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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Families Of Victims of Crans-Montana Fire - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day at the Vatican on January 15, 2026. Pope Leo XIV offered words of faith and consolation. Swiss police report that at least 40 people died and 119 were injured, many seriously, following the fire and explosion that broke out in a bar of the ski resort town at a crowded New Year's celebration. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Switzerland: Train Horns Sound in Geneva During Nationwide Tribute to Fire Victims

Geneva joined the rest of Switzerland on Friday, January 9, in observing a minute of silence at 2 p.m. to honor the victims of the Crans-Montana fire, a deadly blaze in the Swiss resort town on New Year's Eve that killed 40 people and left many others injured.

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victims of The Crans-Montana Fire Arrive by Helicopter - Milan

AREU helicopter arrives from Switzerland to transport victim of Crans-Montana massacre, Milan, Italy on January 2, 2026, after deadly fire at Le Constellation bar in the early hours of new year's day in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. According to authorities, around 40 people died and 115 were injured after the fire began around 1:30 AM local time yesterday. Many of the dead have yet to be identified.. Photo by Francesco Enriquez/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of New Year's Eve Swiss fire

People embrace each other near the "Le Constellation" bar at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 1, 2026, a day after a fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party that left many dead and injured.

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

Two women look at gold jewelry displayed in a shop window while people walk nearby on a street in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Of Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia - Dhaka

People gather outside the barricaded Evercare hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 30, 2025, following the death of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on December 30 aged 80, her party said. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A tourist (L) rents equipment at the Ice and Snow World of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows a view of the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A child skis at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

People are pictured on the conveyor belts at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 28, 2025 shows a view of the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A child plays at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists walk at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows tourists skiing at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Ice and Snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

People ski at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the SkyLand ski resort in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 28, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Huang Zongzhi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists rent ski equipment at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province on Dec. 25, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Xu Yu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists rent ski equipment and get prepared at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

A coach (1st R) introduces the ski resort to ski beginners at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists ski at the Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Weng Xinyang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice And Snow Industry Development In Zhejiang - China

Tourists have fun at the ice and snow world of the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Changxing County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 29, 2025. Skiing and a variety of other winter sports have become a popular seasonal pastime for a growing number of people in Zhejiang Province. The province boasts many ice and snow resorts, both indoor and outdoor, providing ample choices for enthusiasts. Notable examples include the Wansongling Ski Resort in Hangzhou, Qiaobo Ice and Snow World in Shaoxing, Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise in Huzhou, SkyLand ski resort in Anji, and Pan'an ski Resort in Jinhua. Moreover, such facilities are increasingly taking root across the province. According to a ski industry white paper, the 2024-2025 winter sports season saw a national participation of 26.05 million skiers. Zhejiang ranked sixth nationwide with 1.29 million participants, leading all southern Chinese provinces in skier numbers. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Climate Concerns Raised In Bet Shemesh - Israel

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows people walking in a farm field in Bet Shemesh, Israel. Israel has experienced unusually early and heavy rains this winter, with precipitation in many areas already reaching the annual average. The rainfall has eased drought conditions in some parts of the country. Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy Book Signing Event - Versailles

Nicolas Sarkozy attending book signing event. Many people crowded into the Gibert bookstore in Versailles (Yvelines) for the book signing of Nicolas Sarkozy's "Journal d'un Prisonnier" (Diary of a Prisoner). Versailles, December 17, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM