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.

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Launching of the Christmas Train - Madrid

Beginning of the Christmas Train tour, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The train departs from the Railway Museum and the trip will last approximately one hour, during the trip there will also be a children's entertainment show and children will be able to deliver their letters to Santa Claus. By presenting their ticket, passengers will be able to enjoy a free visit to the Railway Museum of Madrid until January 31, 2026. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— January 25, 2014 Los Angeles, Ca. Rob Reiner The 66th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Photo by Tammie Arroyo/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

1997 National Medal of Arts Dinner Arrivals

1997 National Medal of Arts Dinner Arrivals

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, arrive at The White House in Washington, D.C. for a dinner in honor of the National Medal of Arts recipients on January 9, 1997..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

1997 National Medal of Arts Dinner Arrivals

1997 National Medal of Arts Dinner Arrivals

Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, arrive at The White House in Washington, D.C. for a dinner in honor of the National Medal of Arts recipients on January 9, 1997..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury thermometer captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 14, 2025. Starting from January 1, 2026, China will completely ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and mercury-containing blood pressure monitors.

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury thermometer captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 14, 2025. Starting from January 1, 2026, China will completely ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and mercury-containing blood pressure monitors.

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury thermometer captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 14, 2025. Starting from January 1, 2026, China will completely ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and mercury-containing blood pressure monitors.

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury thermometer captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 14, 2025. Starting from January 1, 2026, China will completely ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and mercury-containing blood pressure monitors.

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury thermometer captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 14, 2025. Starting from January 1, 2026, China will completely ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and mercury-containing blood pressure monitors.

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury Thermometer

Mercury thermometer captured in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on December 14, 2025. Starting from January 1, 2026, China will completely ban the production of mercury-containing thermometers and mercury-containing blood pressure monitors.

Gibraltar From a Cruise Ship

Gibraltar From a Cruise Ship

The Costa Pacifica, Concordia-class cruise ship for Costa Crociere, a brand name of Carnival Corporation & plc, in the harbor of Gibraltar on Monday, November 3, 2025. It is the sister ship of the Costa Concordia, which struck a rock and capsized in the Tyrrhenian Sea just off the eastern shore of Isola del Giglio on January 13, 2012, killing 32 people. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gibraltar From a Cruise Ship

Gibraltar From a Cruise Ship

The Costa Pacifica, Concordia-class cruise ship for Costa Crociere, a brand name of Carnival Corporation & plc, in the harbor of Gibraltar on Monday, November 3, 2025. It is the sister ship of the Costa Concordia, which struck a rock and capsized in the Tyrrhenian Sea just off the eastern shore of Isola del Giglio on January 13, 2012, killing 32 people. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Handout - Scientists have spotted chlorine and potassium hiding inside the remains of a blown-up star for the first time. Using Japan’s XRISM space telescope, they found these elements inside the giant cloud of debris left behind by the supernova called Cassiopeia A. The explosion happened about 11,000 light-years from Earth, but it is still giving up new secrets today. The find shows how stars don’t just light up the sky, they also make many of the elements that help build planets and life. Even long after a star explodes, it can still teach us something new about the universe. This discovery was published in a scientific paper on December 4 this year, and the image was released on January 28, 2024, using data from NASA’s Chandra telescope along with Hubble, Webb and Spitzer. Photo by Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Milisavljevic et al., NASA/JPL/CalTech; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt and K. Arcand via ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, L) visits the site of a landslide that was triggered by a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to the central Japan city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits the site of a market that was gutted by a fire following a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits the site of a market that was gutted by a fire following a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits temporary housing built after a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to the central Japan city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits temporary housing built after a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to the central Japan city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits the site of a landslide that was triggered by a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to the central Japan city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits the site of a landslide that was triggered by a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to the central Japan city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) visits the site of a landslide that was triggered by a powerful earthquake in January 2024 during a visit to the central Japan city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bows at a memorial for the victims of a massive earthquake in January 2024 and torrential rain in September 2024 during a visit to Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays flowers at a memorial for the victims of a massive earthquake in January 2024 and torrential rain in September 2024 during a visit to Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japan PM visits disaster-hit areas in Ishikawa Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) bows at a memorial for the victims of a massive earthquake in January 2024 and torrential rain in September 2024 during a visit to Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025. (Pool photo)