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Gold price tops 25,000 yen

An electronic board at the flagship shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company (upper L) topping 25,000 yen per gram for the first time on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (3rd from L) and two grand champions -- Onosato (2nd from L) and Hoshoryu (3rd from R) -- open the cask during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the association's founding at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

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NBA - Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic

Stephen Curry (front L) of Golden State Warriors shoots during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilar Alegria Hands Over Portfolio In Madrid - Spain

The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Milagros Tolón (l) and the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration and Government Spokesperson, Elma Saiz (r), during the handover ceremony of the portfolio of the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, at the Ministry's headquarters, on December 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Following the departure of Pilar Alegría from the Government to run as PSOE candidate in the regional elections in Aragón on February 8, Sánchez has appointed the current Government delegate in Castilla-La Mancha, Milagros Tolón, as the new Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilar Alegria Hands Over Portfolio In Madrid - Spain

(L-R) Former Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Pilar Alegría Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilar Alegria Hands Over Portfolio In Madrid - Spain

(L-R) Former Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Pilar Alegría Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (L) shakes hands with General Manager Chris Getz on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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BASKET - Serie A - Openjobmetis Varese vs Pallacanestro Trieste

(L-R) Olivier Nkamhoua #8 of Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis competes for the ball against Juan Toscano-Anderson #1 of Pallacanestro Trieste during LBA Lega Basket A 2025/26 Regular Season game between Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis and Pallacanestro Trieste at Itelyum Arena in Varese. Final score Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis 84 69 Pallacanestro Trieste

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BASKET - Serie A - Openjobmetis Varese vs Pallacanestro Trieste

(L-R) Olivier Nkamhoua #8 of Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis competes for the ball against Juan Toscano-Anderson #1 of Pallacanestro Trieste during LBA Lega Basket A 2025/26 Regular Season game between Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis and Pallacanestro Trieste at Itelyum Arena in Varese. Final score Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis 84 69 Pallacanestro Trieste

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BASKET - Serie A - Openjobmetis Varese vs Pallacanestro Trieste

(L-R) Colbey Ross #4 of Pallacanestro Trieste competes for the ball against Ike Iroegbu #11 of Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis during LBA Lega Basket A 2025/26 Regular Season game between Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis and Pallacanestro Trieste at Itelyum Arena in Varese. Final score Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis 84 69 Pallacanestro Trieste

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BASKET - Serie A - Openjobmetis Varese vs Pallacanestro Trieste

(L) Carlos Jr Stewart #1 of Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis seen in action during LBA Lega Basket A 2025/26 Regular Season game between Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis and Pallacanestro Trieste at Itelyum Arena in Varese. Final score Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis 84 69 Pallacanestro Trieste

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Kevin Durant (L) of Houston Rockets defends during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Dylan Cardwell (1st L) of Sacramento Kings reacts during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Maxime Raynaud (L) of Sacramento Kings goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Kevin Durant (L) of Houston Rockets goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Russell Westbrook (L) of Sacramento Kings goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Dylan Cardwell (L) of Sacramento Kings defends Clint Capela of Houston Rockets during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Estonia inks South Korean Chunmoo MLRS deal

21.12.2025, Viimsi. A â¬290 million contract was signed for six South Korean-made K239 Chunmoo self-propelled multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). As part of the deal, South Korean defense company Hanwha is also to make investments in Estonia's defense industry. Front row L to R: CEO of Hanwha Aerospace Jae-Il Son, DAPA Minister Lee Yong-cheol, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, Deputy Director General at Estonian Centre for Defence Investments Katri Raudsepp. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Snowboard: World Cup

Sabine Payer (C) of Austria poses after winning gold in the women's parallel giant slalom at the snowboarding World Cup in Carezza, Italy, on Dec. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Aleksandra Krol-Walas (L) of Poland and bronze medalist Tsubaki Miki of Japan.

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Snowboard: World Cup

Sabine Payer (C) of Austria poses after winning gold in the women's parallel giant slalom at the snowboarding World Cup in Carezza, Italy, on Dec. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Aleksandra Krol-Walas (L) of Poland and bronze medalist Tsubaki Miki of Japan.

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Snowboard: World Cup

Sabine Payer (C) of Austria poses after winning gold in the women's parallel giant slalom at the snowboarding World Cup in Carezza, Italy, on Dec. 18, 2025, alongside silver medalist Aleksandra Krol-Walas (L) of Poland and bronze medalist Tsubaki Miki of Japan.

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Gold medalists Xu Mengtao (C), Li Tianma L) and Qi Guangpu of team China 1 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Bronze medalists Kaila Kuhn (C), Ashton Salwan (L) and Connor Curran of team USA 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony during the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Gold medalist team China 1 (C), silver medalist team China 2 (L) and bronze medalist team USA 2 react during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Silver medalists Chen Meiting (C), Wang Xindi (L), Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Aerials Mixed Team

Silver medalists Chen Meiting (C), Wang Xindi (L), Sun Jiaxu of team China 2 celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the mixed team aerials final of FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2026 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (below R)/Lee So Hee (top R) of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki (below L)/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee (L) of South Korea pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (5th R)/Lee So Hee (4th R) of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki (4th L)/Matsumoto Mayu (5th L) of Japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (L)/Lee So Hee of South Korea compete during the women's doubles final between Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Warriors vs Suns - San Fransisco

Jimmy Butler (2nd L) of Golden State Warriors competes during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Warriors vs Suns - San Fransisco

Stephen Curry (L) of Golden State Warriors goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Dong Xudong/Xinhua /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Feng Yanzhe (L)/Huang Dongping celebrate after the mixed doubles final match between Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping of China and Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (1st R)/Huang Dongping (2nd R) of China and silver medalists Jiang Zhenbang (1st L)/Wei Yaxin of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (4th R)/Huang Dongping (5th R) of China and silver medalists Jiang Zhenbang (3rd L)/Wei Yaxin (4th L) of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals 2025 - Hangzhou

Gold medalists Feng Yanzhe (R, rear)/Huang Dongping (R, front) of China and silver medalists Jiang Zhenbang (L, rear)/Wei Yaxin of China pose during the awarding ceremony after the mixed doubles final match at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern Common Market Summit - Foz Do Iguacu - Brazil

Argentine President Javier Milei (1st L) attends the 67th Summit of the Heads of State of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, on Dec. 20, 2025. The 67th Summit of the Heads of State of the Mercosur was held here on Saturday. Photo by Lucio Tavora/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Gold medalist Kong Fanyu (C) of China, silver medalist Chen Meiting (L) of China and bronze medalist Xu Mengtao of China pose during the awarding ceremony for the women's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS World Cup - Men's Aerials Finals - Zhangjiakou - China

Gold medalist Li Tianma (C) of China, silver medalist Qi Guangpu (L) of China and bronze medalist Noe Roth of Switzerland pose during the awarding ceremony for the men's freeski aerials final of FIS Freeski World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Wu Diansen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes (L) of Toronto Raptors dunks during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors

Immanuel Quickley (L) of Toronto Raptors is blocked by Jordan Walsh of Boston Celtics during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in Toronto, Canada, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FA Premier League - Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike (top L) heads to score during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FA Premier League - Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC

Liverpool's Alexander Isak (L, top) scores during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FA Premier League - Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC

Liverpool's Alexander Isak (2nd L) gets injured during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FA Premier League - Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC

Referee John Brooks shows a red card to Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons (L) during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025, alongside silver medalist Yuto Totsuka (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Valentino Guseli of Australia.

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Japan-Turkmenistan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow (far L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Tajikistan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon (far L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Kyrgyzstan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov (far L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Uzbekistan summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (far L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.