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China: Diligent Poodle Collects Bagful of Plastic Bottles in Guangdong

On September 11, 2025, a small poodle named Niuniu was captured on video in Guangdong, China, happily retrieving discarded bottles from the roadside for its owner. With a wagging tail, the diligent dog reportedly collected enough plastic bottles to fill nearly an entire woven bag.

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KING CARL GUSTAF CHRISTMAS SPEECH

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden at the taping of his Christmas speech at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. The speech will be broadcast on SVT on December 25, 2024. Photo: Sara Friberg / Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / kod 10501**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg / Royal Court of Sweden****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf together with the new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting from Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia together with their new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting frin Drottningholm Palade, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia together with their new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting from Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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PRINCESS SOFIA BIRTHDAY

Crown Princess Sofia turned 41 on her birthday December 6, 2025.The picture was taken earlier this year.Stockholm, Sweden.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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PRINCESS SOFIA BIRTHDAY

Crown Princess Sofia turned 41 on her birthday December 6, 2025.The picture was taken earlier this year.Stockholm, Sweden.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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QUEEN SILVIA BIRTHDAY

STOCKHOLMQueen Silvia turns 82 on her birthday 23 December 2025. The photo was taken earlier this year. Stockholm, Sweden 23 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The photo comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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QUEEN SILVIA BIRTHDAY

STOCKHOLMQueen Silvia turns 82 on her birthday 23 December 2025. The photo was taken earlier this year. Stockholm, Sweden 23 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The photo comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA CHRISTMAS

Crown Princess Victoria will be reading the Christmas Gospel in a Christmas greeting from Ulriksdal's Palace Chapel that will be broadcasted on Swedish television, SVT, on Christmas Eve.Stockholm, Sweden, 3 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/ Kungliga Hovstaterna / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers** *** SWEDEN OUT ***

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China: Seal Performs Rapid Spins in Poolside Performance

This video shows a seal in China performing rapid spinning tricks beside a pool, impressing visitors with its balance and speed. Filmed on December 5, 2025, in Hainan, the seal spins continuously at the pool’s edge during a show, shifting its flippers to stay balanced as onlookers cheer.

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Detail of a fish market, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Last minute Christmas shopping, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Last minute Christmas shopping at the Boqueria market (Barcelona)

Detail of a fish market, at the Boqueria Market, on December 23, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) warns in its latest report that the prices of the most common foods at Christmas have risen by 10.3% on average, a notable increase but less than last year. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

This photo shows a distant view of the Egyptian pyramid as seen from inside the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

This photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025 shows the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Artifacts are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Artifacts are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens In Cairo - Egypt

Artifacts are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in the Greater Cairo, Egypt, Dec. 23, 2025. The Grand Egyptian Museum opened its doors to the public on Nov. 4, establishing itself as one of the world's largest displays of ancient relics, and a high-tech fort dedicated to heritage conservation. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Japan H3 rocket mission fails

MINAMITANE, Japan, Dec. 22 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

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China: Dog Trapped in Sewer for Over 20 Hours Rescued Unharmed in Hunan

On December 14, 2025, in Hunan Province, China, a man used an excavator to break open concrete and safely rescue a white dog that had been trapped in a sewer for over 20 hours after a neighbor heard it whimpering from beneath the road. According to the owner, the ground surface was restored to its original condition following the rescue.

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US: Nights of Thousand Candles Lights Up Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is glowing with holiday magic during its annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event. On select evenings, thousands of hand-lit candles and sparkling lights illuminate the gardens, creating a festive and atmospheric nighttime experience. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, enjoy seasonal music, and take in the warm holiday ambiance.

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda rests at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda is seen at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda eats bamboo at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda eats bamboo at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda is seen at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda rests at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Exhibit Renovation - Chongqing

( A giant panda is seen at Chongqing zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Dec. 22, 2025. On Monday, the lower part of the giant panda house at Chongqing zoo completed its renovation and welcomed giant pandas to move in. Photo by Tang Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The CocaâCola Holiday Caravan tour

19.12.2025. Tallinn. The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan made its way to Tallinn for the third time, bringing festive cheer and magical moments. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The CocaâCola Holiday Caravan tour

19.12.2025. Tallinn. The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan made its way to Tallinn for the third time, bringing festive cheer and magical moments. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The CocaâCola Holiday Caravan tour

19.12.2025. Tallinn. The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan made its way to Tallinn for the third time, bringing festive cheer and magical moments. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The CocaâCola Holiday Caravan tour

19.12.2025. Tallinn. The Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan made its way to Tallinn for the third time, bringing festive cheer and magical moments. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025, shows smoke billowing from the Japanese H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite after liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Golden Retriever Rolls in Snow for Dry Bath

On February 14, 2025, in Liaoning Province in northeastern China, a video captured a golden retriever rolling back and forth in a snowy field. The dog flipped over repeatedly, covering its body with fresh snow. The dog’s fur appeared clean and fluffy as it continued to tumble across the ground, clearly enjoying the motion. Snow scattered around its body each time it turned. The owner explained that the snow in the region is loose and powdery, and that a quick shake removes it without soaking the fur.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Giant Panda Turns Into “White Bear” After Rolling in Snow

On January 21, 2024, in Xi’an, located in northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, a video captured the first snowfall of winter at the Qinling Four Treasures Science Park. Giant panda Qizai played on a slope near a tree. In the footage, Qizai rolled from the higher ground down toward the lower panda house area, turning over several times. Snowflakes stuck to its fur, gradually covering much of its body. By the time it reached the bottom, the panda looked like a round “white bear” with dark patches. The clip highlights the contrast between the thick snow, the enclosure, and the panda’s lively sliding movements.

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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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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.