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China: Cat Catches Pigeon on University Sports Field in Shandong

On November 22, 2025, a video from the west campus of Dezhou University in Dezhou, Shandong province, shows a pigeon resting on a sports field while a cat slowly stalks it from a nearby running track. As students walked past without noticing, the cat crept closer before suddenly pouncing. The pigeon attempted to fly away but was caught almost immediately, with the cat carrying the bird in its mouth along the track.

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Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the year's Nobel Prize in chemistry, delivers a lecture on Dec. 24, 2025, at a Kindai University campus in Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan.

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Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Nobel laureate Kitagawa

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the year's Nobel Prize in chemistry, delivers a lecture on Dec. 24, 2025, at a Kindai University campus in Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan.

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China: Playful Dog Chases Soccer Ball in Snowy College Campus

On December 12, 2025, in Zhengzhou, in central China’s Henan province, a video showed students playing in the snow at Zhengzhou Railway Vocational and Technical College. Several snowmen stood nearby. A small white dog ran excitedly across the snowy field, chasing a rolling soccer ball and weaving between footprints and piles of snow. When the ball rolled too far away, the dog stopped and stood still for a moment, watching it, as if reluctant to let the game end.

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[Breaking News]Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 23 Kyodo - Video shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious. (Kyodo)

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Photo shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Photo shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Firefighters work near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Firefighters work near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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China: Student Climbs Into Campus Sewer to Rescue Trapped Dog in Hunan

A video from November 20, 2025, in Changde, Hunan, shows a Chinese student climbing into a narrow campus sewer to rescue a dog trapped inside. In freezing weather, the student squeezed into the cramped space while others used flashlights and tools to help guide the dog. After hours of effort, the dog was safely pulled out around 11 p.m., as students cheered and wrapped it in a warm jacket.

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

A performer dressed as a clown entertains children during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

People gather under flags during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

A performer dressed as a clown entertains children during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children hold Turkish and Palestinian flags among a crowd during the opening ceremony of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children hold Turkish and Palestinian flags among a crowd during the opening ceremony of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

A performer dressed as a clown entertains children during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

People gather during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

People gather during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children sit in rows during the opening event of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children sit among attendees, one waving a Turkish flag, during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children sit in rows during the opening event of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children hold Turkish and Palestinian flags among a crowd during the opening ceremony of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Crowds stand near rubble and destroyed buildings during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children sit in rows during the opening event of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Crowds stand near rubble and destroyed buildings during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Crowds stand near rubble and destroyed buildings during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Children sit in rows during the opening event of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

People gather during the opening of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

Turkey Reopens Gaza City School - Palestine

People attend the opening ceremony of the UDEF Education Campus in Gaza City, Gaza on December 9, 2025. The educational complex was reopened with Turkish support in cooperation with the Directorate of Education in West Gaza, part of ongoing efforts to restore schooling and rebuild services after extensive destruction. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Shooting at Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University was placed on lockdown Tuesday, December 9, following a shooting that left one student dead and another critically injured, though police have since taken an active aggressor into custody.

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US: Fast-Moving Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Iowa

A fast-moving winter storm delivered heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions to Iowa, prompting a Winter Storm Warning for most of the state on Saturday, December 6. The storm system affected the Midwest region, putting approximately 20 million people under winter weather alerts.

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Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

FRANCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13). ARLES. THE NEW BUIDING OF THE LUMA FONDATION, MADE BY THE ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY, IS OVERLOOKING THE PARC DES ATELIERS, A CAMPUS OF 11 HA DEDICATED TO ART UNDER SUPERVISION OF MAJA HOFFMANN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

FRANCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13). ARLES. THE NEW BUIDING OF THE LUMA FONDATION, MADE BY THE ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY, IS OVERLOOKING THE PARC DES ATELIERS, A CAMPUS OF 11 HA DEDICATED TO ART UNDER SUPERVISION OF MAJA HOFFMANN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arles

Arles

FRANCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13). ARLES. MAJA HOFFMANN'S FONDATION LUMA. AT THE HEART OF THE PARC DES ATELIERS, AN 11-HECTARE CAMPUS DEDICATED TO THE ARTS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

FRANCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13). ARLES. THE NEW BUIDING OF THE LUMA FONDATION, MADE BY THE ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY, IS OVERLOOKING THE PARC DES ATELIERS, A CAMPUS OF 11 HA DEDICATED TO ART UNDER SUPERVISION OF MAJA HOFFMANN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arles

Arles

FRANCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13). ARLES. MAJA HOFFMANN'S FONDATION LUMA. AT THE HEART OF THE PARC DES ATELIERS, AN 11-HECTARE CAMPUS DEDICATED TO THE ARTS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT FRANK GEHRY. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 4

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

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Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2025 - Tourists are visiting the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China on October 4, 2025.

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Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2025 - Tourists are visiting the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China on October 4, 2025.

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Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University

BEIJING, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2025 - Tourists are visiting the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing, China on October 4, 2025.

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Conscript service in the Defence Forces

Conscript service in the Defence Forces

13.10.2025, Tallinn. The conscripts beginning their service in the Defence Forces sports unit received their equipment at the Filtri military campus. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Queen Letizia Visit Cancer Research Center - Salamanca

Queen Letizia Visit Cancer Research Center - Salamanca

Queen Letizia 8c) in a family photo with the President of the Community of Castilla y León, Alfonso Mañueco (2l), the Minister of Territorial Policy, Ángel Víctor Torres (i), before the international event of "World Cancer Research Day', on the Miguel de Unamuno campus, on September 23, 2025, in Salamanca, Castilla y León (Spain). The event aims to raise public awareness of the importance of cancer research. ? Photo by Manuel Angel Laya/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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