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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

A visitor chooses souvenirs of giant panda Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Visitors take photos of giant panda Xiao Xiao at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant panda Xiao Xiao is seen at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant panda Xiao Xiao is seen at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant panda Lei Lei is seen at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Visitors take photos of giant panda Lei Lei at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Year-end ritual at Nachi Falls

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Dec. 27 Kyodo - Priests from Kumano Nachi Taisha shrine replace a giant sacred "shimenawa" rope with a new one above Nachi Falls during a year-end ritual in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breat

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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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Icebreaker Shirase off Japan Antarctic base

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrives at the closest point to Japan's Syowa Station in the Antarctic on Dec. 27, 2025. (Photo by accompanying journalist)

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Icebreaker Shirase off Japan Antarctic base

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrives at the closest point to Japan's Syowa Station (back, L) in the Antarctic on Dec. 27, 2025. (Photo by accompanying journalist)

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Icebreaker Shirase off Japan Antarctic base

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase arrives at the closest point to Japan's Syowa Station (back, L) in the Antarctic on Dec. 27, 2025. (Photo by accompanying journalist)

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Picasso

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses upon arrival at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 28, 2025, after beating Mexican challenger Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in his title defense in Riyadh on Dec. 27.

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dea

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Fatal vehicle pileup on eastern Japan expressway

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the site of a 67-vehicle pileup on the Kan-etsu Expressway in Minakami in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 27, 2025. The pileup occurred on the evening of Dec. 26, after vehicles lost traction on the icy road surface, triggering collisions stretching over about 300 meters and leaving two people dead.

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

Tundra swans are pictured at the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

A drone photo shows tundra swans flying over the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

A panoramic aerial drone photo shows a view of the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

Tundra swans forage at the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Minjiang River Estuary Nature Reserve - China

Tundra swans fly over the Minjiang River estuary nature reserve in southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 27, 2025. The Minjiang River estuary wetland serves as an important stopover for bird migration between East Asia and Australia. A large number of tundra swans flock in to rest and forage here every winter. Photo by Wei Peiquan /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farewell Ceremony For Libya's Top Military Chief Killed In Plane Crash -Turkey

A military farewell ceremony is held for the remains of Libya's late army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and his companions, who were killed in a plane crash in Turkiye earlier this week, in Ankara, Turkiye, Dec. 27, 2025. The ceremony was attended by top Turkish officials including Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, who later traveled to Libya for the repatriation ceremony, Turkish semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farewell Ceremony For Libya's Top Military Chief Killed In Plane Crash -Turkey

A military farewell ceremony is held for the remains of Libya's late army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and his companions, who were killed in a plane crash in Turkiye earlier this week, in Ankara, Turkiye, Dec. 27, 2025. The ceremony was attended by top Turkish officials including Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, who later traveled to Libya for the repatriation ceremony, Turkish semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (L) of India competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Magnus Carlsen of Norway at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Bibisara Assaubayeva of Kazakhstan competes during the women's rapid fifth round against Padmini Rout of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Magnus Carlsen (R) of Norway competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Gukesh Dommaraju (R) of india competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Anish Kumar Giri of Netherlands at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Magnus Carlsen (R) of Norway competes during the Rapid Open sixth round against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 - Doha

Magnus Carlsen of Norway reacts during the Rapid Open sixth round against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of India at the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Kevin Porter Jr. (R) of Milwaukee Bucks passes the ball during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Isaac Okoro (front) of Chicago Bulls and Myles Turner of Milwaukee Bucks battle for the ball during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Jalen Smith (2nd R) of Chicago Bulls battles for a loose ball with Kevin Porter Jr. (1st R) and Gary Harris of Milwaukee Bucks during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Myles Turner (2nd R) of Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli military vehicles and soldiers are pictured during a military operation in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Josh Giddey (L) of Chicago Bulls vies with Bobby Portis of Milwaukee Bucks during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Ryan Rollins (bottom) of Milwaukee Bucks tumbles into the bench area during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Matas Buzelis (1st R) of Chicago Bulls grabs a rebound during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Ryan Rollins (front R) of Milwaukee Bucks goes for a lay-up during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Matas Buzelis (1st L) and Coby White (1st R) of Chicago Bulls battle for position with Giannis Antetokounmpo (2nd R) of Milwaukee Bucks during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Kyle Kuzma (R) of Milwaukee Bucks battles for a rebound with Zach Collins of Chicago Bulls during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Kevin Porter Jr. (C) of Milwaukee Bucks and Isaac Okoro (L) of Milwaukee Bucks battle for a rebound during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Isaac Okoro (L) of Chicago Bulls dunks during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Kyle Kuzma of Milwaukee Bucks goes for a lay-up during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Bucks vs Bulls - Chicago

Josh Giddey (C) of Chicago Bulls goes for a lay-up during NBA regular season basketball game between Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, the United States, on Dec. 27, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM