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Canada: Fast-Moving Anderson Creek Fire Burns Over 4,000 Hectares Near Boston Bar, B.C.

The Anderson Creek wildfire broke out Tuesday, July 21, near Boston Bar, British Columbia, and grew fourfold overnight to more than 4,000 hectares by Wednesday evening, amid hot, dry conditions.

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US: One Firefighter Injured, Little Fire Breaks Out Near Pleasanton, CA

A wildfire dubbed the 'Little Fire' broke out near Pleasanton, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, and quickly grew to 950 acres, prompting evacuation orders. It was 10% contained, and one firefighter was injured.

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Canada: Eastern Shore Wildfire Remains Out of Control in Nova Scotia

A wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore grew significantly and remained out of control as of Friday, July 17. A mandatory evacuation order issued Thursday evening affected residents near Mooseland Road, and the cause of the fire remained unknown.

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China: Dog Washes Its Face Like a Cat After Growing Up Together

A video filmed on June 15, 2026, in Jiangsu province, eastern China, showed a pet dog raising both front paws to its face and licking them in a motion resembling how cats wash their faces. The owner said the dog grew up with an older cat and appeared to have picked up the habit from it.

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France: Water-Scooping Operation Continues on Seine Near Fontainebleau

A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest area of Seine-et-Marne, France, grew to more than 1,300 hectares as of Monday night, July 13, following a series of major fires since a red heatwave alert was issued on Saturday, July 11. Two people were detained near the area as authorities investigated the possibility of arson.

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US: Winds Escalate Utah’s Stookey Fire to 4,000 Acres

The Stookey Fire, which started Friday, July 10, east of Vernon in Tooele County, Utah, grew to about 4,000 acres by Sunday as winds fueled its spread, prompting closure of Pony Express Road. No structures were threatened as of writing.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Massive Smoke From Babylon Fire in Utah

This time-lapse, filmed on Monday, July 6, shows massive smoke rising from the Babylon Fire burning near Monticello, Utah. The fire grew to 101,073 acres and reached 11% containment by Wednesday, with more than 1,353 personnel deployed to fight it. Five structures have been destroyed, and the cause remains under investigation.

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US: Narrow Fire Breaks Out in Ladera Ranch Backyard Hills

A brush fire broke out in the backyard hills of Ladera Ranch, California, on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, prompting a rapid response from the Orange County Fire Authority, which deployed aircraft to drop fire retardant on the blaze. The fire, dubbed the Narrow Fire after nearby Narrow Canyon Road, was reported at around 4:45 p.m. and grew to about 5 acres before firefighters brought it under control by evening, with officials saying it did not threaten nearby homes.

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US: Claremont Fire Grows to 6,500 Acres, Prompts Evacuations Near Boise

The Claremont Fire in the Boise Foothills grew to about 6,500 acres by Wednesday, prompting evacuations near Rocky Canyon. The fire, suspected to be human-caused, broke out Monday near Claremont Drive and forced closures of BLM lands and Foothills trails.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Spread Near Ouray With Zero Containment

The Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County, Colorado, grew to over 21,000 acres with zero containment on Friday, July 3. Evacuation orders remained in place as U.S. 550 north of Ouray was again closed to traffic.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado 4

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to 7,103 acres as of Monday, June 29, with zero percent containment, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities. Highway 550 was closed, and the Ouray County Sheriff ordered the immediate evacuation of all hikers and campers in the Cow Creek area on Forest Service land.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado 3

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to 7,103 acres as of Monday, June 29, with zero percent containment, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities. Highway 550 was closed, and the Ouray County Sheriff ordered the immediate evacuation of all hikers and campers in the Cow Creek area on Forest Service land.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to approximately 570 acres on Sunday, June 28, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities including Lake Lenore, Panoramic Heights and Peck's Trailer Park. Highway 550 was closed as firefighters deployed aerial retardant drops and ground crews worked to protect structures in steep terrain, with no structures reported destroyed as of Sunday morning.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Prompts Evacuations and Disaster Declaration Near Ouray, Colorado 2

A wildfire northeast of Ouray, Colorado grew to approximately 570 acres on Sunday, June 28, prompting Governor Jared Polis to declare a disaster emergency and triggering evacuations in several communities including Lake Lenore, Panoramic Heights and Peck's Trailer Park. Highway 550 was closed as firefighters deployed aerial retardant drops and ground crews worked to protect structures in steep terrain, with no structures reported destroyed as of Sunday morning.

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US: Pocket Fire Surges Near Sedona, Arizona

The Pocket Fire, burning just seven miles north of Sedona, Arizona, grew to 6,016 acres with zero percent containment as of June 28, more than doubling in size overnight due to windy conditions.

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US: Deer Canyon Fire Threatens Structures and Prompts Evacuations in New Mexico

The Deer Canyon Fire broke out Saturday afternoon, June 20, in a subdivision south of Mountainair in Torrance County, New Mexico, threatening structures and prompting evacuations. The blaze grew to an estimated 117 acres with zero percent containment as of Sunday.

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China's GDP growth in Jan.-March quarter

BEIJING, China, April 16 Kyodo - China's National Bureau of Statistics holds a press conference in Beijing on April 16, 2026, announcing that the country's gross domestic product grew 5.0 percent in the January-March quarter. (Kyodo)

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China's GDP growth in Jan.-March quarter

China's GDP growth in Jan.-March quarter

China's National Bureau of Statistics holds a press conference in Beijing on April 16, 2026, announcing that the country's gross domestic product grew 5.0 percent in the January-March quarter.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 1,500 points during morning trading on March 2, 2026, as concern grew over the global economic outlook following the weekend launch of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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China: Monkeys Surround Traffic Officer in Shanghai Nature Reserve

On October 2, 2024, in Shanghai, located in eastern China, a video recorded a humorous yet helpless moment at a nature reserve. A traffic officer stood by the roadside when several monkeys swaggered toward him. One bold monkey reached out and grabbed the officer deliberately. Seeing no resistance, the rest of the monkeys grew braver and surrounded him. Some even attempted to scratch or poke him lightly. As protected animals, the officer couldn’t retaliate and simply waited patiently for the troop to lose interest and move on. The amusing standoff left many Chinese viewers laughing at the monkeys’ confidence and the officer’s resigned expression.

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

Rally in Support of The Protest in Iran - Paris

People take part in a demonstration to support mass rallies denouncing the Islamic republic in Iran in Paris on January 11, 2026. At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the rising cost of living, have now become a movement against the theocratic system in place in Iran. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Lost Wild Leopard Cat Raised by Domestic Cat in Sichuan

On November 24, 2025, in Liangshan, Sichuan Province, a touching wildlife encounter was captured on video. A tiny wild leopard cat cub, separated from its family, wandered into a farmer’s home and began nursing alongside domestic kittens. As the cub grew rapidly, the mother cat struggled to feed her oversized “baby.” Local forestry officials were later contacted to rescue and care for the leopard cat. Chinese viewers called it “the most adorable case of mistaken motherhood.”

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Protest Against Mass Immigration in Netherlands - The Hague

Protest Against Mass Immigration in Netherlands - The Hague

A protest against Dutch immigration and asylum policy grew volatile in The Hague, prompting police to intervene. Confrontations between demonstrators and officers led to multiple detentions. Security remained heightened throughout the city center as authorities worked to manage the situation and contain the unrest, on November 29, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against Mass Immigration in Netherlands - The Hague

Protest Against Mass Immigration in Netherlands - The Hague

A protest against Dutch immigration and asylum policy grew volatile in The Hague, prompting police to intervene. Confrontations between demonstrators and officers led to multiple detentions. Security remained heightened throughout the city center as authorities worked to manage the situation and contain the unrest, on November 29, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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