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[Breaking News]Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025, shows the building housing the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital.

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Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025, shows the building housing the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital.

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Tokyo Stock Exchange

File photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025, shows the building housing the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital.

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H3 rocket launch canceled

MINAMITANE, Japan, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 17, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency canceled the launch of the No. 8 rocket, loaded with the No. 5 Michibiki satellite for enhanced global positioning, due to an equipment malfunction. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Nobel laureate Sakaguchi returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - University of Osaka professor Shimon Sakaguchi, co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press upon his arrival at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025, following the award ceremony in Stockholm. (Kyodo)

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Coffee Harvest Production in Champasak - Laos

A farmer picks coffee beans at a coffee plantation in Champasak Province, Laos, Dec. 17, 2025. Laos is currently in the coffee bean harvest season, and farmers are seizing the sunny weather to pick and process coffee beans. Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Coffee Harvest Production in Champasak - Laos

A coffee roaster presents freshly roasted coffee beans at a coffee plantation in Champasak Province, Laos, Dec. 17, 2025. Laos is currently in the coffee bean harvest season, and farmers are seizing the sunny weather to pick and process coffee beans. Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese film director Kiwi Chow

Hong Kong pro-democracy director Kiwi Chow speaks during an interview in Hong Kong on Dec. 17, 2025, next to a poster of his latest film, "Deadline," after Hong Kong authorities banned the public screening of the film in the region, citing national security concerns.

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M23 Rebel Group Withdrawal In Uvira - DR Congo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows members of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on the move in Uvira, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Dec. 17, 2025. Fighters from the M23 rebel group on Wednesday began withdrawing from their positions in Uvira, a Xinhua reporter observed on the ground. Photo by Alain Uaykani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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M23 Rebel Group Withdrawal In Uvira - DR Congo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows members of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on the move in Uvira, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Dec. 17, 2025. Fighters from the M23 rebel group on Wednesday began withdrawing from their positions in Uvira, a Xinhua reporter observed on the ground. Photo by Alain Uaykani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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M23 Rebel Group Withdrawal In Uvira - DR Congo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows members of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group on the move in Uvira, in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Dec. 17, 2025. Fighters from the M23 rebel group on Wednesday began withdrawing from their positions in Uvira, a Xinhua reporter observed on the ground. Photo by Alain Uaykani/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 Dec. 24, 2023 (above), and the aerial view of the construction site of this hub on Dec. 17, 2025 (below), on the Pinglu Canal in Qinzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Three years on, the construction of the Pinglu Canal as a core component of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor has shown remarkable progress. Upon completion, the 134.2-km canal would wind its way across Nanning and Qinzhou of Guangxi until it reaches the Beibu Gulf. It is expected to serve as an artery for river-sea inter-modal transportation in the southwestern part of the country. Photo by Zhang Ailin/XInhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Construction of Pinglu Canal In Qinzhou - China

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

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the winter scenery of a park in Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County, Hechi City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Photo by Wei Rudai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the winter scenery of a park in Luocheng Mulao Autonomous County, Hechi City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Photo by Wei Rudai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the winter scenery in Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the winter scenery in Wuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Photo by He Huawen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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800th Aircraft Delivery Assembled In Tianjin - China

This photo provided by Airbus on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the aircraft manufacturer delivering its 800th A320 family aircraft assembled at its A320 Family Final Assembly Line Asia (FALA) in north China's Tianjin Municipality. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Airbus delivers 800th China-assembled A320 family aircraft" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (front) drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Tre Jones drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (top) drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis (R) competes during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Tre Jones (L) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Thomas Bryant during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Craig Porter Jr. drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Kevin Huerter (top) passes the ball during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey (R) drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Craig Porter Jr. (R) passes the ball under the defense of Chicago Bulls' Jalen Smith during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (L) vies with Chicago Bulls' Isaac Okoro during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey (front) drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Isaac Okoro (top) goes to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Coby White passes the ball during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson (L) passes the ball during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Chicago Bulls' Coby White (R) grabs a rebound in front of Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Chicago Bulls v Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell (L) drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final - PSG v CR Flamengo

( Players of CR Flamengo react as they watch the penalty shoot out during the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final match between France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Brazil's CR Flamengo in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

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

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final - PSG v CR Flamengo

( FIFA President, Gianni Infantino (C) presents a medal to Marquinhos (L) of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) during the podium ceremony after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final match between France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Brazil's CR Flamengo in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 Final - PSG v CR Flamengo

( Players of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) celebrate with the trophy after winning the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2025 final match between France's Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Brazil's CR Flamengo in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM