday, August 19, as winds pushed flames within 400 meters of homes, before being stabilized by evening with around 330 hectares burned.

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US: Dust Devil Spins in Mead, Washington, Amid Dry Conditions

A dust devil was spotted in Mead, near Spokane, Washington, on Monday, August 17, as the state remained under a wildfire emergency amid record drought, high temperatures, and strong winds.

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Japan: Landslide Cleanup After Record Rainfall in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. This video shows the cleanup effort following a landslide triggered by the severe weather.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 6

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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US: Flash Flooding Kills One Near Colorado Burn Scar

Flash flooding swept through Beulah, Colorado, on Sunday, August 16, near the Aspen Acres burn scar, killing at least one person, officials said. Heavy rain fell over the wildfire-scarred area, which remains vulnerable to flooding after the fire stripped away vegetation.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 3

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 3

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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US: Meteor Fireball Lights Up Pacific Northwest Sky 2

A massive fireball streaked across the sky over the Pacific Northwest just after midnight on Friday, dazzling witnesses in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia, Canada.

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US: Meteor Fireball Lights Up Pacific Northwest Sky

A massive fireball streaked across the sky over the Pacific Northwest just after midnight on Friday, dazzling witnesses in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia, Canada.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 2

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 3

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 2

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

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US: Hail, Rain and Wind Batter Salt Lake City, Trigger Flooding

Hail, rain and wind battered the Salt Lake City, Utah, area on Friday afternoon, August 14, triggering minor flooding in parts of the city.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

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UK: Field Fire Forces Evacuations in Grays, Essex

A large wildfire broke out in fields near Grey Goose Farm in Grays, Essex, on Friday evening, August 14. Homes on Brookmans Avenue and Rushley Close were evacuated, with fire damage reported at some properties. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze spread to nearby gardens and outbuildings near Long Lane in Stifford Clays. Local reports suggest the fire was started deliberately.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall 2

Nine people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall caused significant flooding across the prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows vehicles abandoned on National Route 14 in Chiba City after floodwaters receded.

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Japan: Nearly 7,000 Stranded Overnight at Narita Airport Amid Heavy Rain

Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13, after heavy rain suspended train and bus services around the area. The airport operator allowed some travelers to stay in restricted areas inside the terminals, providing food, water and sleeping bags, and long lines formed Friday morning as transport services resumed.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

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Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire broke out in Hürtgenwald, in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on Thursday, August 13. The blaze spread to around 300 hectares and was not under control as of Friday evening, prompting residents in the area to evacuate.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations 7

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

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Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations 6

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.

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Japan: Record Rain Submerges Vehicles as Fatalities Reported in Chiba

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the hazard lights of several nearly fully submerged cars flashing.

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Japan: Vehicles Abandoned on Streets Across Chiba After Record Rainfall

Six people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area. This video shows the aftermath of deadly flooding, with vehicles abandoned on a street in Sakura City as local residents help direct traffic.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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UK: Northamptonshire Fire Crews Battle Corby Recycling Blaze

A large fire involving around 500 tonnes of recycling waste broke out at the Earlstrees Industrial Estate on Gretton Brook Road in Corby on Monday, August 10. The blaze continued into Tuesday, spreading to shipping containers at a neighboring commercial site. Nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.

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US: Heavy Rain Pours Over Florida’s Withlacoochee River as Tropical Moisture Soaks State

Torrential rain fell over the Withlacoochee River in Yankeetown, Florida, on Friday afternoon, August 7, as tropical moisture moved through the state, bringing widespread downpours and a risk of localized flooding. This video shows sheets of rain pouring down over a riverside backyard and dock in Yankeetown at 2:57 p.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 8

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows banana trees being battered by gusty winds

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UK: Air Ambulance Lands in Trafalgar Square After Covent Garden Stabbing

Four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden district on Endell Street on Wednesday, August 5, prompting a major emergency response. A 47-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident. A London Air Ambulance helicopter was filmed in Trafalgar Square, where a temporary landing zone had been set up in front of Nelson's Column, though all victims were ultimately transported to hospital by road.

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Anthony Geary 1947 - 2025

“General Hospital” icon Anthony Geary, 78, died on Dec.14 following complications from an operation three days prior in The Netherlands.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Anthony Geary 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Held at the Orpheum Theatre on August 30, 2009. Photo byAFF/Steven Bergman

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79th Anniversary Of The Landing Of The African Commandos In Provence - France

Sebastien Lecornu, Minister for the Armed Forces, attends the ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the African landings in Rayol-Canadel, France, 14 August 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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79th Anniversary Of The Landing Of The African Commandos In Provence - France

Sebastien Lecornu, Minister for the Armed Forces, attends the ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the African landings in Rayol-Canadel, France, 14 August 2023. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes, Fabrice Ettorre, president of LICRA Côte d’Azur, Rudy Amsellem, president of BnaiBrith René Goscinny and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, Fabrice Ettorre, president of LICRA Côte d’Azur, Rudy Amsellem, president of BnaiBrith René Goscinny, Alain Balananian of Crif Sud-Est, and Maurice Niddam, president of the Consistory of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Eric Ciotti Member of Parliament for Alpes-Maritimes and Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice, Fabrice Ettorre, president of LICRA Côte d’Azur, Rudy Amsellem, president of BnaiBrith René Goscinny, Alain Balananian of Crif Sud-Est, and Maurice Niddam, president of the Consistory of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice - France

Christian Estrosi, Mayor of Nice attending Planting of An Olive Tree in Tribute to Ilan Halimi in Nice. On the night of August 13-14, 2025, the olive tree planted in Épinay-sur-Seine in memory of Ilan Halimi was cut down, sparking widespread national outrage. In Nice, Christian Estrosi responded to the call from Alain Jakubowicz, honorary president of Licra, who invited the mayors of France to plant a tree in their municipalities in tribute to Ilan Halimi. This ceremony was attended by Eric Ciotti, member of parliament and now declared candidate for mayor of Nice. Nice, France on September 4, 2025. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM