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Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

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Australia: Sydney Mourners Pay Tribute to Bondi Beach Shooting Victims

A large crowd of mourners gathered at the Bondi Pavilion in Sydney on Monday, December 15, to pay tribute to the victims of the recent shooting at Bondi Beach. A tribute site with flowers, Israeli and Australian flags was set up at the pavilion.

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Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Brings Havoc and Record Rain to Murcia, Prompting Yellow Alert

Storm Emilia caused havoc across Spain's Murcia region, bringing torrential rains and widespread disruption, prompting a yellow weather alert on Monday, December 15. The severe weather prompted the suspension of classes in several municipalities, and record-breaking rainfall totals were reported in Totana.

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US: Lake-Effect Snow Dumps Inches on Northeast Ohio, Temperatures Plunge

Lake-Effect snow continued to fall across northeast Ohio on Monday, December 15, bringing inches of snow and low temperatures.

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Driving License Evolution Illustration - France

An illustration showing the evolution of the French driving license from 1931 to 2024, as France prepares under European harmonization rules to replace the old three-part licenses, which currently have no expiry date, with a fully digital version valid for fifteen years and possibly subject to a medical examination, in France on December 15, 2025 Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/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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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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China: Greedy Hamster Tries to Swallow Oversized Snack in Sichuan

On December 15, 2023, in Sichuan, a pet owner captured a hilarious yet shocking moment as their golden hamster tried to swallow a tube-shaped snack nearly bigger than its body. The hamster pushed the food deeper and deeper into its cheek pouches until most of it disappeared. Alarmed, the owner quickly pulled it out, but the hamster still looked eager to continue eating, its cheeks bulging comically. Chinese viewers laughed at the greedy rodent’s determination, joking that “this hamster clearly doesn’t know its limits.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Under-Construction Glasgow Luxury Flats

A major fire broke out Monday afternoon, December 1, at the Park Pavilions luxury apartment development, an eight-story building under construction in Glasgow’s Battlefield area. Smoke was seen billowing from the penthouse, and a window frame reportedly fell as the flames intensified. Seven to eight fire engines and a high-reach vehicle responded, and firefighters brought the blaze under control with no reported injuries.

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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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RECAP: Southern Thailand Hit by Deadly Floods, Hat Yai Records Record Rain

Catastrophic floods have battered southern Thailand, affecting more than 3 million people and causing over 100 deaths across the region. Hat Yai has experienced “the heaviest rain in 300 years,” prompting a disaster declaration.

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Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 4

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

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China: Dog Proudly Stands on Top of Delivery Tricycle in Yunnan

On November 15, 2025, a tiny dog was spotted standing confidently on top of a delivery tricycle in Yunnan, China, following its owner along the street and enjoying the ride.

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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US: Dust Storm Rolls Through West Texas

A dust storm rolled across West Texas on Thursday, November 20, reducing visibility.

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China: Rescued Owl Returns to Man, Reluctant to Leave Rescuer

A video from Tangshan, Hebei, captured a wildlife rescue worker attempting to release a small owl back into nature on October 15, 2025. The bird flew briefly but quickly returned to perch near its rescuer, gazing at him with large eyes as if reluctant to part.

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China: Cat Instantly Starts Grooming in Sync With Owner’s Touch

A man in Jiangxi, China, lightly tapped his cat’s back on October 15, 2025, triggering a perfectly synced grooming reaction. Each touch made the cat instantly lick its fur as if “cleaning” the same spot, creating a funny and well-timed interaction that left the owner laughing.

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Portugal: Tornado-Like Wind Phenomenon Damages Albufeira, Leaving One Dead

A tornado-like "extreme wind phenomenon" ripped through a campsite near Albufeira in Portugal's Algarve region, leaving an 85-year-old British woman dead and over 30 people injured across the area. The storm, which was named by the Spanish meteorological service, affected Portugal and parts of Spain, Britain and Ireland.

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Spain: Storm Claudia Damages Andalusia, especially in Huelva 2

Storm Claudia began retreating from the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday. November 16, after causing thousands of incidents over the weekend, following several days of heavy rain with accumulations exceeding 200 liters in large areas. The region of Andalusia bore the brunt of the storm, accounting for a total of 1,400 incidents. While serious incidents were largely avoided across the country, the province of Huelva experienced significant flooding on Saturday, November 15.

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Spain: Storm Claudia Damages Andalusia, especially in Huelva

Storm Claudia began retreating from the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday. November 16, after causing thousands of incidents over the weekend, following several days of heavy rain with accumulations exceeding 200 liters in large areas. The region of Andalusia bore the brunt of the storm, accounting for a total of 1,400 incidents. While serious incidents were largely avoided across the country, the province of Huelva experienced significant flooding on Saturday, November 15.

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US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

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US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada 2

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

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Mexico: Gen Z-Led Riot Erupts in Mexico City, Leaving 20 Injured 2

Thousands of Generation Z-led protesters marched across Mexico on Saturday, November 15, to demand justice following the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo and to protest government corruption and social unrest. The demonstrations culminated in riots at the Zócalo in Mexico City, with protesters tearing down barriers and clashing with police, leaving at least 20 people injured.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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Mexico: Gen Z-Led Riot Erupts in Mexico City, Leaving 20 Injured

Thousands of Generation Z-led protesters marched across Mexico on Saturday, November 15, to demand justice following the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo and to protest government corruption and social unrest. The demonstrations culminated in riots at the Zócalo in Mexico City, with protesters tearing down barriers and clashing with police, leaving at least 20 people injured.

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Spain: Tenerife Activates Island Emergency Plan Amid Storm Claudia

In response to the arrival of Storm Claudia, which is forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, Tenerife activated its Island Emergency Plan (PEIN) on Wednesday, November 12. The island is currently under an orange alert for adverse weather. As precautionary measures, the government has closed schools for the afternoon and restricted access to Teide National Park and all hiking trails.

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US: Frigid Cold Airmass Grips Southeastern Region, Triggers Widespread Freeze Warnings 2

A frigid cold airmass brought colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the U.S., affecting millions of people. The National Weather Service issued widespread Winter Storm Warning and Freeze Warning on Monday, November 10. The southeastern region, including Florida, suffered in unseasonable cold.

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China: Family Cat Mimics Boy’s Rope-Climbing Play

On October 15, 2025, in Hubei, China, a family cat amused viewers by copying a young boy’s rope-climbing play at home. As the boy climbed with a safety rope, the cat jumped up and climbed the rope right after a command from a woman, delighting the family with its perfect timing and playful moves.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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US: D.C. Protest Marks One Year Since Trump Re-Election

Thousands of people marched in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 5, one year after President Donald Trump’s reelection.

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows the inside of a local supermarket crowded with shoppers preparing for the typhoon in Cebu City on November 3.

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China: Baby Imitates Corgi’s Playful Moves in Adorable Video

On September 15, 2025, in Chongqing, southwest China, a video showed a corgi playfully bouncing its paws on a mattress. A baby copied the dog’s movements, waving both hands up and down as they played together.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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China: Man Uses Long Spear to Catch Fish in Fast-Flowing River in Hebei

A man in Mancheng District, Hebei Province, China, was filmed successfully catching a large fish from a rushing river using a long spear on September 15, 2025.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Approaches as Winds Pick Up 3

Winds picked up early Tuesday, October 28, as Hurricane Melissa moved closer to Jamaica, hours before the Category 5 storm was expected to make landfall.