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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2025. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 10 Kyodo - Video taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed stone lantern at a shrine in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - Workers remove broken glass from a restaurant in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - A worker cleans up inside a commercial facility in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - A torii gate at a shrine lies toppled in Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

TOHOKU, Japan, Dec. 9 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News airplane on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night. (Kyodo)

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Panchan Rinpoche Tour Concluded In Xizang - China

Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice president of the Buddhist Association of China and president of the Xizang branch of the Buddhist Association of China, attends a gathering to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the enthronement of Panchen Rinpoche at Tashilhunpo Monastery, in Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 9, 2025. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Panchen Rinpoche concludes Xizang tour" Photo by Chogo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) protects the ball from Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

New York Knicks centre Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives into Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (19) as teammate Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) defends during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Photo by Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) drives as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) drives past Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) drives as Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) defends during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/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) -- 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) -- 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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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 attending the 5th Annual ABC and SOAPnet Salute to Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids, Post Party. Held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on March 9, 2009. Photo bySteven Bergman / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Tamara Braun & Anthony Geary attending the 5th Annual ABC and SOAPnet Salute to Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights Aids, Post Party. Held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on March 9, 2009. Photo bySteven Bergman

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

A selection of Inuit items are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

A selection of Inuit items are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

A selection of Inuit items are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

A selection of Inuit items are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), and Canadian Olympic gold medallist in sprint kayak, feels the texture of a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak as it is unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The kayak and paddle are part of the selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

A selection of Inuit items are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

A selection of Inuit items are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, left, stands with Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and gold medal Olympic kayaker, as a selection of Inuit items, including a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak and paddle, are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The selection of Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Paul Irngaut, Acting President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., left to right, Darrel Nasogaluak, Elder and Chair of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corp., Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corp., and Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami unveil a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak and a selection of Inuit items at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Darrel Nasogaluak, Elder and Chair of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corp., left, and Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corp., unveil a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The kayak was part of a selection of Inuit items returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Darrel Nasogaluak, Elder and Chair of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corp., middle, answers questions as a selection of Inuit items, including a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak (pictured), are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The selection of Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Paul Irngaut, Acting President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., left to right, Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corp., Darrel Nasogaluak, Elder and Chair of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corp., and Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami answer questions after the unveiling of a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak and a selection of Inuit items at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Inuit Items Unveiled At Canadian Museum Of History - Gatineau

Darrel Nasogaluak, Elder and Chair of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corp., middle, answers questions with Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, as a selection of Inuit items, including a traditionally built Inuvialuit kayak, are unveiled at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The selection of Inuit items were returned from the Vatican this past weekend after more than 100 years. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori

A man cleans up a room of a shrine in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japanese prefecture of Aomori on Dec. 9, 2025, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Residents receive water tanks in Shichinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori on Dec. 9, 2025, as water supply is cut off following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Residents receive water tanks in Shichinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori on Dec. 9, 2025, as water supply is cut off following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Photo taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed stone lantern at a shrine in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Aomori Pref.

Photo taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows a collapsed stone lantern at a shrine in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori, following a strong earthquake the previous night.

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

Marine One, with US President Donald Trump on board, approaches the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Trump Walks On The South Lawn Of The White House - DC

US President Donald Trump disembarks Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Trump said people were “starting to learn” the benefits of his tariff regime as he sought to convince voters his administration was moving to address affordability concerns, taking to the road in hopes of countering a mounting political vulnerability. Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Officials from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office hold a press conference at the agency in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, after a powerful earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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Japan's Empress Masako turns 62

Japan's Emperor Naruhito travels to the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo for customary birthday greetings on Dec. 9, 2025, Empress Masako's 62nd birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Empress Masako turns 62

Japan's Empress Masako travels to the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on her 62nd birthday on Dec. 9, 2025, for customary birthday greetings. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Dominican Republic manager Pujols

Albert Pujols, manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: U.S. manager DeRosa meets press

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: U.S. manager DeRosa meets press

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Nobel laureate Sakaguchi donates items to Nobel museum

Photo taken on Dec. 9, 2025, shows an illustration and other items related to popular Japanese comic "Cells at Work!" at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, donated by Shimon Sakaguchi, University of Osaka professor and co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. Sakaguchi was recognized for his team's groundbreaking discoveries on how the immune system is kept in check.