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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025, shows temporary housing built in a coastal area of Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Illustration Antarctica Views

A gentoo penguin carries a stone to reinforce its nest on Petermann Island, Antarctica, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Antarctica Views

A gentoo penguin is seen on Petermann Island, Antarctica, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako speaks at a ceremony on Dec. 12, 2025, marking the start the following day of a ceramics exhibition at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Over 200 ceramic dogs donated by the princess are on display at the exhibition that runs through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako speaks at a ceremony on Dec. 12, 2025, marking the start the following day of a ceramics exhibition at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Over 200 ceramic dogs donated by the princess are on display at the exhibition that runs through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad dribbles the ball in the second half of a Spanish La Liga football match against Girona in San Sebastian, Spain, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad controls the ball in the second half of a Spanish La Liga football match against Girona in San Sebastian, Spain, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Femke Kok of the Netherlands competes en route to winning the women's 500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Femke Kok (C) of the Netherlands poses after winning the women's 500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025, alongside silver medalist Kaja Ziomek-Nogal (L) of Poland and bronze medalist Yukino Yoshida of Japan.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Jordan Stolz of the United States competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Jordan Stolz of the United States competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Jordan Stolz of the United States competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Jordan Stolz of the United States competes en route to winning the men's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025, alongside silver medalist Nadezhda Morozova (L) of Kazakhstan and bronze medalist Ragne Wiklund of Norway.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi of Japan competes en route to winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi of Japan competes en route to winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi of Japan competes en route to winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Hamar

Miho Takagi of Japan competes en route to winning the women's 1,500 meters gold at a World Cup speed skating meet in Hamar, Norway, on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a damaged house affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

Residents clean mud from a damaged house affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka, Dec. 12, 2025. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermath - Sri Lanka

This photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows damaged houses affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. According to Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center, the country recently suffered severe damage due to the extreme weather triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which left more than 600 people dead, affected more than 2 million people, destroyed more than 4,000 houses and partially damaged more than 60,000 houses nationwide. Photo by Ajith Perera /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

A tourist in traditional costumes poses for photos amid snowfall in the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, Dec. 12, 2025. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sorghum Harvest In Kassala - Sudan

Farmers participate in a sorghum harvest ceremony in a sorghum field in the Wad Al-Hilu area in Kassala State in eastern Sudan, Dec. 12, 2025. As the sorghum harvest began in eastern Sudan's Kassala State, farmers in the Wad Al-Hilu area found rare cause for joy amid years of relentless conflict. Photo by Tariq Ishaq Musa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sorghum Harvest In Kassala - Sudan

Farmers carry sorghum in a sack in the Wad Al-Hilu area in Kassala State in eastern Sudan, Dec. 12, 2025. As the sorghum harvest began in eastern Sudan's Kassala State, farmers in the Wad Al-Hilu area found rare cause for joy amid years of relentless conflict. Photo by Tariq Ishaq Musa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sorghum Harvest In Kassala - Sudan

Photo taken on Dec.12, 2025 shows sorghum inside a sack in the Wad Al-Hilu area in Kassala State in eastern Sudan. As the sorghum harvest began in eastern Sudan's Kassala State, farmers in the Wad Al-Hilu area found rare cause for joy amid years of relentless conflict. Photo by Tariq Ishaq Musa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sorghum Harvest In Kassala - Sudan

Farmers harvest sorghum in a sorghum field in the Wad Al-Hilu area in Kassala State in eastern Sudan, Dec. 12, 2025. As the sorghum harvest began in eastern Sudan's Kassala State, farmers in the Wad Al-Hilu area found rare cause for joy amid years of relentless conflict. Photo by Tariq Ishaq Musa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sorghum Harvest In Kassala - Sudan

Farmers harvest sorghum in a sorghum field in the Wad Al-Hilu area in Kassala State in eastern Sudan, Dec. 12, 2025. As the sorghum harvest began in eastern Sudan's Kassala State, farmers in the Wad Al-Hilu area found rare cause for joy amid years of relentless conflict. Photo by Tariq Ishaq Musa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Flood waters surround train tracks in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Trash bins are caught in a field after flooding in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

A road is covered by floodwaters in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

A table and bin is caught in a field after flooding in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Floodwaters surround a house and vehicles in Abbotsford B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Debris is caught in a field after flooding in Abbotsford, B.C., Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

A Palestinian child stands outside after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians come outside their temporary shelters after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians come outside their temporary shelters after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

A Palestinian woman walk in a flooded street after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians walk in a flooded street after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians sit around a brazier to stay warm after rain at a temporary shelter in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians walk in a flooded street after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

A Palestinian woman looks out from her temporary shelter after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Putin Meets Erdogan - Turkmenistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an international peace forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Putin Meets Erdogan - Turkmenistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of an international peace forum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM